ASP Offering Promises to Drastically Reduce Costs of Enterprise GIS Westminster, CO - March 6, 2005 - Hitachi Software Global Technology, Ltd. announces the introduction of iNetSpatial, the first on-demand geospatial product based on the application service provider (ASP) business model. Powered by its successful Any*GIS enterprise GIS platform, this new on-demand service will allow utilities and governments to implement full-scale enterprise GIS functionality for a low monthly subscription fee. Instead of purchasing expensive software, hardware, and annual service contracts, small utilities and governments will now be able to access the same dynamic functionality available in most commercially available enterprise GIS packages at a fraction of the cost. Believed to be the first fully functional GIS ASP service offering for utilities and governments, Hitachi's on-demand model will allow companies to reduce costs by: Hitachi Software will configure and host the critical GIS functionality while managing routine maintenance and upgrades - a large percentage of IT expenditures for small businesses and start-ups. The company will also operate and maintain the necessary hardware and network infrastructures to support the hosted application. About Hitachi Software Global Technology All company names, products, and trademarks are owned by their respective
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Hitachi Software Releases On-demand GIS ASP
Hitachi Software Global Technology (HSGT) is a leading software, data, and
solution provider for companies seeking to maximize their potential through
spatial information. HSGT solutions combine Open GIS Consortium standards,
imagery and vector data products, and award-winning automatic vectorization
software. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, HSGT continues to pioneer new
technologies and services for utilities, telecommunications companies, and
governments. For more information visit www.hsgt.com.
