Scangraphics' Sedona Announces Sun Microsystems Java2 Support
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 1999--
New Version Evaluated, Endorsed by Rhodia, A $6.4B
Subsidiary of Rhone-Poulenc
Sedona(R) GeoServices, Inc., a Scangraphics(R) company (NASDAQ: SCNG), today announced the availability of Sedona SpatialVision(TM) 1.1 business geo-intelligence software.
The new version fully supports Sun Microsystems' (NASDAQ: SUNW) new Java2(TM) platform, and includes a number of product improvements.
Sedona SpatialVision is a powerful tool that enables enterprises to visualize corporate data in relation to familiar maps. It is platform independent and has been designed for optimal performance and deployment with the Internet and corporate Intra and Extranets.
Use of Java2 enables simple, cost effective customization, adaptation to various environments and rapid development of complimentary and discipline-specific components. SpatialVision will integrate with Oracle 8i Spatial (NASDAQ: ORCL) and can be run locally, remotely or through a web browser.
Sedona SpatialVision 1.1 offers several enhancements including:
-- Custom thematic display that automatically displays regions of
interest in differing colors based on a specified range of
values, such as population or income.
-- Improved labeling functionality
-- A new universal installer that provides unique options for
organizing the program locations
-- An intuitive launch applet that walks the first-time user through
a multimedia presentation, various installation options, and
important release information.
-- A refined look-and-feel with options to reduce screen clutter and
tailor user interfaces
-- A new online help system that utilizes familiar HTML documents
-- Improved printing
Rhodia (NYSE: RHA), a widely respected leader in the manufacture of specialty chemicals to improve quality of daily life for people and processes around the world, recently evaluated SpatialVision 1.1 for its enterprise business intelligence requirements.
The evaluation indicated that SpatialVision will become a key element in its suite of data mart tools for optimizing the access and use of warehoused data and to enhance its information query, analysis and reporting processes through business geo-intelligence solutions
"Sedona's SpatialVision is an ideal fit for managing our distribution services," said David Flood, Rhodia Data Services Team Leader and Fellow of The Data Warehouse Institute. "Our goal is to strengthen our ability to provide better, faster tools for efficient decision making as we manufacture and ship specialty chemicals to industrial markets. SpatialVision is extremely portable and can easily be tailored to our various applications, making it a valuable tool for all knowledge workers and functional areas within Rhodia."
"This release following just weeks after the availability of Sun's Java2 exhibits Sedona's commitment to continuous improvement for our customers" said Colin Matthews, President of Sedona. "Through close affiliations with industry partners we will continue to be able to be proactive in delivering the first state-of-the-art solutions to market."
For more information about Sedona's business geo-intelligence software solutions and consulting, contact Sedona at 877/SEDONA2 or visit our website at www.sedonageo.com. |
