eSpatial Customer Brings Online Mapping Solution to Citizens

9 September 2011 - Road Safety Analysis, specialists in examining British road casualty trends, has used SaaS-based GIS software eSpatial OnDemand GIS™ to reveal great differences in the performance of local road safety in Britain in the last five years.

In a ground-breaking independent study, Road Safety Analysis (RSA) have combined Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI Casualties) data with residential, social and demographic data, and factored in local traffic and population counts.

The result is a series of firsts: the first independent study of its kind in Great Britain, the first time that road safety results can be accurately compared on an area-by-area basis, and the first time that members of the public have access to the information via a web portal.

The UK government has clearly prioritised making information available to enable local citizens to get more involved in decisions, hold local service providers to account, and assess the performance in their area against others. RSA’s portal is an excellent example of how this can be achieved quickly, effectively, and at a low cost.

The report is seen as a first and significant step taken by the country’s Department for Transport, who have developed Key Outcome Indicators to assist government, local organisations and citizens to monitor and make efforts towards improving road safety.

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eSpatial Launches Video on Location Intelligence, Responding to Demand for Information in the SaaS-based GIS Market

26 August 2011 - eSpatial, leading provider of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and pioneer in GIS delivered via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), has launched a new video aimed at explaining the value of GIS for  businesspeople unfamiliar with the discipline.

Entitled “What is location intelligence?”, the 4-minute video is pitched at a non-expert audience, and aims to provide a brief overview of:

-          What GIS is.

-          Benefits of using GIS.

-          A business perspective of how GIS software works.

-           eSpatial OnDemand GIS™ – eSpatial’s SaaS-based GIS software.

“We’re committed to making the benefits of GIS software available to the broader business community,” says Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Colm Mulcahy. “That commitment extends to creating resources aimed at informing businesspeople on location intelligence, such as this video.”

In addition to the video, the company has also produced a range of free downloadable infosheets. Available on the company’s website, the downloads provide short, digestible introductions to a range of topics.

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eSpatial Strengthens Relationship with AÇAO Informática, Opening Up SaaS-based GIS Market in South America

18 August 2011 - eSpatial, leading provider of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and pioneer in GIS delivered via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), has granted Açao Informatica exclusive rights to re-sell the SaaS-based edition of eSpatial OnDemand GIS™.

Açao and eSpatial already have a strong relationship: in 2008, Açao was granted the rights to re-sell the server-based edition of eSpatial OnDemand GIS in the South American market.

“Our partnership with Açao has been mutually rewarding,” says Chief Executive Officer Philip O’Doherty. “We’re excited to continue to strengthen our relationship with this new arrangement.”

eSpatial’s investment in SaaS delivery has garnered significant interest from both GIS experts and newcomers to location intelligence. The combination of enterprise-grade GIS software, flexible, IT-free setup and low-cost subscription-based pricing has proven popular with both audiences.

“The global software industry is moving towards SaaS delivery,” says O’Doherty. “South Americans – and Brazilians in particular – are quick to adopt technology, including SaaS-based solutions.”

“We’re excited about extending our partnership with Açao – and the creation of opportunities for South American businesses to leverage enterprise-grade, SaaS-based GIS software.”

Interested in experiencing eSpatial OnDemand GIS for yourself? Sign up for a 14-day free trial at: www.espatial.com/trial

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eSpatial CEO to Present at Latin America Geospatial Forum

16 August 2011 – Dublin, Ireland - eSpatial, leading provider of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and pioneer in GIS delivered via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), will be represented at the forthcoming Latin America Geospatial Forum by its CEO, Philip O’Doherty.

At the forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, O’Doherty will deliver 4 presentations, focusing on the company’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based flagship product, eSpatial OnDemand GIS™.

The conference aims to highlight the need to place geospatial knowledge at the core of the region’s development agenda.

“SaaS delivery helps to make geospatial technology more affordable and available for any organisation,” says O’Doherty. “Removing these barriers to adoption makes it quicker and easier for organisations in any country to implement and gain benefits from this vital technology.”

O’Doherty will be speaking at:

• 16 August, at the NMO & Industry Exchange Forum: "How eSpatial technology can impact on the GIS Market"
• 16 August, at the Oracle Spatial User Conference: "Oracle in the Cloud: GIS Software as a service"
• 17 August, as one of 4 invited speakers at the plenary session of the Oracle Spatial User Conference: "Technology Trends and it's Evolving Relevance for Brazilian Economy"
• 18 August, at the technology track of the Oracle Spatial User Conference "eSpatial in the Cloud: GIS as a service" 

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eSpatial moves to EastPoint to accommodate continued expansion

15 August 2011 - eSpatial, leading provider of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and pioneer in GIS delivered via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), has moved to EastPoint to accommodate its planned growth.

“We’ve created 12 new jobs already this year,” says CEO Philip O’Doherty. “With 8 additional new jobs planned to the end of 2011, and further growth forecast for 2012, we needed space to expand.”

The move brings eSpatial closer to Dublin city centre, and locates it alongside a number of SaaS and technology heavyweights.

“We already enjoy excellent working relationships with leading technology companies like Oracle and Google, and work closely with Enterprise Ireland on a number of initiatives,” says O’Doherty.

“We look forward to continuing to work with them, and to building new business relationships with other companies at EastPoint.”

About eSpatial
eSpatial is a leading provider of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and a pioneer in the provision of location intelligence delivered via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

Our flagship product, eSpatial OnDemand GIS™ (formerly known as iSMART), has pioneered the availability of a full-function GIS or location intelligence tool with SaaS delivery.

As an established presence in the GIS and location intelligence space, eSpatial has developed considerable expertise and intellectual property in spatial software use and development.

We are proud to work with leading technology partners such as Oracle, NAVTEQ and Digital Globe; and to count many leading organisations amongst our global customer base.

eSpatial is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Email: info@espatial.com

Website: www.espatial.com