MapQuest Business Solutions Announces Launch of Next Generation MapQuest Technology for Enterprise Mapping, Routing and Location-Based Services
MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 Delivers Superior Performance, Unlimited Access, and Unrivaled Security to Businesses for the Development of Comprehensive Mapping Applications
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE), January 16, 2003
MapQuest(R), the world's leading online mapping, routing and global location services company and wholly owned subsidiary of America Online, Inc., today announced the launch of its next-generation mapping and location-based service for businesses -- MapQuest Enterprise v2.0. MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 is a high-performance mapping, routing, geocoding and spatial searching engine that fully integrates and leverages the highest quality geographic data available. A powerful, locally-hosted solution, MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 allows businesses to map and route-enable their Web sites, intranets, extranets and wireless applications to better serve their customers and improve the way they do business.
MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 is a customer-hosted solution that delivers enhanced security capabilities, greater integration flexibility, maximum customization options via powerful APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), and world-class geographic data. With the highest quality, on site, mapping software and geographic data residing within the client company's own network environment, MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 gives businesses complete control of their application and supporting infrastructure. Built to meet a full range of business needs, MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 allows developers to extensively customize the mapping and routing functionality, as well as the look and feel of diverse applications to meet a variety of corporate objectives and help businesses increase customer satisfaction.
"The release of MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 is an important milestone in the evolution of MapQuest technology and our advanced business solutions," said Tommy McGloin, Senior Vice President and General Manager of MapQuest. "We're empowering businesses to integrate mapping, routing and other location-based services across multiple platforms in order to improve their marketing and customer service functionalities. MapQuest remains committed to offering the most innovative and comprehensive online mapping and routing solutions available, and with MapQuest Enterprise v2.0, we continue to lead the way."
In addition to the benefits described above, MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 offers additional enhancements and features including:
- Premium Mapping -- Create applications with fully customizable map look and feel, interactive zooming and panning, optional high resolution output (ideal for printing), and annotate maps with custom text and icons;
- Intelligent Routing -- Provide concise text directions in multiple languages, drive-time and distance calculations, overlay highlighted routes on maps and offer point-to-point routing between multiple destinations;
- Easy Integration -- Implement on leading platforms, including Linux(R), Solaris(TM) and Windows(R) with robust, efficient and easy-to-use APIs for ADP, C++, COM and Java(TM);
- Outstanding Accuracy -- Utilize geographic data from the industry's premier providers and customizable coverage switching to determine preferred data sources, and ensure the highest levels of accuracy for mapping, routing and geocoding data with quarterly updates;
- Solid Security to Fit a Variety of Needs -- Maximize data and network security and implement behind-the-firewall solutions (external communication not required) and optional password-based encryption and/or IP address user authentication, as well as proprietary encryption on top of HTTP;
- Pinpoint Geocoding -- Find latitude/longitude coordinates for addresses, intersections, ZIP codes and cities, etc. Obtain accurate and definitive codes to assess quality of geocoding results, and perform reverse geocoding;
- Exceptional Performance -- Employ multi-threaded, memory resident processes and built-in session management with highly optimized algorithms and geographic data format;
- Powerful Searching -- Integrate easily with ODBC-compliant databases and allow users to find locations in proximity to points within defined geographic boundaries or along routes; and
- Skilled and Dedicated Technical Support -- Rely on dedicated support from a highly skilled team of technical support engineers via e-mail and toll-free telephone support and access online support via the MapQuest HelpDesk Web site.
MapQuest Enterprise v2.0 is currently available from MapQuest Business Solutions. Annual license fees are based upon business and technical requirements. MapQuest's current client-hosted customers using MapQuest NT Server software will be provided with the new solution and migration support.
MapQuest's Business Solutions group is the preferred provider of a full range of mapping and routing solutions to more than 1,400 leading businesses across key categories, including retail, healthcare, financial, real estate, travel and automotive. MapQuest allows businesses to map-enable their Web sites, company intranets or extranets, and call-center applications for improved marketing and customer service functionality. The flexible and scalable suite of products includes interactive maps, powerful proximity search functionality, business locator applications, point-to-point driving directions and much more.
More information about MapQuest Business Solutions can be found at http://www.mapquest.com/solutions or by calling 1-888-627-7837.
About MapQuest
MapQuest, a wholly owned subsidiary of America Online, Inc., is a leading provider of online mapping, directions and destination information and location-based services to consumers and businesses anytime, anywhere. Ranked among the most powerful U.S. brands on the Internet, MapQuest.com is consistently the #1 mapping Web site and travel Web site according to ComScore Media Metrix data and is powered by MapQuest Enterprise v2.0.
About America Online
America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Time Warner (NYSE: AOL). Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services.