Intermap and Getmapping join forces and create a new generation of 3D photographic products

Denver, Colorado (July 5, 2002) - As Intermap Technologies nears completion of its countrywide terrain mapping program, NEXTMap Britain, it announced today that Getmapping plc will be its Master Reseller for the data. NEXTMap Britain is the world’s first national 3D terrain mapping program completely funded by commercial entities and conducted by private industry.

NEXTMap Britain data includes detailed digital elevation information, providing an elevation point every 5 metres; each point with a vertical accuracy of 1 metre or better. Getmapping’s Millennium Map™ is the most comprehensive and detailed aerial photography of the UK.

“Getmapping is very pleased to be appointed Master Reseller for the NEXTMap Britain data” said Tristram Cary, Getmapping Managing Director. “Getmapping’s Millennium Map™ is the first complete aerial survey of the UK, and the NEXTMap Britain initiative is absolutely complimentary to our strategy of providing high quality mapping data to the whole market place. The combined airphoto and terrain elevation products will have important applications for users in industries such as insurance and engineering as well as the utilities and many others besides.”

“Intermap could not have a better partner for the distribution of its NEXTMap Britain data” said Garth Lawrence, Intermap Vice President GLOBAL Terrain. “Getmapping’s mission is to make aerial photography available to all users at affordable prices, and the company uses an extensive network of value-added resellers to address all sectors of the market – public sector, private sector and retail. UK customers can acquire the data directly through Getmapping while international customers will be able to purchase data from Intermap through its on-line store

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“In addition to acting as Master Reseller, Getmapping will use the NEXTMap Britain data to add value to our Millennium Map products” continued Cary. “Using the NEXTMap Britain data, Getmapping will be able to offer orthorectified aerial data of an unprecedented quality of any where in the country. In addition, Intermap and Getmapping will be collaborating on the development of new products that offer high resolution photography and detailed elevation information.”

Getmapping will use its Imagexpress e-commerce solution (see to allow customers to purchase NEXTMap Britain data on line.

Getmapping’s head office is in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire with its production facility in Coalville, Leicestershire. For further information please visit: .

Using its proprietary technology, Intermap is employed worldwide by governments and private industry to acquire data over large areas accurately, quickly, and economically. The Company uses this data to generate maps, terrain elevation data and orthorectified images in several highly automated production facilities. Map products are available at the Company’s GLOBAL Terrain ( e-commerce Internet site. Intermap is building a global database of digital elevation models. The Company’s maps are used in a wide range of applications including planning and engineering projects, in navigation systems, and to enrich satellite images

Intermap’s main office is located in Denver, Colorado, and has Canadian offices in Calgary, Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario and in Munich, Germany (

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