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GDT Adds Vice President, Transportation Data Applications

1 May 2000

GDT Adds Vice President, Transportation Data Applications To Address Needs of Growing Location Services Market

    LEBANON, N.H.--May 1, 2000--Geographic Data Technology, Inc., a developer of premier map databases, announced today the promotion of Dan Adams to Vice President, Transportation Data Applications. In this new role, Adams will be responsible for the management of GDT's service to the expanding transportation and mobile location services markets. Adams will oversee development of products targeted to these markets and will work closely with customers to better understand their evolving needs.
    Adams was previously GDT's manager of business development for transportation. In that role, he has greatly expanded GDT's presence within the transportation, routing and logistics markets while working closely with the product development group to ensure that GDT products provide the nationwide accuracy and additional attribute information needed for the emerging location services market. Adams also previously served in GDT's sales department, where he was responsible for transportation sales. Adams has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire.
    "Dan has been instrumental in helping us to understand the specific needs of companies with applications ranging from in-car navigation and routing to call center, concierge and AVL services," said Mike Gerling, GDT's president. "His keen understanding of this marketplace will be an invaluable asset in helping to continue our product development efforts and ensure that our products and services evolve along with the needs of this rapidly growing market."

    About GDT

    Geographic Data Technology, Inc. develops premier map databases that provide the foundation for location-based applications. With 20 years experience in data management and compilation, GDT excels at bringing together a myriad of data resources to create usable spatial products and services that help businesses and consumers manage, understand and analyze geographic relationships. GDT provides cartographic data to major GIS vendors and is the data provider for leading software and web mapping programs. GDT data is used for routing, web mapping, emergency response, site selection, risk analysis, facilities management, and a host of other applications. With a focus on nationwide coverage, GDT offers customers the most complete, current and comprehensive geographic products on the market. Rated one of the fastest growing private companies in New Hampshire, GDT employs 400 people at its Lebanon, NH headquarters. For more information, visit the GDT web site at www.geographic.com.