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For enquiries in NZ, please contact Wayne Chapman on
+64 4 472 8188
MDS as seen in the October Issue
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Choosing MDS' Digital Mapping Data
…FOR MAPINFO, ESRI, and other GIS USERS –
Why do users choose MDS’ digital mapping data rather than others?
* Quality products - as good or better than competitors!
* Timeliness & flexibility of responsiveness post and pre sales!
* Consultative assistance with product selection and licensing options,
therefore only paying for what you need!
* Product selection for Australia & New Zealand includes: RoadNet with or
without address ranges, with or without Routing Attributes, GNAF,
MDS Postcode boundaries, MDS Suburb/Locality boundaries,
Points of Interest and QuickLocate Geocoder options.
* GIS formats include: TAB, SHP, Mid/Mif, other…
* And more…
Contact Margreet via email or +61 2 8436 2812 to find out for yourself why 'significant' global online service providers can't be wrong!
RESULT – WIN/WIN/WIN!
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Data Update News! News! News!
MDS’ address ranged spatial database updates for Australia and New Zealand are shipping now for customers under subscription maintenance.
If an ad-hoc update is desired or you are not on a current MDS subscription maintenance licence and would like an update, please do not hesitate to contact Margreet via email or +61 2 8436 2812.
Margreet will be in Brisbane attending the Location Intelligence Seminar, at the Convention Centre on Monday 23 November and would welcome a chance to catch-up with MDS’ data friends. Why not call her on 0438 310 515 and enjoy a mutual data update in Brisbane on the Monday or Tuesday?
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Events |
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Upcoming Event
At the Summit, MDS will be announcing the latest solution offering to come out of the Professional Services Team. The service has been referred to as "The 4 pillars that support your business", which, for any transport or logistics organisation, encapsulate the areas of Planning, Tracking, Delivering and Reporting.
To find out more on this service or to arrange a time to meet during the Summit, please contact Steve Cronan via email or +61 2 8436 3824.
Recent Event - NFC09
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At the National Franchise Conference it was good to meet a number of new contacts with interesting business ideas. MDS is always willing to discuss how spatially enabling your business can produce improved results, defining territories and driving customers to your door.
MDS is proud to be partners with many franchise organisations, providing Territory Management, Store Planning, Interactive Store Locators and Professional (Consulting) Services. |
A special mention must go to Louise Wolf from Mason Sier Turnbull Lawyers who was the winner of the MDS raffle, and a special congratulations to all the nominees and award winners of the 2009 Franchising Awards.
If you would like to know how geo-demographics can help your business, contact Tony via email or +61 2 8436 2845. If you would like to know more about interactive mapping services for your website, contact Loretta via email or +61 2 8436 2811.
Recent Event - Risk Frontiers Seminar Series 2009
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MDS was again pleased to be part of the Risk Frontiers annual seminar, held in Sydney. This event is always a good opportunity to catch-up with our clients and to discuss how recent weather conditions has impacted on all of us, and the insurance industry.
Topics covered by the presenters included thunderstorm wind speeds and the impact on construction, the 2009 Victorian Fires and the new earthquake ground motion model for Australia. |
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Vehicle Tracking by Data Nets and MDS protects PNG’s fuel
MDS and Data Nets Limited have partnered to provide current digital mapping and live fleet tracking services in Papua New Guinea (PNG). One of the first applications of the service is to protect the fuel tankers and their cargo for a major energy provider in the region, by allowing them to utilise GPS tracking devices and real time monitoring of the vehicles. Read full story
EECA helps New Zealander’s lead the way, find efficient appliances and save the planet
Kinetic 121 and Wellington advertising agency Ogilvy have enlisted the help of MDS to provide recently moved New Zealander’s the opportunity to win $2,000 of appliances for their new home, while informing them of the nearest ENERGY STAR retailer partner store. Read full story
Origin “Quick Swap” gas is just around the corner.
Origin Australia’s number one green energy provider has updated its “Quick Swap” outlet locator to include the latest “draggable” mapping and navigation features provided by MDS. Read full story
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Did you know? |
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New Zealand's mapping adds $1.2 billion in benefits
In 2008, the use and re-use of spatial information is estimated to have added $1.2 billion in productivity-related benefits to the New Zealand economy. This value is the result of increasing adoption of modern spatial information technologies over the period 1995-2008, and is equivalent to slightly more than 0.6 per cent of GDP or GNP in 2008.
*Source - Directions Magazine Read more
Where's the remotest place on Earth?
Do you really want to get away from it all? Is your planned retirement oasis really as far away from anywhere as you would have dreamed?
A recent study posted on NEWScientist reveals -
"Very little of the world's land can now be thought of as inaccessible, according to a new map of connectedness....
...the world's most remote place is on the Tibetan plateau (34.7°N, 85.7°E). Find out more - "It's three weeks from anywhere"
Contact MDS Professional Services for all your custom GIS and data analysis needs. Call Tony on +61 2 8436 2845 or email.
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