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MapIT’s advanced web mapping API provides key benefits for local users
MapIT, a leading enabler of digital mapping technologies in South Africa & Africa, is offering African based businesses and consumers a unique Web Mapping API which is rapidly gaining popularity and earning a loyal community of users. MapIT’s showcase API can be viewed at www.mapservice.co.za. “We are extremely proud of the Web Mapping API which is constantly attracting new clients and becoming an integral part of many business’ daily operations,” says MapIT Managing Director, Etienne Louw. “Our mapping data is of the highest possible standard, and is continuously proving to be far more advanced and accurate than that of our competitors. Bundling it with a top mapping API just made business sense”. With its distinctive set of features – including a 100% on-site standalone API and Live Traffic feeds through TomTom Africa … Read entire article »
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Compass project reports back from frontline of response to HIV/AIDS
The fifth annual report reveals that more needs to be done to care for the nation’s most vulnerable As World AIDS Day approaches, both the public sector and NGOs in South Africa will be closely scrutinising the progress that has been made over the past year. So far, there is strong evidence that our national strategy and implementation is still lacking in many areas. In its latest annual report on ‘The State of HIV/AIDS in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (CTMM)’, the Compass Project has found that a large number of patients in need of ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) are not yet receiving it, although the gap is closing. Using advanced mapping software called Marketscope – which is sponsored by digital mapping company MapIT – the Compass Project is able to chart … Read entire article »
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MapIT’s enhanced online mapping tool set to raise the pace in the Momentum 94.7 cycle challenge
MapIT, a leading South African digital mapping company, has developed a new highly sophisticated interactive mapping tool to improve the experience of both participants and spectators in the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge to be held in Johannesburg on 20 November, 2011. The new web map features unique interactive tools, as well as a user-friendly design and layout – allowing visitors to navigate around the map with greater ease. A detailed route profile has also been provided to assist cyclists in preparing for the race and planning their strategies. In addition, popular social media application Twitter has been integrated into the map, allowing users to ‘tweet’ #cyclechallenge and interact with friends while on the site. Other important features include accurate street level zooming, automated routing function to plan and navigate around road … Read entire article »
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MapIT chosen by Satnav East Africa
MapIT, a leading South African digital mapping company, has been selected by SATNAV East Africa as its Mapping Data Provider for East Africa. SATNAV East Africa is Uganda’s pioneer in Global Positioning System [GPS] technology and GPS based consumer electronics. Established in 2011, the company’s independent geographical data of East Africa has built up a unique and impressive enhanced digital database. “We would like to congratulate SATNAV East Africa for choosing MapIT,” says Etienne Louw, Managing Director of MapIT. “With our detailed mapping datasets for Africa, we can assist SATNAV East Africa in achieving its business goals.” Vincent Okema, CEO SATNAV East Africa and Gerold Haug, Managing Partner SATNAV East Africa, worked with Louw to finalise the partnership. “We are very pleased to be working with the dynamic team at MapIT, and look … Read entire article »
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MapIT launches Address Validation Tool for businesses
In today’s fast-paced marketplace, location is a key data element for most business applications. Yet combining location based services (LBS) with corporate strategies often requires hours of planning. To simplify the process, MapIT, a leading provider of quality enriched digital mapping solutions to businesses across Africa, has launched a user-friendly Address Validation Tool (AVT). This tool has been carefully designed to help businesses of all sizes to keep their address databases accurate, up to date and easily accessible. MapIT’s AVT streamlines the whole process of capturing address data and assigning X and Y coordinates. It systematically guides the user through a step-by-step process of capturing province, town, suburb and street data. Address validation determines if an address in question actually exists. The result is an accurate, well-structured address with spot on … Read entire article »
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MapIT joins the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)
MapIT, a leading South African digital mapping company, recently became a member of the Mobile Marketing Association’s (MMA) South African Council. The company joins a high profile list of major global companies. “Mobile platforms are becoming increasingly important in the rapidly evolving South African advertising and marketing industry,” explains Etienne Louw, Managing Director of MapIT. “By joining the MMA, MapIT is showing its support and commitment to the development of mobile technologies and their expanding role on the continent.” MapIT offers unique Location Based Services (LBS) to mobile marketing applications throughout Africa. The quality of the MapIT map data is currently among the best in the market, particularly in African countries. “We believe that mobile is the future when it comes to mapping and technology,” adds Louw. “Companies across all sectors should be … Read entire article »
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MapIT supports ‘jumping kids’ Anthony Butler “a-z golf course fundraising project
MapIT, a worldwide leader in digital mapping, is a proud supporter of Jumping Kids – a prosthetic fund for disabled children. In collaboration with Henrich Du Preez from the Radical Group, Paul Bisogno from ‘Jumping Kids’ and the A-Z Golf Challenge, the project aims to raise funds for Anthony Butler, a disabled South African golfer. ‘Jumping Kids’, together with Du Preez, will team up to take part in an epic golf adventure playing the A – Z of golf courses in South Africa. From the 15th to the 25th of August 2011, Du Preez will attempt to play a round of golf on the A to Z golf courses in South Africa. The trip will start at Xamarin Golf Club in Lamberts Bay and finish at the Zwartkops Golf Club in … Read entire article »
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FINDING A DOCTOR IS JUST A CLICK AWAY ON mapadoc.co.za
After eighteen months of sourcing, verifying and geo-locating thousands of records, MIMS – the medical publishing division of Avusa Media Limited – together with business partners MapIT and AAT and launch partner Adcock Ingram Generics, have today launched www.mapadoc.co.za, a free online directory designed to help consumers locate a wide range of doctors, specialists and health-care services in South Africa. “All consumers have to do is to enter the type of medical service provider they are looking for and their preferred location on mapadoc.co.za and the website will list specified medical professionals nearest to their location, including name, telephone and street address,” says Silke Friedrich, Business Manager, MIMS at Avusa Media. Moreover, the website allows the user to find a medical service provider’s exact location on a map, and provides turn-by-turn directions … Read entire article »
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Aspire Solutions and MapIT to offer spatial business solutions
Geospatial business systems company Aspire Solutions has concluded a partnership with MapIT, a supplier of digital mapping data in Southern Africa, enabling it to develop rapid spatial solutions to business problems. “Businesses don’t want systems for their own sake, they want to fix problems,” says Aspire Solutions director Mike Steyn. “Having quick access to MapIT’s base map data enables us to identify and build spatially aware solutions that deliver rapid return on investment.” “There’s no transaction that doesn’t happen somewhere in physical space,” says MapIT Managing Director Etienne Louw. “More and more people are seeing the advantages of understanding their activities from a location-aware point of view.” In terms of the agreement, MapIT will supply Aspire Solutions with map data and an application programming interface (API) that enables it to build custom solutions … Read entire article »
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