Mobile Field Service software news roundup: Dec. 5-16, 2005

ESRI updates ArcPad mobile GIS software to v7; Thales adds ArcPad GPS extension; Netstix updates its GPS fleet mgmt. software

Dec. 13, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- ESRI has released the newest version of its ArcPad 7 mobile GIS software. According to the company, new features include:

• Quicker access and loading of spatial data
• Support for ArcGIS symbology and style sheets
• More labeling options and improved symbology
• Advanced editing tools including offsets, repeated attributes, segmented line features, snapping, and undo
• Integrated support for rangefinders and digital cameras
• Support for freehand marking and taking notes on maps
• Usability enhancements that streamline connecting a GPS and creating custom input forms
• Support for new raster data formats: JPEG 2000, TIFF, MrSID MG2 and MG3, and GIF
  

This download is a fully functional evaluation version of ArcPad 7 that works in 20-minute intervals. The boxed version of ArcPad 7 as well as ArcPad 7 Application Builder, the development framework for building custom ArcPad applications, will be available in January 2006. For more information see esri.com.

Thales has introduced GPSDifferential for for ESRI ArcPad 6.0.3 and 7.0. GPSDifferential is a software extension that adds post processing to ESRI ArcPad software when used on the Thales MobileMapper CE. With the GPSDifferential for ArcPad software extension, sub-meter post-processed mapping is possible, even where real-time corrections are not available. GPSDifferential for ArcPad automatically logs the raw data that is required for reliable sub-meter post-processed differential corrections.

GPSDifferential for ArcPad software comes on a secure digital (SD) memory card for easy installation on the MobileMapper CE. It is packaged with a CD of MobileMapper Office, office software that provides a way to view, edit and export GIS data collected on the MobileMapper CE. more information, see thalesgroup.com.

Netistix Technologies released version 2.1 of its FleetPulse telematics software for fleet operators and fleet managers. Version 2.1 adds native fuel consumption monitoring, advanced exception reporting, and "smart" GPS capture. Fleet managers can now use FleetPulse to automatically generate and email customized exception reports. Managers can set specific thresholds and automatically generate reports when those thresholds are exceeded.

Version 2.1 also allows fleet managers the option of enabling an audible alarm in the FleetPulse unit. Based on a pre-defined speed threshold, the unit will beep to remind the driver of speed restrictions while the vehicle is in motion, addressing the problem the moment it occurs. Version 2.1 is an upgrade to previous versions of FleetPulse and can be purchased directly from Netistix. For information, see netistix.com.

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