Emirates Computers and Speck SpatialTech partake in MAP Middle East

The 2nd annual conference and exhibition, being held from March 26-29, 2006 and organised jointly by Dubai Municipality and GIS Development, will focus on the capability of geospatial information and technology in improving quality of life for the public.

Speaking on their participation, Mr. Tony Abou Jawad, Technical Computing Unit Manager, Emirates Computers said, "Geospatial technologies are an important strategic tool for development in government projects and private business. MAP Middle East, being the only geospatial event in this region, is a perfect platform for Emirates Computers and Specks SpatialTech to demonstrate our state-of-the-art GIS solutions, to network with delegates from various countries and to meet potential customers from the government and the private sector."

"Government departments depend on information and knowledge and the GIS solutions provide accurate spatial and economic data to these departments. Some of the GIS solutions that we are showcasing are Cadastral Management, Costal Zone Management, Thematic Mapping and LIDAR & Knowledge Management. After our successful participation last year, we are looking forward to an even better and more successful MAP Middle East 2006,"

Mr. Abou Jawad added.

Emirates Computers and Speck SpatialTech have partnered on various GIS projects in the Middle East. Speck SpatialTech has the technology and knowledge in the geospatial space and Emirates Computers has tremendous experience in Project Management and technology integration for executive multi system solutions which include software services and hardware and other specialist services.

"The GIS-related business is growing at a very fast rate not only worldwide but also in the Middle East. The worldwide revenue of GIS core-business was placed at US $ 2 billion in 2004. We are sure these figures have grown exponentially in the last two years. MAP Middle East is a perfect forum for us to meet officials from Government departments, Real Estate Developers, Economic Zones, Aviation Authorities and Seaport Authorities of various countries and to demonstrate our GIS solutions and applications," Mr. V.L. Sudumbrekar, CEO, Speck SpatialTech said.

Emirates Computers and Speck SpatialTech jointly offer end to end GIS solutions in the Middle East. Executives of both companies will be available to meet delegates, partners and potential customers on their Stand No. 19 at MAP Middle East 2006.