Troy, New York¾ August 27, 2001—MapInfo Corporation (Nasdaq: MAPS) today announced the launch of MapInfoÒ Routing J Server v2.0, the newest version of the company’s customizable direction and routing engine for improving drive time and routing efficiency. Routing J Server v2.0 is now available to both Windows and Java developers for creating accurate and reliable driving directions, calculating the quickest routes and analyzing drive times over the Internet, as well as in traditional client/server deployments for enhanced customer service and increased operating efficiency.

"Routing J Server is an integral piece of our etrace^™ solution, a mobile communication, tracking and work-management solution for mobile workers in transportation and field service," said Connell Smith, senior vice president of product marketing and management, Gearworks. "Routing J Server dramatically enhances our etrace offering by enabling companies to customize driving directions and perform critical drive time analysis for improved route selection and fleet management."

"Routing J Server v2.0 provides companies with the ability to offer driving directions online to help their customers easily find stores or service centers. In addition, fleet management organizations can use this powerful engine’s optimal routing features to improve shipping and delivery times," said Gary Schaffer, vice president, product and market management, MapInfo. "Routing J Server v2.0’s highly customizable capabilities and accurate data make it ideal for the wireless, retail and transportation industries, helping them to improve operating efficiencies and to optimize routing for delivery and service."

• COM (Component Object Model) Client—COM Client provides a "bridge" between Windows and Java, enabling developers to access the Java engine from a Windows application. COM Client offers developers the same features for enterprise applications available to Java developers for Internet applications, enabling both groups to customize driving directions and improve routing efficiency. With COM Client, the Routing J Server engine is now available to developers regardless of operating environment.
• Drive-time Analysis—The drive-time analysis feature enables Routing J Server v2.0 customers to determine travel time and/or distance from any given point for improved travel and routing decisions. For example, a pizza delivery service can use this feature to determine which addresses fall outside of its "hot pizza guarantee" area. By utilizing the drive-time analysis feature they can incorporate local data and speed limits into the calculation of travel time to ensure superior customer service and on-time delivery.
• Multi-point Routing—Routing J Server v2.0’s multi-point routing enables users to determine optimal routes from one starting point with multiple destinations. The multi-point routing feature, ideal for logistics and fleet dispatching, improves driving efficiency by providing users with the ideal route between multiple destinations. For example, a bus driver transporting 15 children to an elementary school can be assigned the best route passing each child’s home or pick-up point with minimal time and distance.
• Route Selection and Modification Capabilities—Routing J Server v2.0 enables users to identify road segments that they specifically want to travel or avoid. This ability to further modify travel routes provides users with complete control of their driving directions, which is especially convenient for users that want to avoid specific highways and backroads.
• Real-time Customization—Routing J Server provides users with the ability to customize data in real-time. Users can improve the accuracy of drive-time analysis by modifying data to reflect changes in speed limits, current traffic patterns and detours. For example, a user can change the speed of a bridge under construction to zero and the Routing J Server will automatically select alternate directions.
• XML Interface—Developers may now communicate directly with the Routing J Server engine via XML. This is in addition to the Java and COM clients also available.
• Relative Route Chart—This patent-pending feature provides a unique option for viewing routes on traditional street maps. This feature is ideal for displaying routes on a wireless handheld device for enhanced visualization. Landmarks, business and points-of-interest information are added to the relative route chart to clearly communicate a route for use while driving. This alternative map display helps to orient the travel points and keeps the route displayed in the same position of travel. The route flows upward and turns are displayed as arcs. Along the route, street names, time and distance in real-time are depicted. No underlying street maps are required for this type of display.

MapInfo Routing J Server v2.0 will be available in late September. For pricing information, please call

1-800-327-8627 or visit www.mapinfo.com.

MapInfo Corporation enables customers to use location to transform information into business advantage. A global company and technology leader, MapInfo provides business intelligence solutions that are deployed across organizations to help them better understand their markets and customers. MapInfo solutions are available in 21 languages through a network of strategic partners and distribution channels in 60 countries. Headquartered in Troy, NY, MapInfo Corporation is on the World Wide Web at www.mapinfo.com.