Intergraph Invites Geospatial Professionals to Submit Solutions to Complex Spatial Analysis Problems for Awards ProgramNew awards program recognizes outstanding project solutions HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 21, 2004 -- Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions (NASDAQ:INGR) and the Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community (IGUC) today announced the call for entries to the 2004 Awards for Innovative Raster Analysis Program. The international awards program recognizes users who develop exceptional solutions to solve complex spatial analysis problems using Intergraph technology. The competition targets professionals who have used GeoMedia(R) or GeoMedia Professional and GeoMedia Grid for a technically innovative raster project solution. Intergraph customers as well as students are invited to submit entries by April 10, 2004. Entries will be judged with equal emphasis on: -- Complexity of the problem being solved -- Technical use of software and system capabilities -- Innovative and imaginative use of software -- Aesthetic merit, including composition, layout and use of symbology and color Entries will be exhibited and judged during GeoSpatial World 2004, the IGUC international training and management conference, May 12-14, in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. First-place and first runner-up winners will receive a cash prize of $1,000 (U.S.) and $500 (U.S.), respectively, as well as complimentary registration to GeoSpatial World 2005. Winners will be announced on May 13 during a special awards ceremony immediately following the keynote address. For complete competition guidelines, award information or an entry form, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/community/awards/raster.asp. For more information on GeoSpatial World 2004, visit www.geospatialworld.com. About Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community The mission of the Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community is to further knowledge, product use and interaction with Intergraph and users worldwide. The IGUC has members from 98 countries and continues to grow. Members can participate in IGUC Networks, which are forums for users to provide direct comment and feedback about Intergraph's product planning, development, priority and direction; IGUC Chapters and Chapter GeoForums, which are local users community activities and events; online education training programs; awards and competitions, which recognize and reward professional excellence and innovative achievements by individuals and organizations in the mapping and geospatial industry; and GeoSpatial World, the annual international users community training and management conference. For an IGUC overview and membership information, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/community/default.asp. Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions is a leading geospatial solutions provider for the following markets: local, state and federal government; transportation; utilities; communications; location-based services; photogrammetry; remote sensing; cartography; and military and intelligence. For more information, visit www.intergraph.com/gis. Intergraph and GeoMedia are registered trademarks and IntelliWhere is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Contacts Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions, Huntsville Rita Roberts, 256-730-1430 rgrobert@ingr.com |