GeoConcept SA provides core security technology for the next G8 summit in Evian-les-Bains, June 2003

France's gendarmerie will use GIS command post solution from Europe's leading GIS developer

Paris (PRWEB) May 22, 2003 -- GeoConcept SA, European leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), announces today that it will provide a GIS client/server intranet solution for the command post of France's gendarmerie. The solution will give security forces immediate and complete views of the theatre of operations and enable them to obtain, analyze and distribute in real-time the ground information recorded by police.

Thanks to the GeoConcept system, officers based in the police command post will at any given moment, be able to use GPS to identify the positions of vehicles and security forces, and assess their deployment tactics and logistics based on the information they receive. The clear overall picture made available to police means that they can take immediate and appropriate action over any incidents that occur, such as a demonstration or threat of attack.

This GeoConcept solution is a package of three complementary tools that work together with total interoperability; a geographic information system (GeoConcept GIS), an electronic document management solution, and a state-of-the-art messaging service. Designed to be extremely easy to use, the solution can be rolled out in a matter of days and mastered in an equally short space of time by all required users.

GeoConcept's knowledge of the defence and security sector has been particularly valuable in the design and implementation of this solution. The company has already supplied the French Ministry of Defence with a large number of applications, as well as providing systems for the French fire service. The scope of the G8 platform designed by GeoConcept SA for the French gendarmerie makes it a showcase for the company in the area of homeland defence. GeoConcept SA has already been asked to provide a similar solution for the D-Day anniversary event in June 2004.

The French gendarmerie imposed three main requirements in the call for proposals. These were: Reliable and flexible technology, excellent knowledge of the needs of the security and defence environment and fast deployment of the solution. GeoConcept SA was chosen as the provider that best met these requirements.

"We are extremely proud to be providing the security technology for the next G8 summit," said Eric Lanzi, CEO of GeoConcept. "GeoConcept's technology meets the particular needs of the security and defence sector. The technology gives the operator a complete handle on what is going on as well as the ability to quickly analyze events on the ground, expected and unexpected, as they happen. We are delighted to be involved in such a significant way in an event of this importance."

About GeoConcept SA (www.geoconcept.com)
GeoConcept SA designs, develops and markets PC-based map-processing software and systems. These high performance, user-friendly products target the rapidly growing geographical information systems (GIS) market.
GeoConcept's success over the last 10 years comes from its commitment to the three main aims of the company: a policy of continued technological innovation, the desire to make GIS systems accessible to all (excellent price-performance, user-friendly interface and Internet-enabled), and the will to increase map legibility so as to maximize their value.
GeoConcept products have attracted prestigious clients and are now available in several languages. The company has already sold more than 50,000 licenses to 7,500 customers in 30 countries. Some 69% of the equity is held by the founders and well-known investors including Innovacom 2 and La Financière de Brienne and Galileo. GeoConcept has its head office in Paris with 60 salaried staff and has shareholdings in several companies in GIS-related fields.

For further information:
Keren Perrott, Andrew Lloyd & Associates Ltd
+44 1273 675 100
keren@ala.com

Marie Alba, GeoConcept
+33 1 53 94 57 00
marie.alba@geoconcept.com