TerraGo Technologies Becomes Independent Software Vendor Partner to Autodesk

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Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:00am EST

ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--Today, TerraGo Technologies, the leading provider of geospatial
data distribution and collaboration solutions, announced its
partnership with Autodesk, a world leader in design innovation
technology, as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV). TerraGo
Technologies will offer Map2PDF, the software used to create GeoPDF
files, for AutoCAD Map 3D customers. TerraGo Technologies solutions
are designed to enhance the business of Autodesk and TerraGo
Technologies' mutual customers by making geospatial data readily
available in a format almost everyone already knows how to use.

   "One of Autodesk's strengths lies in our channel partnerships,"
said Bill Griffin, vice president of North American channel sales at
Autodesk. "As we continue to grow, we are excited to have our ISV
partners such as TerraGo Technologies grow with us and collectively be
able to support our customer needs in niche industries that our ISV
partners serve."

   TerraGo Technologies pioneered the GeoPDF format, the only
geospatial data distribution and collaboration platform that leverages
the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Map2PDF allows customers to
publish and collaborate on GeoPDF files, which contain robust
cartographic data and mapping capabilities including layers and
embedded feature attributes. The GeoPDF Toolbar gives users access to
detailed digital maps in Adobe Reader, a lightweight, flexible
interface most people already know how to use.

   AutoCAD Map3D users will be able to create robust map books in
GeoPDF format for distribution to field workers, first responders,
planners, contractors and other constituents who use maps. Map2PDF for
AutoCAD Map 3D will be available in Quarter 1 2008.

   "GeoPDF offers substantial benefit to the AutoCAD Map user, and we
are pleased to be working with Autodesk to bring additional value to
those customers," said Karen Morley, senior director of marketing at
TerraGo Technologies.

   By building customized products and services using the world's
leading design software for the manufacturing, building and
construction, and media and entertainment markets, Autodesk ISV
partners address niche requirements in the industries or markets they
serve. These partners specialize in developing, bundling or
integrating their software solutions with Autodesk applications,
drawing on a deep understanding of their customers' business
requirements in areas such as architecture, building systems
engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, geospatial
information, manufacturing, data management, collaboration, education
and government. Autodesk ISV partners benefit from Autodesk marketing,
materials and events to effectively reach and serve millions of users
worldwide.

   About TerraGo Technologies

   TerraGo Technologies makes it simple to connect all kinds of users
to geospatial mapping data. GeoPDF is the industry's only geospatial
data distribution and collaboration solution to leverage the
ubiquitous Adobe portable document format breaking down technology
barriers between geospatial professionals and the people who need
access to geospatial data. Using Map2PDF, geospatial professionals are
able to convert complex geospatial information into user friendly,
interactive GeoPDF files with extensive embedded data and mapping
features. Users leverage Adobe Reader to perform a variety of viewing
and editing functions. Customers include government agencies,
utilities and other private enterprises. For more information, visit
www.terragotech.com.

   Editors Note: TerraGo, the TerraGo Technologies logo, Map2PDF and
GeoPDF are registered trademarks of TerraGo Technologies. Adobe, Adobe
Acrobat and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries. All other trademarks are recognized as proprietary to
their owners.

   Autodesk and AutoCAD Map 3D are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries.

TerraGo Technologies
Media Contact:
Erin West, 703-287-7806
ewest@speakerboxpr.com

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