MapInfo's SpatialWare is the most advanced server technology for extending the power of Oracle databases through spatial analysis. It implements SQL-based advanced spatial access, analysis and modeling in an open, standards-based environment. For the first time, users throughout the organization can have easy access to spatial information from a single database source--made possible by SpatialWare for Oracle running on Sun Solaris, UnixWare or DEC UNIX, and the SpatialWare DataBlade for INFORMIX Universal Server. Each SpatialWare information management solution enables full integration into enterprise IT architecture and data warehouse environments.
"MapInfo's SpatialWare server technology is a real breakthrough for spatial information management," says David Sonnen, an independent analyst working with IDC. "By providing corporations with a powerful tool for analyzing Oracle databases, MapInfo is taking the lead in making business mapping a requirement for any data warehouse."
Typical Enterprise Application--Telecom
A long distance telephone company could provide each of its departments with server-based mapping tools to gain business advantage in the ultra-competitive, deregulated telecommunications industry. The company's customer service department could spatially analyze corporate data to provide callers with critical information on service outages or areas where value-added services will be expanded. The business development department similarly could analyze revenue figures for each area code, the location of the fiber network of both the company and its competitor, and demographic information for any specific region before recommending where the company should enter a new market. Network planners could integrate infrastructure data, traffic analysis and available land when planning for expansion. All the spatial and business information can be kept in a single, multi-user database that is always up-to-date. Plus, the results of each department's analysis could then be shared across the organization.
Highlights of SpatialWare
Data Integration and sharing - SpatialWare allows you to manage your spatial and business information in a single database, allowing widespread sharing of data while eliminating much of the expense associated with data duplication and local storage of data.
Faster Analysis - By conducting much of the spatial analysis on the server, SpatialWare delivers more efficient and productive processing of spatial queries.
Industry Standard SQL - SpatialWare uses new spatial SQL operators and verbs so that users can access and manipulate mapping information using the common programming language used throughout the database world. Only the results of spatial queries are returned from the server, reducing network traffic and increasing response time.
Open Systems - Unlike other geographic information systems solutions, SpatialWare uses open and published standards for interfaces, data storage and operations. It can be fully integrated with existing IT infrastructures, thus eliminating significant investments in application design, programming and end-user training.
Scalable Solutions - SpatialWare implements simple extensions and efficient indexes to store spatial and manage spatial data, ensuring excellent performance as the number of users increase. Plus full use of Oracle facilities are available for spatial data.
Products
SpatialWare Enterprise
The SpatialWare environment for spatial information management comprises data analysis, mapping, reporting facilities, and a modular tool set for integrating sophisticated client applications. Five major software packages make up the SpatialWare product set:
SpatialWare Data Access Server Enables complex spatial data to be stored and managed with attribute data in the same relational database table, allowing spatial data to be accessed through a C-API or the presentation layer of SQL. Offers standard SQL commands to create, update, insert, delete and select spatial data in an Oracle table. Provides efficient multi-user spatial indexing and standard Oracle security for spatial data
SpatialWareDB Suite Includes the SpatialWare Data Access Server plus an enhanced set of database administration tools that enable the administrator to easily design, implement and manage a spatial database. These tools include a MapInfo Data Manager, spatial ODBC for incorporating clients, Schema Manager, and SpatialWare Query Server.
SpatialWare Modeling and Query Language This module adds over 20 powerful spatial analysis extensions to the industry-standard SQL language, simplifying both query and analysis of complex spatial data.
SpatialWare Modeling Suite This suite includes all of the capabilities of the SpatialWareDB suite and the SpatialWare Modeling and Query Language, providing a comprehensive server-based solution for spatial information management, application implementation and ad-hoc spatial analysis.
SpatialWare ADE A suite of Tcl/Tk tools, modules, software development kits, applications, templates and other facilities for building customized UNIX applications. It provides the programmer with complete access to the entire SpatialWare environment.
SpatialWare Workgroup
SpatialWare Workgroup provides a powerful client/server solution specifically for MapInfo Professional. It's designed for multi-user MapInfo environments that can benefit from central management of shared spatial data for improved access, analysis and visualization throughout their enterprise. The SpatialWare Workgroup product line includes:
SpatialWare Workgroup Suite A suite of server applications enabling MapInfo Professional users to access, update and store MapInfo spatial data in an Oracle database. The suite provides transparent online connectivity and data conflict resolution between the MapInfo Professional client and Oracle server provides a server for MapInfo data access. A dynamic schema manager that automatically generates the server schema is included, reducing the need for specialized database knowledge.
MapQuery SQL Server This module provides a spatial modeling and query language including over 20 spatial extensions to standard SQL for fast and easy querying and analysis of spatial data on the server.
MapQueryDB Suite This suite includes all the capabilities of the SpatialWare Workgroup Suite and MapQuery SQL Server to deliver a complete client/server solution for MapInfo Professional.
System Requirements
System requirements for SpatialWare Enterprise and SpatialWare Workgroup are:
TCP/IP network
CD recommended on server for installation
Graphics display (256 colours) recommended on server
On Oracle - Oracle 7.3.x on Digital Alpha UNIX 4.0, HP/UX 10.20, Sun Solaris 2.5 or Windows NT 4.0 (service pack 3). One copy of SQL*Plus for administrator’s use
On Informix - Universal Server 9.1.2 uc3 or 9.1.3 uc1 on Solaris 2.5
MapInfo Professional v4.5 for Windows 95 or Windows NT (MapServerDB requirement only)
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