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Company description::
23 February 2004 – MapInfo, a leading provider of location intelligence for the enterprise today announced the availability of its Operator Assisted Information Service (OAIS), a mapping solution for the Directory Enquiries sector. Featuring country specific data, MapInfo OAIS is currently available in Great Britain and enables Directory Enquiries providers to see a geographical representation of location relevant data, thereby improving the quality of content delivered to customers. The solution provides the infrastructure to offer customers a new range of content rich SMS, MMS or email services.
MapInfo OAIS works by layering an interactive mapping function upon existing databases. As an intranet-based solution, Directory Enquiries customer service operatives will be better equipped to answer ‘Where is my nearest…’, ‘What is around me…’ and ‘How do I get there…’ type questions, by visually identifying the location of the caller and then matching that location with the requested data, quickly and easily.
According to Simon de la Hoyde, Strategic Market Manager for Telecommunications, MapInfo Europe, “The very nature of the Directory Enquiries market is heavily reliant on location based data. Currently Directory Enquiries operators have a very database centric view of data. The OAIS provides clear location information using interactive maps, addressing and routing functions. By adding a spatial element to directory listings databases, service delivery within the Directory Enquiries sector can be significantly improved, enhancing the customers’ experience. In this fiercely competitive space, customer experience and satisfaction will be the key to success.”
Importantly, MapInfo OAIS will also enable Directory Enquiries providers to create new services, thereby increasing revenues. Customers can call an operator to request directory style information for a specified location. The operator will be able to provide the customer with the resultant information in a variety of formats such as SMS, MMS, WAP, web or email.
“The main problem that 118 providers in the UK face, is how to cost effectively implement the right value-added services to incrementally increase revenue per caller. Although 118 providers operate different revenue models, the MapInfo OAIS can be customised to ensure that each can benefit from a location-based application. This could be the ability to provide data to the customer via SMS, MMS, WAP, web or email. Alternatively this can take the form of a map based interface assisting customer service operatives in processing calls more quickly and successfully,” adds Simon de la Hoyde.
Availability
The MapInfo Operator Assisted Information Service (OAIS) is available immediately and is highly customisable. For further information, please contact MapInfo Europe – email Europe@mapinfo.com.
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About MapInfo
MapInfo Corporation is a global software company that integrates software, data and services to help customers realise greater value from location-based information and drive more insightful decisions. MapInfo solutions are available in 20 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. The company’s UK and European headquarters are in Windsor, UK
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MapInfo is a trademark of MapInfo Corporation and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Of Note
This press release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. Any statement not a statement of historical fact is a forward-looking statement, including without limitation statements concerning demand for and benefits of MapInfo products and integration of MapInfo products with existing solutions. Market acceptance, potential integration difficulties, decreased customer spending and economic trends may cause these statements not to be true or to differ materially from the manner presented. MapInfo takes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements.
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