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18_02_2010 | Visual Systems Selects SimActive’s Software for DSM Generation

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce that Japanese firm Visual Systems Co., Ltd. has acquired its Correlator3D™ software. Visual Systems, one of Japan’s leading geoinformation companies, will be using the product for deriving DSMs from aerial imagery.

“After a thorough study of currently available photogrammetry software, it became evident that Correlator3D™ was the best option” said Seiichi Ohtomo of Visual Systems. “Its generated digital surface models were accurate, exceptionally fast and wrapped up in SimActive’s easy to use interface allowing us to quickly and efficiently meet our project deadlines.”

Dr Philippe Simard, President and Co-Founder of SimActive, stated, “We are very glad that Visual Systems selected Correlator3D™ for its automated processing needs. This sale confirms the value of our technology and shows the current shift from traditional stereoplotters towards autocorrelation tools.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and mosaics, and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

About Visual Systems

Visual Systems Co., Ltd. is one of Japan's leading geoinformation companies. Visual Systems products include 3D GIS systems, topographic data such as surface / terrain models and orthophotos from aerial and satellite images. For more information, visit www.visual-systems.jp

08_12_2009 | Pixxures to use SimActive’s Software for DTM Extraction

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce that Pixxures has acquired its Correlator3D™ software. Pixxures, a major US firm, will primarily be using the product for generating digital terrain models (DTM).

“Correlator3D™ now allows us to automatically filter digital surface models (DSM) and extract DTM”, said Mark Stanton, Operations Manager at Pixxures. “To this date, we have been forced to perform this process manually as no other technology could fulfill our requirements. SimActive’s software will allow us to significantly reduce our production costs.”

Dr Philippe Simard, President and Co-Founder of SimActive, stated, “This sale confirms the current market trend for optimizing photogrammetric workflows. Such a highly respected customer in the industry strengthens our position as the new generation of geospatial software products.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and mosaics, and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

About Pixxures

Pixxures, Inc. is a geospatial Solutions Company delivering best-in-class services including data acquisition, processing, image analysis, vector alignment services, data storage and dissemination. Pixxures provides services and solutions globally to government (federal, state, county, local), oil and gas, engineering, utilities, forestry, commercial, and telecommunications industries. Based in Colorado, Pixxures is part of the Geospatial Division of companies owned by XeDAR, Inc. For more information, visit www.pixxures.com

13_10_2009 | SimActive Announces Major Sale in Europe

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce that the Flemish Geographical Information Agency in Belgium (FGIA) has purchased its Correlator3D™ software. FGIA will be using the product to generate precise digital surface models (DSM) from aerial imagery.

“Our organization required a fully automatic processing workflow, capable of quickly processing large datasets while producing extremely accurate products”, said Stijn Van der Linden from FGIA. “Correlator3D™ is the technology we were waiting for.”

Dr Philippe Simard, President and Co-Founder of SimActive, stated, “This sale confirms the current market trend for optimizing photogrammetry workflows. Such an important customer strengthens our position as the new generation of geospatial software products.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and mosaics, and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

About FGIA

The mission of FGIA (Flemish Geographical Information Agency) consists of enabling an optimal application of geographical information. FGIA is responsible for the coordination of the operational development of the Flemish Geographical Data Infrastructure. For more information, visit www.agiv.be

15_09_2009 | SimActive to Introduce New Editing Module at INTERGEO

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce that its new editing module will be released at INTERGEO 2009 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The module includes different functionalities for manually modifying digital elevation models (DEM).

“While our automatic DSM/DTM generation modules produce highly accurate results, some of our customers still desired to have the capability to alter results according to their specific requirements”, said Louis Simard, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of SimActive. “Our editing module was designed using the latest technology to provide the user a very intuitive and efficient interface.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and mosaics, and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

For a live demonstration at INTERGEO, please send an email to sales@simactive.com or visit booth 1.409.

17_08_2009 | SimActive Partners with Mirukuru and Announces Sale in Japan

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, has entered into a partnership agreement with Mirukuru Co., Ltd. for the distribution of its Correlator3D™ software in Japan. At the Geoinformation Forum Japan 2009 in Yokohama, they announced the purchase of the product by Daiichi-kogyo, a major Japanese consulting firm.

“Correlator3D™ is significantly faster and easier than any other product currently on the market” said Shinji Inaba, Technical Manager of Mirukuru. “It is the only solution that can address the highly demanding requirements of our customers in Japan. We are thus very pleased of our partnership with SimActive that will allow us to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.”

Dr Philippe Simard, President and Co-Founder of SimActive, stated “We are very glad to count a highly respected organization such as Mirukuru as one of our business partners. Such strategic alliances have allowed our Correlator3D™ software to be recognized worldwide as the best photogrammetry tool on the market.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and mosaics, and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

About Mirukuru

Mirukuru is a leading consulting company in Japan specialized in GIS and mapping projects. Its services cover all aspects of photogrammetry including aerial triangulation, 3D modeling and production of orthophotos. Mirukuru is also a reseller of leading products such as Microsoft Vexcel UltraCam aerial cameras, Terrasolid solutions and SimActive’s Correlator3D™ software. For more information, visit www.mirukuru.co.jp

15_06_2009 | The Department of Agriculture Acquires SimActive Software for Watershed Analysis

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its Correlator3D™ product by the Department of Agriculture. SimActive’s software will be primarily used for watershed analysis from imagery.

“Correlator3D™ is providing the Department of Agriculture an inexpensive solution for generating terrain profiles” said Dr Philippe Simard, President and Co-Founder of SimActive. “Our customer will take advantage of its existing database of aerial images, providing a much larger return on investment. The ability to quickly and easily generate digital surface models (DSM) will allow the Department of Agriculture to significantly reduce costs of watershed analysis compared to traditional survey methods or LiDAR data.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and mosaics, and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

About the Department of Agriculture

The mandate of the Quebec Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) is to foster a commercially viable, self-sufficient and sustainable agriculture sector. MAPAQ intervenes in the production, transformation, commercialization and consumption of agricultural products. For more information, visit http://www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/

26_05_2009 | SimActive Unveils New Mosaicking Module

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce the release of a new mosaicking module. Integrated in its Correlator3D™ software, the module allows the fully automated creation of mosaics from individual orthophotos.

“Because of their dissatisfaction with currently available tools from competition, our customers have been requesting that mosaicking functionalities be included in our software”, said Louis Simard, Chief Technology Officer at SimActive. “Our new module was developed according to our rigorous design criteria: quality, rapidity and simplicity. We are thus addressing the strong market demand for an affordable and user-friendly mosaicking tool.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and mosaics, and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

27_04_2009 | The Department of Natural Resources Purchases SimActive’s Correlator3D™ Software

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its Correlator3D™ product by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). SimActive’s software will be primarily used by DNR for forest inventory from aerial imagery.

“Correlator3D™ will allow us to automatically process large volumes of images and to create geospatial data such as DSM”, said Anick Patry from the Forest Inventory Division of DNR. “The ability to easily generate detailed land information will greatly facilitate the job of our photo interprets, increasing our productivity while reducing the associated costs.”

Philippe Simard, President and Co-Founder of SimActive, stated, “We are very glad to add yet another renowned organization to our rapidly growing list of customers. The adoption of Correlator3D™ by DNR confirms its exceptional value for firms desiring to improve and simplify their processing workflows.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and the detection of 3D changes.  Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools.  Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

About DNR

The Department of Natural Resources and Wildlife Quebec ensures the development and optimal use of land, energy, forestry and mineral resources in Quebec. One of the main responsibilities of DNR is the production of information concerning land and natural resources. For more information, visit http://www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/

31_03_2009 | SimActive Releases Correlator3D V2.0

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce the release of Version 2.0 for Correlator3D™. The software now supports Leica ADS40 data and features significant improvements, including a new architecture leading to enhanced performance.

“This new version further reinforces our position as a leader in DSM generation”, said Louis Simard, Chief Technology Officer at SimActive. “Our rapidly growing customer base will greatly profit from the enhancements of this release. Correlator3D™ clearly remains the fastest and easiest photogrammetry tool currently on the market.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

23_02_2009 | The Department of National Defence Adopts SimActive’s Correlator3D™ Software

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce the acquisition of multiple licenses of its Correlator3D™ product by the Department of National Defence (DND). SimActive’s software is now integrated in DND’s photogrammetric workflows to quickly and easily process large volumes of aerial imagery.

“SimActive’s software processes images in a fully automated way at significantly greater speeds than what is possible with any other competing product”, said Pierre Simard, Engineering Officer at the Mapping & Charting Establishment of DND. “Correlator3D™ will greatly enhance our operational capabilities by removing the need for highly-qualified personnel and accelerating project completion time.”

Maxime Deraspe, Sales and Marketing Director at SimActive, stated, “Sales to a renowned organization such as DND represent a major milestone for our company. DND has highly demanding operational requirements and its adoption of Correlator3D™ clearly demonstrates the advantages of our technology over competing products.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly simpler and faster than currently available tools. Highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory.

About DND

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the department within the government with responsibility for Canada's military, known as the Canadian Forces. DND is the largest Canadian federal department in terms of personnel/employees and budget, with 64,000 members of the Canadian Forces regular force, 26,000 members of the Canadian Forces primary reserve force, and approximately 29,000 civilian DND support employees. For more information, visit www.dnd.ca/.

09_09_2008 | SimActive’s Correlator3D™ Software Enters European Market

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of software solutions for the rapid generation of geospatial data, is pleased to announce the introduction of its Correlator3D™ product in Europe. Initial strategic customers include VITO in Belgium, the Flemish Institute of Technological Research.

“We have been really impressed by the simplicity of the software and the quality of results”, said Dr. Jan Biesemans from the Department of Remote Sensing at VITO. “Together with the Flemish Government, we are currently prototyping photogrammetric workflows for automated change detection in the large scale GIS/CAD geographic reference database of Flanders. Correlator3D™ is identified as a suitable commercial-of-the-shelf algorithmic component because of the batch capabilities and the ultra fast 3D information extraction.”

Dr. Philippe Simard, President and Co-Founder of SimActive, stated, “Since the initial release of Correlator3D™ last January, we have experienced a fast success in North America. We have decided to include Europe to our marketing activities. Sales to renowned organizations such as VITO clearly demonstrate the advantages of our technology over competing products.”

Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ consists of fully automated software tools for the production of digital surface models (DSM) and digital terrain models (DTM), the creation of orthophotos and the detection of 3D changes. Correlator3D™ is significantly faster than currently available tools and highly trained personnel are no longer mandatory. This implies that even end-users can rapidly generate their own geospatial data products.

About VITO

VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Research) is a leading European, independent research and advice centre that develops sustainable technologies in the area of energy, environment, materials and remote sensing. VITO provides intelligent and qualitative solutions which give large and small companies a competitive advantage, and objective research, studies and advice which industry and authorities use to determine their future policies. VITO counts about 500 highly-qualified employees from various specialties, and collaborates with sector federations and their research centres, universities and polytechnics, European research institutes, etc. VITO is based in Mol, with offices in Berchem and Ostend (Belgium). For more information, visit www.vito.be/