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LizardTech Launches GeoExpress 5.0 with MrSID
New Version Takes MrSID Beyond Image Compression
Seattle, WA – January 10, 2005 – LizardTech, Inc., a leader in software solutions that make it significantly easier to manage, distribute and access digital content such as aerial photography, satellite imagery and scanned color documents, today announced the release of GeoExpress 5.0 with MrSID, the software that streamlines image processing and sets a new standard in functionality and interoperability.
GeoExpress 5.0 with MrSID raises the bar for geospatial imaging software by giving customers the image quality they can count on, industry-standard MrSID and efficient JPEG 2000 image compression and powerful image manipulation tools designed for geospatial professionals who demand the most from their aerial and satellite imagery.
Key enhancements to GeoExpress 5.0 with MrSID include image reprojection that enables users to reproject imagery from one coordinate reference system to a different coordinate reference system. Area of interest encoding is also available which allows users to specify different compression ratios within one image or mosaic to highlight a particular area in rich detail or obscure, a particularly sensitive area while preserving the surrounding area in vivid detail. GeoExpress JPEG 2000 encoding offers pre-defined image profiles (NPJE, EPJE) that ensure compliance with Department of Defense image standards. User-defined JPEG 2000 image profiles can be created to ensure consistent results across a project. GeoExpress also includes, mosaic, crop and flexible multi-band support.
Enhanced mosaic features deliver the ability to mosaic any combination of supported input images into one seamless mosaic and combine a variety of multi-resolution images and supported formats to create a single mosaic.
GeoExpress 5.0 with MrSID is available in three versions. The “GeoExpress Unlimited Standalone” version provides unlimited MrSID and JPEG 2000 encoding as well as all the powerful image manipulation tools. The “GeoExpress Bundled” option gives customers a choice of encoding levels that suit their image encoding needs. And finally, “GeoExpress Tools” offers a complete set of image manipulation tools without image encoding functionality. “GeoExpress Tools” is ideal for those working with existing MrSID or JPEG 2000 imagery.
“After testing the beta version of GeoExpress 5.0, I noticed the substantial amount of image managing tools included, said Russ Martin, President, Ascent GIS, Inc. “It is not just a compression utility any more.”
“MrSID has long been the industry-standard for massive geospatial imagery. Today, MrSID is about more than just image compression-a lot more,” said Karen Morley, Vice President of Global Marketing, LizardTech. “The new tools in GeoExpress will allow our customers to aggregate data from many sources for a less expensive, more comprehensive imagery base that is much more valuable in decision making.”
Click here to request a trial version of GeoExpress 5.0 with MrSID® and see why GeoExpress is the industry-standard for creating, managing, accessing and distributing massive geospatial imagery such as aerial photos and satellite images without compromising image resolution or quality.
With the trial version of GeoExpress 5.0 with MrSID, users can use the entire suite of powerful image management tools within the 30-day evaluation period. A full license for GeoExpress 5.0 with MrSID can be purchased through any GeoExpress Reseller. To find an authorized reseller in your area, please click here or contact LizardTech’s inside sales department at 1-866-725-5211 or 206-652-5211 or geosales@lizardtech.com.
About LizardTech
Since 1992, LizardTech has delivered state-of-the-art software products for managing and distributing massive, high-resolution geospatial data such as aerial and satellite imagery and LiDAR data. LizardTech pioneered the MrSID technology, a powerful wavelet-based image encoder, viewer, and file format. LizardTech has offices in Seattle, Denver, London and Tokyo. For more information about LizardTech, visit www.lizardtech.com.
About Celartem
Celartem Technology Inc. http://www.celartem.com develops and sells innovative technologies for storage, access and distribution of rich media content. Celartem has developed technology in the areas of digital image compression, scalable image viewing and secure content distribution and management. Celartem is listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange, JASDAQ: 4330. Established in 1996, Celartem is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and has a wholly owned subsidiary, Celartem Inc. d.b.a. LizardTech with headquarters in Portland, OR.
