The MapInfo Corporation was one of the first companies to develop and market PC-based desktop mapping and GIS software for business applications.
At Business Geographics we have been using MapInfo, and the associated development environment MapBasic, for over five years.
The software is:
the most popular desktop mapping / GIS software package both worldwide and in the UK
well supported by a worldwide dealer network, each dealer offering country-specific data and consultancy services
flexible and extensible
easy to use
Business Geographics is one of the UK's leading MapInfo Partners and can supply all MapInfo products. Prices for the key MapInfo products are detailed below. All costs exclude VAT.
MapInfo Professional® (now in version 5) is the cornerstone of the MapInfo family of products. MapInfo Professional is a Windows® based mapping product and developer tool that allows users to access and visualise corporate data in an array of database formats, such as Oracle®, Sybase®, Informix®, Microsoft® Access, Lotus® 1-2-3® and Excel®.
MapBasic® is a powerful BASIC-like programming language containing powerful statements that enable developers to add maps and geographic functionality to applications with only a few lines of code.
MapBasic is the ideal programming language to create custom mapping applications, extend the functionality of MapInfo Professional, automate repetitive operations and integrate MapInfo Professional into in-house or third-party applications.
MapBasic programmes are easy to integrate with applications written in popular programming languages such as Visual Basic®, C++, PowerBuilder® and Delphi®
Business Geographics recommend that MapInfo users take out annual maintenance contracts for MapInfo Professional. MapInfo's annual maintenance contract:
includes all software updates and all software upgrades in the one year period
is billed in advance and is renewable
cannot be cancelled during the term
Where clients choose not to sign a maintenance contract, the following one-off upgrade prices apply:
Upgrade
Number of Licences
Cost
MapInfo 4.x to 5.x
1
£315.00
MapInfo 4.x to 5.x
3
£803.00
MapInfo 4.x to 5.x
8
£1,940.00
MapBasic 4.x to 5.x
1
FOC
Before signing a maintenance contract users must upgrade to the latest MapInfo version. Thus, for example, a user upgrading one copy of MapInfo 4.5 to the latest version of the software would pay £315.00 and another £219.00 for annual maintenance.
