Columbus Geographic Systems (fka CGSE)

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CGSE ( .45 )US Federal Government Agency, USAID, Purchases Columbus GIS Tool PR Newswire "US Press Releases "
LAS VEGAS , Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. (" Columbus ") (symbol: CGSE.PK) today announced that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has purchased Columbus ' SmartView to meet their needs for advanced geographic information system (GIS) capabilities.
USAID is the principal U.S. agency extending assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. USAID currently provides economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries. SmartView will give the agency critical capabilities for a range of advanced GIS analysis of agricultural land and more efficient management of tenders for land distribution projects.
SmartView is a powerful geographical data management software, designed for ease-of-use with maps in a wide range of formats and scales. The software enables users to quickly locate and map points of interest for further analysis, and easily integrates with database-layered maps and geographic elements. Columbus will supply the software as well as provide training to USAID personal to ensure successful implementation.
Columbus CEO Tsvika Freidman commented, "We are very excited that such an important federal government agency as USAID has purchased our product. We know that USAID did extensive research on available products on the market, and finally selected SmartView because it offers an optimal GIS solution. We hope to sell USAID additional solutions for managing coffee and vegetable growing". Mr. Freidman further stated, "Following the successful implementation of our geographical data management tool in USAID, we look forward to expanding our sales to other federal agencies."
About Columbus
Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. is a rising player in the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and navigation applications. The company brings advanced software capabilities to a wide range of users and devices, previously only accessible to trained professionals on dedicated devices. Its main products include:
-- Highly-effective off-road, outdoor GPS navigation tools, working on a
full range of devices including Car PC , PDA, and Personal Navigation
Devices (PND), with options for 3D imaging.
-- Innovative, affordable GIS tools easily used in a range of
applications, including businesses, agriculture, surveys, and
government agencies.
-- Aerial GIS applications for military and civilian aircraft operating in
complex or threatening environments.

For more information, please visit http://www.columbusgis.com.