Africa Surveyors May-June issue 2021

INNOVATION
Concept3D Introduces New 360° Map
Concept3D, a leader in creating immersive
online experiences with 3D modeling,
interactive maps and virtual tour software,
today announces the launch of its latest product,
360° Map, which takes interactive mapping to the
next level by creating true 3D models for significantly
enhanced wayfinding, appearance and functionality.
A major advancement from traditional 3D rendered
maps which only allow the user to view a building
or location from a single, fixed perspective, the
structures, grounds, and even the trees in Concept3D’s
new 360° Map can be viewed from North, South, East
and West, providing a realistic experience unlike any
mapping system available.
Because of the precision used in developing the
3D models, 360° Map is extremely accurate, with
pinpoint visuals creating a visually precise point-topoint
wayfinding experience that now easily guides
users around the 3D models to their destination. The
new system is compatible with many of Concept3D’s
other advanced features, including directions, sharing,
wayfinding, rendered interiors, virtual map tours, and
pop-ups.
Concept3D launches 360° Map in collaboration
with Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Hawaii
Convention Center, and Baldwin Wallace University,
demonstrating the potential of the new software for
sporting arenas, major event and conference centers,
higher education, and tourism.
Since 2006, Concept3D has been an innovator in
developing interactive mapping and virtual tour
software, and powers the interactive maps and tours
of major theme parks, conference and event locations,
hotels and hospitality, higher education institutions,
and businesses. 360° Map is the latest innovation
from the company, giving its clients a whole new tool
to help their audiences explore, wayfind, and get the
information they need.
“360° Map was years in development and is a major
advancement in online mapping with unmatched
accuracy, stunning 3D models that can be viewed
from any angle, and the ability to spin, tilt and rotate,”
said Gordon Boyes, CEO, Concept3D. “People light
up when they experience the ability to fly around
meticulously modeled 3D buildings and grounds,
and it creates a lasting impression that we know
will help our clients market their locations, as well
as significantly improving wayfinding because now
you can see all sides of a structure or location. We’ve
seen the early potential in working closely with
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Hawaii Convention
Center and Baldwin Wallace University, each with
different goals and needs that 360° Map addresses.”
1Spatial unveils new synchronisation functionality
1Spatial, the global geospatial software and solutions leader, is making
collaboration and automation even easier with the latest version of its
data validation and enhancement engine, 1Integrate.
1Integrate is now packaged with a Repository Synchronisation Tool to be used
alongside version control systems, making it simpler for teams to collaborate;
and faster to build, test and deploy rules. This release helps customers take
another step closer towards automation, demonstrate compliance and keep
track of changes.
Michael Martin, Director of Consultancy at 1Spatial Inc. says: “What’s not to be
excited about? My team has already used this Synchronisation Tool internally
to allow multiple users to author rules on different environments, and then pull
together the deliverable via a version control system. Releasing this to customers
removes barriers to sharing rules, and allows for a level of automation making
deployments and test more efficient. It also opens up the possibility of creating a
rule repository marketplace where customers can share rules or 1Spatial can provide
updates to published rules.”
1Integrate is part of the 1Spatial Platform and ensures compliance of data for use
across the enterprise by following a Location Master Data Management approach. It
provides automated data validation, cleaning, transformation and enhancement. It
enables users to assess the quality of data to ensure it meets defined specifications
and is fit for purpose.
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