Technology Will Allow UK’s Leading Specialist Aquatic Science Consultancy to Manage and Distribute Terabytes of Data
Huntsville, Ala., May 16, 2012 – Intergraph® proudly announces that APEM Ltd has selected ERDAS APOLLO to manage and distribute terabytes of high resolution aerial photography and growing vector mapping data currently being acquired across the United Kingdom. Intergraph distributor Sterling assisted with the original selection of ERDAS APOLLO and will provide on-going support throughout the implementation process.
APEM has been operating for 25 years and is the UK’s leading specialist aquatic science consultancy, offering an integrated approach to every aspect of the scientific study and management of freshwater and marine habitats. APEM currently employs over 130 permanent scientific staff at eight locations across the UK. APEM’s Remote Sensing Division is responsible for all aspects of remote sensing and aerial survey and brings together 35 remote sensing scientists and technical experts to provide robust data to inform any line of inquiry.
“APEM has expanded in recent years, especially in terms of its remote sensing capabilities,” said Dr. Alastair Graham, Principal Remote Sensing Scientist, APEM. “The decision to implement ERDAS APOLLO is part of the next phase of strategic growth.”
Phil Cooper, Director, Sterling added “We are excited to work with the APEM team in the coming years with their ERDAS APOLLO implementation. We are committed to working with Intergraph to meet customer requirements in exploiting, managing and accessing large geospatial datasets.”
Sterling are the UK Distributor for Intergraph’s geospatial product portfolio, promoting ERDAS APOLLO as the leading technology in raster data management, enabling clients to rapidly ingest, manipulate and deliver terabytes of geographic data
To learn more about ERDAS APOLLO and the other products within the Intergraph geospatial portfolio, please visit www.intergraph.com/geospatial/products.
About Intergraph
Intergraph is the leading global provider of engineering and geospatial software that enables customers to visualize complex data. Businesses and governments in more than 60 countries rely on Intergraph’s industry-specific software to organize vast amounts of data to make processes and infrastructure better, safer and smarter. The company’s software and services empower customers to build and operate more efficient plants and ships, create intelligent maps, and protect critical infrastructure and millions of people around the world. Intergraph operates through two divisions: Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) and Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I). Intergraph PP&M provides enterprise engineering software for the design, construction, operation and data management of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Intergraph SG&I provides geospatially powered solutions including ERDAS technologies to the public safety and security, defense and intelligence, government, transportation, photogrammetry, and utilities and communications industries. Intergraph Government Solutions (IGS) is an independent subsidiary for SG&I’s U.S. federal and classified business. Intergraph is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon AB, (Nordic exchange: HEXA B). For more information, visit www.intergraph.com and www.hexagon.com.