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EmerGeo Version 4.0 Released

 

VANCOUVER, B.C. - August 5, 2008.  EmerGeo Solutions (TSX-V: EMG) a leading provider of Emergency Management GIS Mapping software and consulting services, is pleased to announce the availability of EmerGeo Version 4 with a new web browser interface.  This version of EmerGeo is the result of a collaborative effort between ESRI and EmerGeo.  After extensive development, customers will be pleased to learn that ESRI technology is being leveraged to enable interoperability and we are embracing it with EmerGeo NavigatorTM.

Key features of Version 4 include:

  • Ability to seamlessly bring together data from multiple sources;
  • Tight integration with ESRI based infrastructures;
  • Enhanced browser based interface for rapid scaling and simple drawing/plotting/publishing; and,
  • Continued support for EmerGeo’s mobile Smart Client for field operations and resiliency.

Version 4 contains the following major enhancements:

  • Embedded ArcGIS® Server technology for seamless integration of data from multiple ESRI sources:
    • ArcGIS Server map services;
    • ArcIMS;
    • ArcSDE®;
    • Geodatabases;
    • Web Map Services (WMS);
    • Locator Services; and,
    • Virtual Earth® through ArcGIS Online.
  • Enhanced browser functionality:
    • Full support for drawing and editing EmerGeo symbols that are shared and published in the same way as in the Smart Client; and,
    • Improved panning and zooming tools.
  • Fully scalable Web Map Services (WMS) server for interoperability with other OpenGIS® compliant systems.
  • Powerful technology platform for future expansion including:
    • Migration of tools that are currently available in the Smart Client to the Navigator browser including Hazard Models (ERG2008 plotter and ALOHA® interface);
    • Historical tracking;
    • Mobile mapping applications; and,
    • ArcMap extensions.

“We are excited about our new EmerGeo Navigator browser interface that integrates with ESRI’s ArcGIS Server” says Tim Webb    , Chief Technology Officer, of EmerGeo Solutions.  “This means that our tools can seamlessly interoperate within an ESRI infrastructure and leverage ESRI’s latest WebADF® technology. This sets the stage so that we can easily scale our range of flexible mapping solutions for Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and the field,” continues Mr. Webb.

EmerGeo Navigator will be premiered at the ESRI International User Conference August 3 – 7, 2008 in San Diego.

 

About EmerGeo Solutions Worldwide Inc.

EmerGeo Solutions provides fully integrated situation awareness technology, training and services to help government and industry manage risk in emergency management, environment health and safety, and security. EmerGeo’s unique managed Common Operating Picture (mCOPTM) software, based on open standards, provides a reliable, world-class risk management technology solution. Our software, training and professional services are proven effective in helping government and industry around the world to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, natural disasters, acts of terrorism and planned events.

Kavalmedia announces name change to EmerGeo Solutions Worldwide Inc.

Vancouver, B.C., August 1, 2008 – Kavalmedia Services Ltd. (TSXV – KAV) (“Kavalmedia” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it has changed its name to EmerGeo Solutions Worldwide Inc. and will trade under the symbol “EMG”, effective at the open of trading on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.  The new name and symbol will better reflect the Company’s focus on further developing the business of its wholly-owned subsidiary EmerGeo Solutions Inc.  

EmerGeo Solutions provides fully integrated situation awareness technology, training and services to help government and industry manage risk in emergency management, environment health and safety, and security. EmerGeo’s unique managed Common Operating Picture (mCOPTM) software, based on open standards, provides a reliable, world-class risk management technology solution. EmerGeo’s software, training and professional services are proven effective in helping government and industry around the world to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, natural disasters, acts of terrorism and planned events.

EmerGeo Solutions is an authorized ESRI Business Partner and Value Added Reseller of the WebEOC® crisis management software.

For more information on EmerGeo please visit http://www.emergeo.com/.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

KAVALMEDIA SERVICES LTD.

 

“Allan Larmour”

Allan Larmour, Director

For more information contact EmerGeo Solutions at:

Telephone:       (604) 681-0989  (604) 681-0989

Facsimile:        (604) 681-0079

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ESRI Canada and EmerGeo Solutions announce availability of new situation awareness solution

ESRI Canada and EmerGeo Solutions announce availability of new situation awareness solution

Toronto, ON – ESRI Canada and EmerGeo Solutions (TSX-V: EMG), a leading provider of fully integrated situation awareness technology solutions today announce the availability of EmerGeo Navigator. EmerGeo Navigator is an ESRI GIS-based emergency management solution that provides emergency managers with timely access to critical information and decision-support tools.

“We are pleased that EmerGeo Solutions has chosen to standardize their application on ESRI and Microsoft technology”, said Pierre Bilodeau, Public Safety Industry Manager, ESRI Canada. “The true power of the EmerGeo Navigator application lies in its capacity to interact with a wide range of emergency mapping tools and share data sources in real-time using web services architecture.”

EmerGeo Solutions, an ESRI Developer and Business Partner created EmerGeo Navigator – a fully integrated situation awareness technology solution specifically designed to provide decision-makers with timely access to critical information and decision-support tools before, during and after emergencies and major events.

The EmerGeo Navigator application combines server-based technology from ESRI, and Microsoft’s .NET Framework and SQL Server into a powerful centrally managed application that can be delivered to any web browser. EmerGeo’s unique managed Common Operating Picture (mCOP) technology allows information stored in siloed systems to be shared securely within and among departments and organizations.

As a result of this server-based central management, emergency responders can effectively manage any crisis, especially one that involves terrorism, since they have access to accurate real-time information. Decision making capabilities based on accurate, real-time information results in a more effective management of critical resources, which in turn saves lives, reduces property damage, and helps protect the critical infrastructures we rely on day-to-day.

“Today’s announcement underscores ESRI and EmerGeo Solutions commitment to meeting Emergency Managers needs to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from potential or actual incidents, natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other major events,” said Michael Morrow, President and CEO, EmerGeo Solutions Inc. “By embedding ESRI products into EmerGeo Version 4 and delivering enhanced decision support capabilities via the new EmerGeo Navigator web client, we will be able to tightly integrate with customer’s GIS infrastructure and deliver managed Common Operating Picture and situation awareness technology.”

Navigator will be showcased for the first time at the Public Safety Pavilion during the ESRI International User Conference in San Diego, California, August 4 to 8th.

EmerGeo Solutions, Inc. provides consulting services and fully integrated situation awareness technology solutions to help manage risk in Emergency Management, Environment Health & Safety, Security and Business Resilience for government and industry. Our EmerGeo software application provides all decision-makers with timely access to critical information and the decision-support tools needed before, during and after emergencies and major events.

EmerGeo’s unique managed Common Operating Picture (mCOP™) technology allows information stored in siloed systems to be shared securely and in a controlled way among work groups so that all decision-makers are working from the most up-to-date, accurate and validated information available. Our hosted Learning Management System (eLearning) ensures customers can implement our technology and best practices in a cost-effective manner.

EmerGeo Solutions (Kavalmedia ) Appoints New CFO

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – May 21, 2008) – EmerGeo Solutions, Inc.. (TSX VENTURE: KAV; “EmerGeo” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tony M. Ricci, CA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Mr. Ricci is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of practice experience, mainly with public companies listed on Canadian and US stock exchanges. Mr. Ricci is currently also CFO of Keegan Resources Inc. and was formerly a director and CFO of Norsemont Mining Inc. and Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. and Petaquilla Copper Ltd., companies with a combined market capitalization exceeding $700 million. His expertise involves corporate finance, corporate structure and financial reporting. Mr. Ricci has also been involved as director or officer of numerous other public companies and acted as the finder of TSX listed Carmanah Technologies Corp. Mr. Ricci previously worked at Amec (formerly H.A. Simons Ltd.) and KPMG. Mr. Ricci provides EmerGeo with extensive experience in the areas of corporate finance, acquisitions, financial reporting, corporate governance and accounting, and corporate structure advice.

The Company also wishes to announce that it has changed its fiscal year end from June 30 to March 31 to match the fiscal year end.

About EmerGeo Solutions (Kavalmedia)
Effective May 2, 2008, Kavalmedia acquired EmerGeo Solutions, Inc. (“EmerGeo”), a British Columbia corporation which develops, integrates, resells and supports emergency management software solutions and services. Historically, governments and industry have relied on manual (paper-based) tracking systems and voice communications to coordinate and support emergency response activities and resources. EmerGeo’s mapping software is an OpenGIS (Geographic Information System)-based system designed to streamline information flows among first responders in the field and decision makers in emergency operation centres (“EOC’s”), while also providing a strong interoperability tool between diverse GIS and Enterprise software environments facilitating local, state and federal coordination. EmerGeo’s software also provides an optional interface to Augusta, Georgia based ESi Acquisition, Inc.’s WebEOC crisis management software, giving users an ability to visualize their incident, resources and other data on electronic maps.

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EmerGeo Solutions, Inc. provides consulting services and fully integrated situation awareness technology solutions to help manage risk in Emergency Management, Environment Health & Safety, Security and Business Resilience for government and industry. Our EmerGeo software application provides all decision-makers with timely access to critical information and the decision-support tools needed before, during and after emergencies and major events.

EmerGeo’s unique managed Common Operating Picture (mCOP™) technology allows information stored in siloed systems to be shared securely and in a controlled way among work groups so that all decision-makers are working from the most up-to-date, accurate and validated information available. Our hosted Learning Management System (eLearning) ensures customers can implement our technology and best practices in a cost-effective manner.

EmerGeo Version 3.9 Released

Adding Global Positioning System (GPS) Tracking — Simulation Replay — File Attachments to Features

VANCOUVER, B.C. — April 15, 2008 — EmerGeo Solutions (TSX-V: KAV) is please to announce a major new release of its EmerGeo emergency mapping software that extends its functionality and interoperability capabilities.
EmerGeo is used by many government and industry organizations around the world to collect, analyze, track and communicate critical information before, during and after any type of emergency or disaster. Its unique workflow engine ensures that the right information is published to the right people or groups in the field, in an EOC or on the other side of the world.

Several requests from customers for product-enhancement have been added into Version 3.9. New functions include:

  1. GPS Interface (Global Positioning Interface) to track users in the field;
  2. Enhanced hotlinks with automatic file uploading (e.g. uploading photo’s from the field);
  3. Real-time USGS Earthquake ‘Shake Map’ Feed Interface;
  4. Increased reliability and efficiency in both EmerGeo Server and Smart Client;
  5. Enhanced browser panes in the EmerGeo Smart Client that can now contain both EmerGeo Browser and WebEOC® sessions;
  6. Enhanced draw tools;
  7. WebEOC Version 7 compatibility;
  8. Unicode support for international language support (such as Arabic) in both the Smart Client and Browser clients;
  9. Enhanced Web Services Application Programming Interface (API) to enable two-way data sharing with external mapping and other web applications;
  10. A “Replay” functionality for layers with time attributes (e.g. oil spills); and,
  11. A new Dialogic Communicator NXT® Notification Interface (currently in Beta).

“We continue to mesh all the pieces together through our OpenGIS® platform and through alliances with industry leaders such as ESRI and ESi (WebEOC®)”, states Mike Morrow    , EmerGeo Solutions’ President and CEO. “The key is our managed spatial workflow publishing engine that ensures only the right information is sent to the right people or groups – to avoid the common information overload problem. EmerGeo is re-defining the term Common Operating Picture (COP) – we now offer mCOP™: a managed Common Operating Picture”.

Existing EmerGeo customers will receive these new features at no charge as part of their EmerGeo Annual Support and Maintenance Agreement.

“Version 4, due out shortly, will further advance EmerGeo’s capabilities and bring us much closer to our goal of delivering a true Common Operating Picture application that leverages OpenGIS® and ESRI standards to enable seamless access and sharing of data among field staff and site support organizations (Emergency Operation Centres)”, states Morrow.

EmerGeo Version 4 will offer a tight integration with the latest ESRI ArcGIS® technology, giving users a familiar web client user interface and integrating EmerGeo’s emergency layers with their organization’s existing ESRI ArcGIS® and Spatial Database Engine (SDE) data.

EmerGeo Solutions, Inc. is an authorized Value-Added Reseller of the WebEOC® software, an ESRI Developer and Business Partner, a member of the Open GIS Consortium and developer of emergency mapping applications that leverage open web standards to enable interoperability.

EmerGeo continues to expand its implementations globally with many recent sales in the USA, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Canada.

EmerGeo Solutions, Inc. provides consulting services and fully integrated situation awareness technology solutions to help manage risk in Emergency Management, Environment Health & Safety, Security and Business Resilience for government and industry. Our EmerGeo software application provides all decision-makers with timely access to critical information and the decision-support tools needed before, during and after emergencies and major events.

EmerGeo’s unique managed Common Operating Picture (mCOP™) technology allows information stored in siloed systems to be shared securely and in a controlled way among work groups so that all decision-makers are working from the most up-to-date, accurate and validated information available. Our hosted Learning Management System (eLearning) ensures customers can implement our technology and best practices in a cost-effective manner.

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