IN-Q-TEL HOSTS FIRST DEMO OF TEST BED TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT OF WEB MAPPING AND GEOSPATIAL FUSION SERVICES
November 14, 2000
Rosslyn, VA
In-Q-Tel, the independent technology development arm of the Central Intelligence Agency, will host demonstrations of the Open GIS Consortium's new test bed designed to accelerate the development of web mapping and geospatial fusion services for commercial markets. The demonstrations will take place November 16, 2000, at In-Q-Tel's headquarters, in Rosslyn, Virginia.
This test bed is the first major step in developing interfaces that are designed to communicate between components that fuse data with web-based map delivery.
OGC is a non-profit Wayland, Mass.-based organization that promotes the use of open software interfaces in the development of location-based and geospatial technologies. These interfaces enable established and emerging technologies to communicate with each other and will expand markets for location-based services.
For more information on the GFS test bed, please see the press release issued by OGC calling for participation in the test bed at http://www.opengis.org/info/press/fusion.htm.
About In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel is a venture catalyst that leverages the unique technology resources of the Central Intelligence Agency and its own highly experienced staff to evaluate and help develop new IT solutions for both public and private markets. In-Q-Tel's basic mission is to identify new high-impact Internet technologies that address the CIA's priority problems. This makes In-Q-Tel a valuable technology partner, providing entrepreneurs with the opportunities to develop and refine their cutting edge technologies, access both capital and markets and to help enhance national security.
By fostering the development of new technologies for both the private and public sectors, In-Q-Tel also broadens the overall market for new products. Additionally, its ability to provide entrepreneurs with a thorough, complete evaluation of new technologies represents a distinct advantage in their efforts to bring new products to market as quickly as possible. Additional information about In-Q-Tel is available at www.in-q-tel.org.
