LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 19, 2009 - The City of Elizabethton's Electrical System, Water Department, Public Works Department, City Management, County Planning / Zoning and Watauga Regional Water Authority located in Carter County a part of Northeastern Tennessee, selected Spatial Data Integrations, Inc. (SDI) and MapSync to provide software and services for a geographic information system (GIS) that will dramatically change the daily management of its infrastructure information. For data management, each entity will use SDImaps™, SDI's utility mapping extension to ESRI's ArcView® software. For internal and mobile viewing, they will use MapSync's GeoSyncXG® software. SDI will also provide training to facilitate implementation and ongoing technical support.

SDImaps is specifically designed for the utility industry and is intended to give the power of GIS to users with all levels of computer experience. The software enables users to more efficiently manage infrastructure assets and create an accurate up-to-date system map without having to know GIS theory or database design/administration. SDImaps is an extension of ArcGIS software, a product of GIS industry leader, ESRI.

GeoSyncXG desktop software and XG Publisher tools make it easy for GIS users to create targeted interactive maps for desktop or mobile viewing. XG desktop software offers a friendly and easy to use interface for searching, viewing and printing of published interactive maps.

Elizabethton, founded in 1799 and incorporated in 1905, is the county seat of Carter County, Tennessee and provides essential water, wastewater and electric services to more than 14,000 people.

Carter County, settled in 1760, now serves a population over 56,000. The planning office is responsible for administration of the overall County-wide planning program, and the County stormwater facilities.

About SDI
Founded in 1994, SDI is a full service ISO 9001:2000 compliant GIS firm that provides a wide variety of geospatial solutions, including database design and maintenance, systems and data integration, military intelligence and homeland security, emergency management and response and application development to government, utilities and the private sector. SDI has headquarters in Louisville, KY and satellite offices in Bowling Green, KY and Greenwood, IN.

On the Web: www.sdimaps.com.
Contact: Trey Lyon, Business Development Manager, Tel: (502) 213-0981 or email:  tlyon@sdimaps.com

About MapSync
MapSync, founded in 1994, provides integrated mapping and information solutions with GIS/GPS equipment, custom software, services, and training for State and Local Government, Municipal and Rural Utilities and Emergency Service Providers. MapSync is headquartered in Lexington, KY, and has satellite offices in Pikeville, KY, Westerville, OH, Indianapolis, IN., and Knoxville and Kingsport, TN.

On the Web: www.mapsync.com.
Contact: Ron Householder, Vice President, Tel: (859) 278-6277 or email: Email Contact