19 July 2010 — Leading spatial information and technology solutions provider, NGIS Australia, has become an associate member of the pioneering Rapid Prototyping, Development and Evaluation (RPDE) Program - a joint venture between the Australian Department of Defence and other industry partners.

The RPDE program combines Defence Force knowledge and experience with key industry partner resources and expertise, in an effort to identify and develop solutions to combat potential threats or breaches to Australian Defence Force (ADF) security.

Currently, the RPDE becomes involved once an ADF problem is detected, at which time it then assesses the situation and delivers a prototyped solution identifying the key organisations, personnel and technologies needed to provide a full response.

As an associate member, NGIS becomes one of the RPDE’s first point of contact for problems requiring spatial information solutions.

NGIS will also assist the RPDE in software development, system integration and software products.

“NGIS Australia is very excited to play such an important role in the program,” NGIS Australia Founder and Executive Director, Paul Harris said.

“It’s also a great opportunity for our R&D team to expand NGIS’s horizons by getting involved in such an innovative and cutting edge program for the Department of Defence,” he said.

NGIS Australia specialises in leveraging geospatial data and creating innovative GIS applications and software that drive cost efficiencies and add value to business.

Other RPDE associate members include Curtin University of Technology, KPMG and Microsoft Pty Ltd.

About NGIS:

NGIS Australia is a leading provider of location-based information and technology solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. For the past 16 years, the company has provided unparalleled expertise in applying advanced spatial technologies across a broad range of business environments. To find out more, visit www.ngis.com.au


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