We host and maintain customized JSP based map viewers for organizations who already deploy ArcIMS on their servers but whom want an improved map viewer.

The features and functionality of our Geocortex Internet Mapping Framework (IMF) viewer makes it one of the most sophisticated ArcIMS viewer applications on the Internet—and new features are added regularly. A drop down menu and streamlined toolbar makes for more intuitive navigation, the layer list/legend is much improved, and tools are better designed and easier to use. Map bookmarks allow users to zoom to predetermined maps and extents-and even save their own custom extents. As a recent addition users can print or save their maps as good quality PDF outputs. Many new features will be added in the coming months.

Using our hosted Geocortex IMF viewer speeds things up because the processing work is being spread over different servers and less information is zapped around the Internet. Instead of sending bloated Javascript and HTML files that must be processed by the user's computer, the IMF viewer sends only information users need, making it more efficient than the standard HTML viewer. Best of all, it requires no special plugin.

The Geocortex IMF's architecture can seem a bit complicated at first glance. All you really need to know is it improves the sophistication and efficiency of your ArcIMS site, but you can click here for a technical explanation.

For organizations supporting large distributed ArcIMS initiatives, a complete Internet Mapping Framework can also be licensed directly. Originally developed by our business partner Moxi Media for the Province of British Columbia, we consider the IMF to be the most remarkable ArcIMS extension technology in existence. At any time, we can license our customized Geocortex IMF and migrate it your infrastructure. For more information about the IMF technology in general, including licensing details, please click here. We can help you determine whether hosting or direct licensing represents the best solution for your organization.

Hosting Details

The Geocortex Map Viewer Hosting is surprisingly affordable. Not only is it a valuable ongoing service, a comparable viewer would require significant expertise and resources to develop in-house. Though we will prepare a detailed quotation at your request, be aware that our most popular package costs just $195/month (USD).

Our service is based on an annual contract, invoiced monthly. There is no cost to cancel at any time.

Here's what you get:

• a custom hosted JSP map viewer
• reduced load on your servers
• uninterrupted, worry-free service
• continuous viewer upgrades and functionality enhancements
• complete Internet mapping online help and tutorial system
• metadata management and display tools
• detailed site statistics (coming soon)

Hosting your viewer with Latitude Geographics Group Ltd. offers other advantages as well. If you ever experience problems with your ArcIMS server, we can temporarily deploy your sites using our ArcIMS infrastructure. Our climate controlled Geocortex server room is protected by a security system that includes fire and flood sensors, while important client data is protected by a carefully administered firewall. Geocortex provides full UPS protection, nightly tape backups, and emergency server resources. Our servers and T1 Internet connection provides fast, reliable service.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange a free one-month trial site running one of your existing ArcIMS mapservices.