K2 Geospatial - News

A partnership between ICADE and K2 Geospatial - Innovative solution to optimize Asset, Property and Facility Management

2011-12-06T02:39:05-05:00

Press Release

Paris – Montreal: 30^th November 2011

ICADE, through iPORTA, "real estate IT solutions", has acquired JMap-FM, an innovative software solution in property and asset management. As a software editor of iPorta suite, a tertiary real estate information systems tailored to each real estate profession: Asset, Property and Facility Management, this new acquisition extends the functionality of its IT solutions at the heart of real estate performance. JMap-FM is an extension of JMap, a map-oriented integration platform, created by K2 Geospatial, which facilitates the collaboration and exchange of information. The acquisition of JMap-FM will allow iPorta software suite to integrate the geographic function, which is fully compatible with the plans and drawing programs already operated by its users.

The demand for information systems in commercial real estate increases rapidly; needs are numerous and vary according to the areas of expertise: Asset, Property and Facilities Management. As a result, ICADE iPORTA built a modular, open and scalable portal solution designed to address those respective needs. The integration of JMap-FM within the iPorta software suite enhances its modularity while preserving its scalability, to guarantee continuing adaptation to the development needs of the real estate reference, its interoperability with trade tools already in place, and the flexibility to meet the characteristics of each profession and the specificities of each project.

Gerald Horlande, Managing Director of iPorta said: “In the real estate sector the implementation of structuring and efficient information systems has become a strategic necessity: For investors: due to the decision cycles of the real estate markets; for users to better control real estate resources; but also due to the complexity of domains dealt with, the interactivity between the domains involved and the quantity of information distributed among the various holders and data bases. Thus, the iPorta software suite with its new module JMap-FM, a true control and optimization tool, is part of this real estate performance and tertiary company growth perspective".

The solution JMap-FM brings a global vision in managing real estate assets. For instance, it has the ability to centrally store all system information such as; the occupation and maintenance of buildings database and to make it readily accessible to all users with no major changes to exiting applications. This allows to view and access data from any desktop such as; a plan with the ability to overlay layers of information and, to add, retrieve, share and transform data in a multidisciplinary approach as well as edit maps and plans.

Mr. Jacques Charron, President of K2Geospatial, said: "Icade is a well-respected organization in the real estate market whose activities cover the entire value chain. The strategic alliance with Icade has enormous potential because it combines our expertise to meet the challenges of growing organizations and to access, without conversion, heterogeneous information sources. This solution, a map-oriented integration platform, enables managers to maintain their existing real estate IT systems while having an overall operational view of reality in real time and managing projects with a sustainable and societal approach."

JMap-FM is a true tool adapted to each real estate profession to successfully enhance, map and easily update asset, property and facility management.

ABOUT ICADE

Icade is a listed company, subsidiary of the Caisse des Dépôts which carries out business activities in property investment and associated services in the offices, business parks, shopping centres, public healthcare and housing sectors. Expertise in its different business lines means that Icade is able to provide its clients with personalised solutions and act in respect of all the current concerns of the property sector. In 2010, Icade recorded consolidated turnover of 1,432 million euros and net current cash flow of 175 million euros. At 30 June 2011, the re-valued liquidation net asset value stood at 4,352 million euros or 83.9 euros per share.

For more information
Direction of Large Account and Communication
www.icade.fr
Telephone : 33 (1) 41 57 71 02

ABOUT K2 GEOSPATIAL

K2 Geospatial’s mission is to democratize access to spatial information and analysis tools by developing software that becomes visual aids to decision makers. The solutions meet the needs of land and building management, asset-infrastructure management and security. These solutions are intended for municipalities and regional governments, ports and airports as well as public utilities.

JMAP, its flagship product, is both a mapping platform dedicated to systems integration and a "Web-GIS" recognized for its openness and its neutrality, its speed, robustness and scalability. JMAP provides geospatial services as it accesses and operates, withease, complex systems in silos.

-------------30 ---------------

For more information:

Francine Lecompte Gittins

Email: fgittins@k2geospatial.com

740 Notre-Dame Ouest, bureau 1260
Montréal, Québec CANADA
H3C 3X6
Telephone : (514) 285-1211
www.k2geospatial.com

6th JMap User Conference Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 in Montreal

2011-05-24T05:29:51-04:00

Montreal, 24 May 2011 : K2 Géospatial is pleased to invite you to its 6^th JMap User Conference, Tuesday, October 11^th from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM to be held at the Biosphere in Montreal.

This conference is aimed at all JMap’s users, partners of K2 Geospatial and anyone with an interest in JMap and its related applications in organizations.

At the 6th JMap User Conference, K2 Geospatial team members will present K2’s corporate vision for 2012-2013, the latest JMap’s technologies and its new extensions (Mobile Operations, JMap Imagery, Signal-X, etc.) as well as the roadmap for version 5.0. In addition, customers and partners of K2 will share their experiences and know-how and will demonstrate JMap ‘s applications in their respective sectors.

"This conference, held every 2 years, is an excellent opportunity for sharing with our customers and partners ideas and innovative geospatial solutions related to the most pressing problems which they face in their respective areas of activity" said Jacques Charron, President of K2 Geospatial. This conference is an important event for organisations involved or interested in JMap.

Please note that the conference will be held October 11^th to facilitate the travel plans of those participants attending Geomatics 2011 on October12^th and 13^th, 2011. K2 Geospatial, Bronze Sponsor at Geomatics 2011, will be an exhibitor.

Seats are limited and reservations must be made no later than October 5^th.

-------------30---------------

ABOUTK2 GEOSPATIAL

K2 Geospatial’s mission is to democratize access to spatial information and analysis tools by developing software that is a visual aid for decision makers. JMap, a map-oriented integration platform, enables organizations to easily implement an Enterprise Web GIS in order to meet the needs of land and property management systems, asset management, capital planning systems and security. These solutions are intended for municipal and regional governments, ports and airports as well as public utilities.

JMAP, K2’s flagship product, is both a mapping platform dedicated to systems integration and a "Web-GIS" recognized for its openness and its flexibility, its speed, robustness and scalability. JMAP provides geospatial services and accesses and operates complex systems in silos with ease.

For more information :

Francine Lecompte Gittins
Courriel : fgittins@k2geospatial.com
740 Notre-Dame Ouest, bureau 1260
Montréal, Québec Canada H3C 3X6
Téléphone: (514) 285-1211
www.k2geospatial.com

K2 GEOSPATIAL APPOINTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

2011-05-03T02:42:10-04:00

MONTREAL, May 3rd 2011 – K2 Geospatial, editor of JMAP, announces the promotion of Sylvain Beaumont, Director of Research and Development and Francine Lecompte Gittins asthe Director of Communication and Marketing.

Sylvain Beaumont, B.Sc.A was appointed Directorof Research and Development at K2 Geospatial. In his new role, Sylvain Beaumont will manage all activities of scientificresearch and experimental development (RS&DE) ofK2 Geospatial. Sylvain will also be responsible for managing the development of JMAP’s technology. Sylvain Beaumont, graduated incomputer science and software engineering from University of Quebec in Montreal, and he willreport directly to Jean Robert Desbiens-Haddad,Vice President Technology.

Francine Lecompte Gittins, MSBA, becomes Director of Communication and Marketing at K2 Geospatial where she was until now, Director of EuropeanOperations. Based in France,Francine Lecompte Gittins’ mission will be to capitalize on technological excellence and expertise of the company in order toaffirm the presence andvisibility of K2 Geospatial in Canadian, American, European and South American markets. Francine Lecompte Gittins holds a BA from McGill Universityand an MSBA from San Francisco State University.

"The promotionof Sylvain Beaumont and Francine Lecompte Gittins comes at an important time for K2 Geospatial” said Jacques Charron, President of K2 Geopatial. “Our business is growing rapidly and we are expanding intonew markets nationally and internationally with innovative geospatial solutions, tailored to the needs of decision makers for land and building management, asset & infrastructure managementand security. Therefore, wemust devote more resources in innovation, quality in our developmentprocess and our marketingposition. Sylvain's expertise in software development and Francine in the field of international marketing and communications, will accompany K2 Geospatial in achieving its expansionplans. "

ABOUT K2 GEOSPATIAL

K2 Geospatial's mission is to democratize access to spatial information and analysis tools by developing software that becomes visual aids to decision makers. The solutions meet the needs of land and building management, asset & infrastructure management and security. These solutions are intended for municipalities and regional governments, ports and airports as well as public utilities.

JMAP, its flagship product, is both a mapping platform dedicated to systems integration and a "Web-GIS" recognized for its openness and its neutrality, its speed, robustness and scalability. JMAP provides geospatial services as it accesses and operates, with ease, complex systems in silos.

-------------30 ---------------

For more information:

Francine Lecompte Gittins

Email: fgittins@k2geospatial.com

740 Notre-Dame Ouest, bureau 1260
Montréal, Québec CANADA
H3C 3X6

Téléphone: (514) 285-1211

www.k2geospatial.com

6th JMAP USER CONFERENCE 2011 - Tuesday October 11, 2011

2011-04-25T08:07:53-04:00

Come discover our latest applications for optimizing your spatial analysis and operations.
K2 Geospatial is pleased to invite you to its 6th JMAP User Conference, Tuesday October 11, 2011 from 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. including cocktail. Program will propose technical presentations, projects carried out by our users and partners and latest news.
The program details and exact location will be announced shortly.
We hope to see you and please, save this date:
Tuesday October 11, 2011 in your diary.
The cost of attending the conference is included in the package for maintenanceand support.

K2 selected among the finalists for: The Grand Prize of Excellence in Transportation, 4th Edition

2011-04-25T05:54:22-04:00

The Quebec Association of Transportation and Highways will present on May 26, its "Award of Excellence in Transportation ". In renewing the event for the fourth consecutive year, AQTR wants to reward projects that helped promote or improve transportation in Quebec and support outstanding initiatives. "
The project presented on that occasion by K2 Geospatial: "Technology Geospatial for Winter Roads" was ranked among the best projects and was nominated for the "AQTR Winter Road Award "
The winning project will be unveiled at the "4th Gala Grand Prize for Excellence in Transportation" to be held May 26 in Quebec, as part of the National Transportation Week 2011.

K2 Geospatial will participate at Geomatics 2011 on October 12th and13th, 2011

2011-04-10T09:36:44-04:00

K2 Geospatial is a bronze sponsor at the symposium "Geomatics 2011" which will be held October 12th and 13th at the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure. We will have a booth demonstrating our solutions for municipals and local governments, airports, ports and public utilities.
Geomatics 2011 is a conference for managers and technical staff alike from the public or private sectors. We look forward to seeing you at our kiosk.

For more information, please visit : http://www.geomatique2011.com/

The 53rd ACPA AGM & Conference - August 6 - August 10, 2011 in Sept Iles

2011-04-10T09:20:34-04:00

K2 Geospatial will participate to the the 53rd ACPA AGM & Conference. Conference of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, August 6 - August 10, in Sept Iles. ACPA Conference provides an opportunity for all in the port community to reflect on critical issues of the day and to network with like-minded people in the port community.
For more information, please visit the web site: http://www.portsi.com/main.php?sid=m&mid=41&lng=2

AAPA 2011 Annual Convention and Expo-September 11-15, 2011 in Seattle

2011-04-09T18:25:09-04:00

K2 Geospatial will participate at the 100th "AAPA 2011 Annual Convention and Expo" (American Association of Port Authorities) in Seattle from Septembre 11th through 15th, 2011.

The AAPA Annual Convention and Expo is recognized as the premiere gathering of the seaport industry. The.American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention gathers top decision makers--port commissioners and senior level port professional staff from throughout the Western Hemisphere.

To learn more about the Conference, please visit the web site : http://www.aapa-ports.org/Programs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=17767

5th annual Canadian Network of Asset Managers Workshop-May 8-11, 2011

2011-04-09T18:12:14-04:00

K2 Geospatial will participate at the "5th annual Canadian Network of Asset Managers Workshop" from May 8-11, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Under the theme Building Communities, The City of Burnaby (next to Vancouver) is pleased to be hosting Canada’s premier professional development and networking opportunity for municipal asset management professionals.

For more information, please visit the web site : http://www.cnam.ca/index.php?page=annual-workshop

2011 Annual AAAE Conference-Atlanta from May 15-18, 2011

2011-04-09T17:56:20-04:00

K2 Geospatial will have a booth at the 83rd "AAAE Conference & Exposition" in Atlanta (Georgia) from May 15th through 18th, 2011. The AAAE Conference always attracts thousands of airport and aviation professionals, including airport executives, airport and aviation suppliers and vendors and other related airport fields and representatives. The AAAE Conference connects with leading decision-makers from some 300 airports and hundreds of the industry's leading companies.
Please come and vist us at our booth at the AAAE Conference in Atlanta.

For more information, please visit the web site : http://events.aaae.org/sites/110501/

The 14th annual AAAE GIS Conference and Exhibition in Portland from April 10 - 13, 2011

2011-04-09T17:40:57-04:00

K2 Geospatial, a member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), will participate at the only conference in the world dedicated to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at airports and in the aviation system. This event will take place in Portand (Oregon) from April 10th through 13th, 2011.

For more information about the conference, please visit their web site at: http://events.aaae.org/sites/110403/index.cfm

46 th Annual Congress of AQTR - Montreal April 11 through 13th 2011

2011-04-09T17:30:02-04:00

K2 Geospatial will have a booth at the 46 th Congress of the AQTR (Association québecoise du transport et les routes) on April 11, 12 and 13 2011 at The Palais des Congres in Montreal. The Palais is located at 1001 Place Jean Paul Riopelle downtown Montreal. By metro, take Place d'Armes metro station which links directly with the Palais. Come and visit us at the Palais.

K2 Geospatial hits the Ontario Good Roads Association Colloquium

2010-10-18T11:59:49-04:00

October 18th, 2010- K2 GEOSPATIAL (K2) will present JMAP technologies at the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Snow & Ice Colloquium.

As leaders in Quebec's Municipal GIS sector and renowned for its services and support, K2 is proud to present JMap and its solutions to optimize operations in road management.

JMap, K2's flagship product, is an interactive map oriented platform accessible through private, public and/or mobile networks. It's a "Stress-Free Web-GIS" known for its neutrality, speed, strength and extensibility. JMap is a geospatial HUB solution at the service of decision-makers as it provides real-time access to data and systems in a centralized environment.

JMap Extensions are modular-base specialized functionalities or connectors (data, 3rd party applications and services) that provide a personalized solution.

JMap Solutions for Road Management include: Mobile Operations for GPS & RF tracking (time and location) of vehicles (snow ploys, salt trucks...) and equipment; Sign Management for a location-base inventory & work order system; Mobile Video Viewer for a map base access to video and attribute road assessment data; Scanned Blue Prints Manager for a georeferenced access to road profiles, improvements plans, utility networks... Geocoding and Network Analysis for best routes plotting, and more...

DO NOT MISS Jean-Robert Desbiens-Haddad, VP technologies, that will be on site [booth #7 NE corner of floor plan) to answer any questions on JMap. Webinars and product demonstrations can be arranged for people that cannot attend the Colloquium.

About K2 Geospatial
Since 1995, K2 Geospatial has been well-known for the development of geospatial solutions. Its mission: provide easy access to spatial information and visual support for decision makers. K2 delivers value-added solutions for the management of land, assets and security that address the needs of municipalities, regional administrations, ports and airports. K2 is renowned for the quality of its service and its expertise in GIS, Java development and integration.

For more information:
Michelle Gagné
K2 Geospatial
(514) 285-1212
info@k2geospatial.com
www.k2geospatial.com

The City of Terrebonne integrates G.O. LOC, open geospatial services provided by the Ministry of Public Security, with J

2010-03-31T01:02:00-04:00

Montreal, Wednesday, March 31st 2010 - The City of Terrebonne integrated the G.O.LOC location and data services provided by the Ministry, to JMap, the mapping integration platform used in the city for land management and Logiciels Radar , the call dispatching system used by the public safety. The arrival of this new service, under continued development at the MSP, is a great step forward for Quebec's public security and will be helpful in all kinds of situations, such as fire, crisis management and any emergency events requiring high security interventions.
Following a series of tests carried out by the Ministry and several 911 call centers and partners of the Ministry, the first development phase is now completed. G.O.LOC services will allow a rapid search by address, municipality, highway distance indicators, toponymy, GPS coordinates, company name and Hydro-Québec sites. As a matter of fact, 911 call center dispatchers now have access to geolocation tools connected to a uniform geobase integrating several levels of high-quality spatial information provided by various ministries, municipalities as well a public organizations and companies. For further information, click on the following G.O. LOC link at the Ministry Web site or visit the new Blog by the MSP GIS team.

« One of our objectives was to automate the transfer of search results to the dispatching system, otherwise first-line users would have to re-enter manually the information. Besides increasing the time needed to complete the task, it would considerably increase the risk of mistakes. We process approximately 800 calls per day and we provide emergency police and fire assistance to a large territory including the cities of Bois-des-Fillion and Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines... This, for us, was essential, because a few minutes can make a great difference in an emergency situation." - Guy Ménard, Director of Public Security, City of Terrebonne.

This project was completed within only a month, which demonstrates the excellent collaboration between the city's various services involved in the process and the Ministry of Public Security, along with K2 Geospatial, editor of JMap and acting as integrator in this project.

To conclude, it must be noted that the project was facilitated by the interoperability of existing systems and with the industry standards developed by Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC).

-30-

About K2 Geospatial
Since 1995, K2 Geospatial has been well-know for the development of geospatial solutions. Its mission: provide easy access to spatial information by developing computer software which becomes a visual support for decision makers. K2 provides value-added solutions for the management of assets and security. These solutions answer needs in land, buildings and infrastructures management and are specifically developed for municipalities, regional administrations, harbors and airports. K2 is renowned for the quality of its service and its expertise in SIG, Java development and integration.

JMap, its flagship product, is an interactive card accessible through company, public and/or mobile networks. It's a "Stress-Free Web-GIS" known for its accessibility, neutrality, speed, strength and extensibility. JMap is a geospatial solution at the service of decision-makers as it allows to easily access and operate various systems which are often complex and isolated

For more information:
Michelle Gagné
K2 Geospatial
mgagne@k2geospatial.com
www.k2geospatial.com

About the Ministry of Public Safety of Quebec (MSP)

For more information concerning the test projet between the 9-11 call centers and the MSP:
Jean-Louis Leblanc
jean-louis.leblanc@msp.gouv.qc.ca

For more technical and GIS information at the MSP contact geomsp@msp.gouv.qc.ca or visit their blog http://geomsp.msp.gouv.qc.ca/blogue/

About Radar 911 Systems Inc.

For more information concerning the public safety software tools provided by Radar 911 Systems Inc. please contact:
Alex Moosz
amoosz@radar-911.com
www.radar-911.com

The City of Saguenay selects JMap to optimize snow removal operations! Web-GIS helping Quebec municipalities improve their winter road maintenance.

2010-03-17T07:00:00-04:00

Montreal, March 17, 2010 – After Montreal, Blainville and Repentigny, the City of Saguenay has adopted JMap for the management of their mobile operations and snow removal.

« We are taking advantage of this year’s very little snow to provide public works and civil engineering with new tools to improve road management and security for the benefit of the entire municipality (311, 911 Services, Civil security…)». - Mr. Laval Claveau, Public works, City of Saguenay Quebec.

JMap integrates, in time and space, the location of equipment (GPS, RF...), its metric information (status, quantity, speed...) and operational data (sectors, priorities, work orders, resources...) with municipal and regional information (property information, address geobase...) in order to provide a complete view of the situation. JMap is a visual support for operational and strategic decision taking.

This solution is user-friendly and provides access to powerful tools for the planification, analysis and visualization of information. Location and geofencing functions allow municipalities a better management of their subcontractors and a real time image of work progress. Also, a ‘Grand public’ option makes it possible to show this work in progress to the citizens directly from the City’s Website or from a Web site hosted by K2 Geospatial.

About K2 Geospatial

Since 1995, K2 Geospatial is pursuing its mission to provide easy access to spatial information by the development of solutions that becomes a visual support for decision makers. The solutions developed by K2 Geospatial optimise the management of land, building, infrastructures and security. These solutions address the municipal, local and regional government as well as ports and airports needs.

JMap, its flagship product, is at the same time a map driven integration platform as well as a popular Web-GIS software. Recognised for its interactivity, neutrality, connectivity, speed, and extensibility, JMap is a geospatial solution at the service of decision-makers as it allows easy access and operation of systems used by the organisation which are often complex and isolated.

For more information

Michelle Gagné
K2 Geospatial
mgagne@k2geospatial.com
www.k2geospatial.com

K2 Geospatial and Keeneo sign a partnership agreement

2009-11-05T13:25:00-05:00

Montréal, November 5th, 2009 - On October 24, K2 Geospatial (K2) and Keeneo signed a partnership agreement for the distribution and support of Keeneo's video analytics software products.

Keeneo provides Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) solutions that are adapted to customer security and operational logistic needs to help monitor and manage in real-time the video streams from video surveillance cameras. Based on a patented 4D technology, the analyzed data extracted from the video stream encompasses size, position, and behavior in the real 3D world with the relevance of time. In this way, Keeneo's 4D video analytics simulates intelligent and accurate human decisions derived from a visual input.

SafeZone is Keeneo's leading security offering featuring analytics for intrusion or incident detection and verification as well as perimeter protection applications. Metric Manager provides video analytics to improve the efficiency of business or facility operations such as people or vehicle counting, crowd density measurements and line management.

An initial partnership was signed in 2007 for the development of a JMap-VSI Keeneo connector capable of displaying, on an area map and/or a building plan, the exact location of alerts generated by the presence of people, objects or behaviours and consequently allowing an easier coordination and shorter intervention time. This partnership was the result of K2 and Keeneo's desire to provide high value added products.

"In order to offer our customers a very wide range of products, the logical progression to this partnership was the distribution of the KEENEO product line," commentated Jacques Charron, President, K2 Geospatial. Benoit Georis, CEO, Keeneo, added: "I am excited by this partnership with K2, a proven technology provider, who will broaden Keeneo's reach into North America and enable K2 to further provide geospatial and related security and operational logistics solutions to their customers."

Dick Salzman, VP Marketing for Keeneo observed: "This strategic partnership between K2 and Keeneo underscores the commitment by these companies to deliver to ports, airports, health, government and businesses entities, high quality, advanced technology solutions that provide optimal asset and security management processes."

In conclusion, Benoit Géoris and Jacques Charron would like to thank UBIFRANCE, the agency for international development, which helped facilitate this partnership.

-30-

About K2 Geospatial
Since its creation in 1995, K2 Geospatial has been well-know for the development of geospatial solutions. Its mission: provide easy access to spatial information. JMap, its flagship product, is based on Web technologies, allowing organizations to easily provide access to their applications and data to non technicians and decision makers. JMap reads the industry's standard data without conversion and is extendable via a Java software development tool.
www.k2geospatial.com

About Keeneo
Founded in 2005 and based in Sophia-Antipolis, France, Keeneo boasts on an international team that combines expertise in the areas of security, video, computer and software engineering to provide accurate video analytics. Keeneo's patented 4D video analytics and artificial intelligence incorporates elements of both space and time. Keeneo products and services are integrated with leading video surveillance, security and facility control systems to help government and business professionals provide better security protection and operational efficiencies.
www.keeneo.com

Information :
K2 Geospatial
Michelle Gagné
(514) 285-1211 poste 118
mgagne@k2geospatial.com

Keeneo
Pauline Marin
+ 33 (0) 4 92 38 84 34
pauline.marin@keeneo.com

5th JMap User Conference – A milestone event!

2009-11-02T10:38:55-05:00

Montreal, November 2nd, 2009 - The K2 Geospatial (formerly KHEOPS) team would like to thank all those who attended the 5th JMap user conference held on October 20, 2009 at Montreal's Olympic StadiumTower. This event was an important milestone in the history of the company andthe K2 team appreciated sharing this occasionwith JMap users and business partners.

To launch the conference, Jacques Charron, President and General Manager of K2 Geospatial, presented hiscorporative vision, officially unveiled the company's new name and spoke of thereasons which brought about this change. His speech, both humorous and friendly set the mood for the conference. On this occasion, K2 Geospatial also introduced a new Web site www.k2geospatial.com as well as a marketing and communication strategy.

Everyone agrees that the highlight of this event was the launching of JMap 4.0. This version includes several architectural, fonctional and ergonomic enhancements, as well as newclient interfaces in Java, Open Layer and BlackBerry. To close the first part ofthe conference, K2 Geospatial presented its strategies for data migration and tutoring.

The second half of theconference was devoted to JMap partners who impressed all participants with their technology and expertise. K2 Geospatial would like to thank all thespeakers: Jean-Charles Génois (Outsource Service), Benoît Géoris (KEENEO), Djaffar Abdou (IFCS), Maryse Bergeron (Somum Solution), LucD'Amours (PG Govern), Alex Moosz (Radar 911), Chantale Arguin (Groupe Trifide)and Jonathan Boivin (Intercel Communication).

Since its creation in 1995, K2Geospatial has been well-known for the development of interactive GISsolutions. Its mission: provide easy access to spatial information. JMap, its flagship product, operates on Web technologies, allowing organizations to distribute their georeferenced applications and data intelligence throughout corporate, public and mobile networks to non-technicians and decision makers. JMap is a neutral solution, works in all data and technology environments and reads without conversion most industry-standards spatial databases and servers. JMap can also be extended via a Software Development Kit (SDK) in Java.

-30-

Click here for more pictures of the 5th JMap User Conference. Or view some of the conference presentations.

For more information :
Michelle Gagné
+(514) 285-1211 local 118
mgagne@k2geospatial.com

K2 Geospatial presents JMap 4.0

2009-10-28T13:31:15-04:00

A breakthrough in the field of WEB-GIS

KHEOPS technologies presents JMap 4.0

Montreal, September 30^th 2009 - The Montreal-based company KHEOPS technologies presented today the fourth generation of JMap - its flagship product solution to improve communication and operations by creating a georeferenced HUB with secured access to the organisation's data intelligence and business applications.

JMap 4.0 provides significant changes on many levels. Enhanced collaboration and editing tools offer all the required flexibility for communication and decision-making. Everyone who had a sneak-preview agrees - this fourth generation of JMap will bring many new benefits to users and partners alike such as improved assets management and overall security.

With this new generation of product, KHEOPS is proud to confirm its membership and contribution to the Open Source community by including a JMap AJAX client based on Open Layers technologies. KHEOPS also reasserts its commitment to interoperability by adding new OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) connectors (WMS, GML, WFS) and industry-standard database formats (PostGIS, MySQL Spatial, Oracle locator...) to the solution.

Among functional improvements, we find:

A new graphic interface with a modern look that offers: more flexibility with modular, dockable and retractable components; enhanced label positioning that follow curves, a lens tool to magnify the section below the cursor without zooming; synchronized views and synchronised cursors for easier comparisons; display of tabular data...

A mouse-over with HTML enabled content to add intelligent web pages, images, videos, data capture forms... Creation and editing of personal layers that can be shared or saved in relational tables on the server.

An alert and message manager allowing simultaneous and different actions depending on the type of message (notifications of contexts reception, messages from the administrator, security alarms, etc.) .

A mobile "out of the box" client interface for the Blackberry.

A completely redesigned administration interface to improve ease-of-use and user experience.

The official launching of JMap 4.0 will take at the 5^th JMap User Conference that will be held on October 20, 2009, in the tower of Montreal's Olympic stadium. Users conference, a highly-awaited event which will be held in Montreal, at the Olympic Stadium Tower.

Since the firm's creation in 1995, KHEOPS Technologies is well known for the implementation of interactive geopublishing solutions. JMap, its flagship product, operates on Web based technology, thus allowing organisations to easily distribute their georeferenced applications and data intelligence throughout corporate, public and mobile networks. JMap reads industry standards without conversion and can be extended via a program development tool in Java.

- 30 -

For more information :

Michelle Gagné, KHEOPS technologies
514 285-1211, ext. 118
MGagne@k2geospatial.com

KHEOPS technologies becomes K2 Geospatial

2009-10-20T13:19:50-04:00

KHEOPS becomes K2 Geospatial

The Montreal-based company changes its name

Montreal,October 20, 2009. KHEOPS technologies, a canadian firm, editor of JMap software a geospatial on line solution, has changed its name and will now beknown as K2 Geospatial.

Thegrowth and development of international markets required a more evocative andpersonnalized name to reflect the company's sector of activity. "This change ofname became necessary, because several kheops, keops or cheops already existed,both here and elsewhere, and this caused confusion. Also, the copyright ofkheops did not belong to us and the word "technologies" did not define clearlyenough our activities" said Jacques Charron, President of K2 Geospatial."Moreover, after 15 years of activity, our company has greatly changed. From aconsulting firm working mainly in Quebec, we have become a software editor,increasingly active in international markets.

This change of name became necessary but managementwanted to maintain a connection with the old name. Thus, the K evokes KHEOPS,the number 2 refers to the company's second generation (and coincides with Web2.0!) and Geospatial speaks for itself; Finally, K2, like the well-known Karakorum mountain, refers tomovement, youth, inspiration of wide territories, solidity of rock and a goalto reach.

Finally, the new name means a new graphic signature, anew Website (and a Blog) as well as an update of our marketing strategies.However, although we will be known as K2 GEOSPATIAL, there will be no impact onthe administrative, corporate and legal standing of the company.

On this occasion, we will also be launching JMap Version4.0, our flagship product.

- 30 -

About K2 GEOSPATIAL

Since the firm'screation in 1995, K2 GEOSPATIAL is well known for the implementation ofinteractive geopublishing solutions. JMap, its flagship product, operates on Web based technology, thusallowing organisations to easily distribute their georeferenced applicationsand data intelligence throughout corporate, public and mobile networks. JMap reads industry standards withoutconversion and can be extended via a program development tool in Java.

For more information :

Michelle Gagné, K2 GEOSPATIAL
514 285-1211, ext. 118
MGagne@k2geospatial.com

The City of Drummondville becomes the 100th Quebec municipality to choose JMap

2009-04-27T12:01:00-04:00

Montreal, 27 April 2009 -- Montreal, April 27th, 2009. KHEOPS technologies is pleased to announce that, on April 7th 2009, the City of Drummondville has selected JMap, its online web-gis system. JMap is an important part of a new municipal management software implementation in Drummondville. The contract was granted to PG Govern, the leader in Quebec municipal software solutions and distributor of JMap. According to an officialstatement issued by the City of Drummondville, this new software will increase the effectiveness of the data processing department thus will improve the quality of services offered to the population such as better on-line access to the valuation roll, payment of taxes, permits, etc. 'This is an important milestone in the history of KHEOPS and provesthat JMap is well adapted to any size of organization. JMap is present in all areas of Quebec, in municipalities ranging from 800 to over 1,6million in population, in different type of local government such as towns, cities and regional organizations (MRC) and in different technology environment, which proves its versatility, and sturdiness' -Jacques Charron, President and managing director of KHEOPS technologies. Apart from the municipalities, several MRC use JMap for their publication needs of regional information to the municipalities and to the mass market. JMap is also used by Ministries and government organizations, utility companies and ports and airports in Canada and abroad. Among our clients, let us note Infrastructure Canada, the Ministry of Transport Quebec, Rogers Wireless communication, the Port of Montreal, Nice and Toulouse airports, etc.

About KHEOPS

KHEOPS Technologies, founded in 1995, KHEOPS is a leader in the development of geographic data systems. Thanks to its JMap software, an online spatial solution, organisations can transmit interactive geospatial applications via public, private and mobile networks. JMap is compatible with all relational databases on the market, reading the formats in real time and this, without conversion. Also, being 100% Java, the solution is available for all operating systems (Linux, Windows or UNIX) and it is also extensible thanks to a software development tool.

About PG Govern

PGGovern provides end-to-end software solutions and professional services to Municipalities, Utilities and Health Care Institutions.

Since 1980 and with more than 900 clients, industry best practices and customer requirements have guided the development of PGGovern's Software Suite with integrated workflow automation, GISintegration and Content Management that is leveraged in systems like Land Management, Permits, CAMA, Financial Management, Revenue Management, Recreational Activities, eGovernment and Clinical StaffMobility.

Information

Michelle Gagné
KHEOPS Technologies
+(514) 285-1211 extension 118
mgagne@kheops-tech.com

Contact PG Govern

Yvan Leclerc
PG Govern
(866) 617-4468 extension 2296

yleclerc@pggovern.com

A promising technology collaboration for municipal geomatics !

2009-03-03T17:05:00-05:00

Montreal, 3 March 2009 -- Montreal, March 3rd, 2009 - KHEOPS Technologies is announcing that their Vice-President of Technologies and R&D Director, Jean-Robert Desbiens-Haddad has been nominated as Liaison officer for the JMap Users alliance, namely the RUJ (Regroupement des Utilisateurs de JMap).

By nominating Jean-Robert we are assured of taking a major step forward with the RUJ so that the evolution of JMap technology will concur with the concerns of municipal representatives and benefit municipal geomatics in Quebec and worldwide.- Jacques Charron, President of KHEOPS.

The RUJ, pronounced (ru-jee), has taken wing due to the common and dynamic vision of the participants within the alliance, which now counts many members associated with the municipal field. On October17th, 2008, in Shawinigan, a general assembly was held in order to elect the new President, Isabelle Forgues (City of Shawinigan) and Secretary, Normand Vachon (City of Saguenay).

KHEOPS, the publisher of the JMap technology whose mission is to democratize geospatial information, is proud of its strong presence within the municipal domain and throughout various municipalities as well as the companies and the partners who interact with them. Furthermore, KHEOPS continues to widen its municipal offer by providing various solutions such as : management of numerised paper blueprints, tracking of snow removal equipment, follow-up of operations, etc.

In conclusion, KHEOPS wishes to thank all the members who are contributing to the success of this partnership: Amos, Rouyn-Noranda, Shawinigan, Saguenay, Trois-Rivières, Montréal, St-Eustache, Repentigny, Terrebonne, Blainville and the MRC of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

About KHEOPS

KHEOPS Technologies, founded in 1995, KHEOPS is a leader in the development of geographic data systems. Thanks to its JMap software, an online spatial solution, organisations can transmit interactive geospatial applications via public, private and mobile networks. JMap is compatible with all relational databases on the market, reading the formats in real time and this, without conversion. Also, being 100% Java, the solution is available for all operating systems (Linux,Windows or UNIX) and it is also extensible thanks to a software development tool.

About RUJ (JMap Users Group alliance)

RUJ, pronounced ru-jee, was founded in 2007 with its primary mission tofacilitate the exchange and sharing of data by collaboration and networking between JMap users. It numbers many members within the municipal field.

Information

Michelle Gagné
KHEOPS Technologies
+(514) 285-1211 extension 118
mgagne@kheops-tech.com

Contact RUJ (JMap Users Alliance group)

Normand Vachon
(418) 698-3000 poste 3121
normand.vachon@ville.saguenay.qc.ca