The new manifold.de site is operated by StrateGIS, one of the most experienced Manifold partners in Europe. Dr. Frank Schuessler, the managing director of StrateGIS, commented:

"Together, Manifold and StrateGIS create a strong increase in value by combining what they can do best: virtuoso software development and effective, motivating software training. manifold.de combines in one web site the ability to meet both Manifold System as well as the training and consulting resources of StrateGIS"

Manifold System Release 5.00, now being released, is one of the world's most powerful GIS (Geographic Information Systems) packages. Dr. Frank Schuessler described Manifold System:

"Manifold System Professional 5.0 is far more than map making software. It is universal management software for a broad range of applications. Producing cool maps, charts and 3D-landscapes is just half of it. Import your data, combine it with other datasets and you have a wealth of handy tools for concrete decision support. Innovative "fuzzy logic", "more-like-this"-technology, spatial and statistical analysis make the difference."

Advances in modern software technology have enabled Manifold to bring the price of powerful, professional GIS down to only $245, which for the first time brings first-rate GIS within reach of small organizations and individuals. As Dimitri Rotow, Product Manager for Manifold System, commented:

"The low price and high performance of Manifold is opening up the rich possibilities of GIS to many new users and has opened a universe of new applications to traditional GIS users. The only way to reach such large numbers of new users and new applications with education and training opportunities is through the Internet. That's why we think manifold.de and StrateGIS will help new GIS users get the most out of this powerful technology."

In operation since 1996, StrateGIS focuses on independent software consulting as well as business geographic solutions. The company is located in Giessen, near Frankfurt, in the heart of Europe. Since 1997, StrateGIS has been in close contact with manifold.net. StrateGIS technical and business managers played a key role in the group of Manifold users who advised manifold.net in the creation of Manifold System Release 5.00.

Contact 

In Europe, contact: Dr. Frank Schuessler, 02774-4994-239 / fs@strategis.de