Article: MapInfo Corporation Acquires Spatial Server Technology; Acquisition Provides MapInfo with Technology for Spatially Enhancing Oracle Databases.

TROY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 1996--MapInfo Corporation (NASDAQ:MAPS), the pioneer and market leader in business mapping solutions, today announced that it has acquired an exclusive worldwide license with an option to purchase Unisys Corporation's SpatialWare server technology. With the acquisition, MapInfo now provides a full suite of scaleable mapping solutions for the entire enterprise, including servers, desktop, embedded objects and the Internet.

MapInfo has established the Spatial Technology Division as a West Coast-based business unit. David McCann will serve as vice president and general manager, Spatial Technology Division. Field sales and ...

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