Snowflake Software of Southampton, UK is pleased to announce that MapInfo Limited will become a partner re-seller of GO Loader, Snowflake's market leading tool for the set up and loading of GML data, in particular OS MasterMap®.

Under the agreement MapInfo will re-sell GO Loader to public and private sector customers in the UK and Europe . The partnership agreement is in place with immediate effect.

Snowflake's GO Loader is the complete solution for modelling, loading and maintaining OS MasterMap (GML) data, with unique schema technology that will automatically read any new GML datasets, removing the need for software upgrades. GO Loader is fully interoperable and supports connection to any GIS or combination of GIS, fully supporting for example MapInfo enterprise solutions such as ExponareT as well as EnvinsaT, MapInfo's location platform. In addition GO Loader provides a MapInfo Professional plug-in offering enhanced support for the OS MasterMap style guide, scalable cartographic symbols and oriented text.

Ian Painter , MD of Snowflake Software said:

"We are delighted to be working with MapInfo. The partnership will strengthen our presence in the local government sector, where we have already established a reputation for delivering best practice with our reliable and flexible tool. MapInfo has built strong relationships with their customers and we are very pleased that they have chosen to recommend and work with GO Loader, for what is often a critical migration for many customers."

David Swinburne, Group Product Manager, MapInfo Limited, commented:

"GO Loader provides an essential capability for many MapInfo enterprise customers, especially those in the public sector, who need to work with GML data, such as OS MasterMap, in an Oracle environment. With recognised industry excellence in this area Snowflake Software provides a scaleable enterprise solution for loading GML data that will work across Europe."

About MapInfo
MapInfo Corporation is a global company that integrates software, data and services to help organisations realise greater value from location-based information and drive more insightful decisions. MapInfo solutions are available in 20 languages through a network of strategic partners and distribution channels in 60 countries. Headquartered in Troy , NY , MapInfo Corporation is on the World Wide Web at www.mapinfo.com . The company's UK and European headquarters are in Windsor, UK.

About Snowflake Software
Snowflake Software Ltd provides innovative mapping technology services for fast and reliable integration of specialist GIS services with mainstream IT technologies. Working with UK government and corporate clients since 2001, Snowflake Software has built up unparalleled expertise and experience integrating GML, notably OS MasterMap®, into mainstream IT databases, such as Oracle Spatial.

http://www.snowflakesoftware.co.uk