GeoPro LBS Inc. Now Provides Organizations the Flexibility to Monitor GeoPro Messenger Users Within Familiar Esri ArcGIS℠ Online Maps

GeoPro™ latest release features expanded on-line mapping support.

Toronto, Ontario - January 20, 2011 – GeoPro LBS Inc., now offers a broad selection of Esri ArcGIS Online map services options in the most recent release of GeoPro’s web monitoring application. Users can view communications and GPS data from GeoPro Messenger devices mapped on to a variety of ArcGIS Online maps including, Operational Navigation Charts (ONC), Topo’s, World Imagery, Shaded Relief, Terrain and Street Map options. Support for the United States National Grid (USNG) is also included in this latest version.

From the most remote regions on earth to the oceans and airways, the GeoPro Messenger device enables users to activate and confirm emergencies; compose, address and exchange text messages; capture and send geo-tagged data and send automatic location updates at preset and/or user initiated intervals.

By logging in to the secure web application employers can monitor remote workers’ status and communications in near real-time and take proactive action as required. The GeoPro Messenger device and web application are easily configured to reflect internal policies and workflows. As a result, users gain invaluable situational awareness, on a global scale, at an affordable price point

Health and safety managers, backcountry rangers, emergency first responders, search and rescue professionals, exploration and seismic teams, wildfire fighters, foresters, pilots, scientists, oceanographers, as well as International relief organizations, mining, conservation, law enforcement and utilities have all GeoPro and cited the following strengths:

• Increased situational awareness and improved remote worker safety and connectivity
• GPS/GIS integration into existing enterprise GIS and emergency dispatch systems
• Versatile portal link that addresses the need for ubiquitous communications standards
• Flexible yet robust remote workforce management and emergency escalation/response system
• Basic web mapping and GIS data collection with geo-tagged data export functionality
• “Digital postcards” featuring map, message and metadata to share with contacts
• Durable, device with long battery life, low latency and true global coverage via the Iridium® satellite network

GeoPro ensures wherever anyone is globally that they are no longer out of reach. Now combined with Esri ArcGIS Online Map Services it’s even more powerful. The rugged yet sophisticated device offers basic GIS data collection, tracking, and two-way messaging resulting in remote connectivity, increased situational awareness, productivity and potentially lifesaving relief.

About GeoPro LBS Inc.

GeoPro LBS Inc. (www.geoprosolutions.com) is a developer and manufacturer of enterprise remote workforce solutions and presence technologies. The company’s products, the GeoPro Messenger device and the GeoPro Web Application address a wide range of enterprise and government safety and productivity requirements and are distributed through a global network of authorized partners in North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. GeoPro LBS Inc. is headquartered in Canada and is a member of the Iridium ProTECTS Alliance.

Esri, the Esri globe logo, and ArcGIS are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions.

Contact
Deanna Perkins, GeoPro LBS Inc.
dperkins@geoprosolutions.com
+1-905-272-1734 ext. 315