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TomTom delivers data in Esri format

TomTom has announced the availability of its MultiNet suite of map products in Esri’s file geodatabase format. Large TomTom datasets may now be consumed directly by Esri applications in a file geodatabase format that is configurable within the customer’s environment, saving time and effort for GIS professionals. The geodatabase format enables Esri users to utilise their TomTom data within multiuser access and editing environments for desktop, server and mobile environments.
March 22, 2012 Read time: 1 min
1692 TomTom has announced the availability of its MultiNet suite of map products in 50 ESRI’s file geodatabase format. Large TomTom datasets may now be consumed directly by Esri applications in a file geodatabase format that is configurable within the customer’s environment, saving time and effort for GIS professionals. The geodatabase format enables Esri users to utilise their TomTom data within multiuser access and editing environments for desktop, server and mobile environments.

“At Esri, we believe that geospatial data should not only be easy to use but also scalable,” said Christophe Charpentier, manager of content at Esri. “TomTom is proving to be a proactive and responsive partner by delivering a customised solution for our users.”

TomTom provides file geodatabase format for the following products: MultiNet, MultiNet Enterprise, MultiNet Administrative Areas, MultiNet Census Enabled Geocoding Layer, MultiNet Locality Index, and MultiNet Post.

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