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MapCloud Partners with Maps.com on Web Mapping technology

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MapCloud - Vancouver, BC - MapCloud Services Inc. announced that Maps.com, one of the top 15 most visited travel web sites (Jupiter/Media Metrix) will implement FreshMaps web mapping software on the Maps.com web site to allow visitors greater interactivity with their digital map data.

As well as offering a comprehensive travel and mapping information resource, Maps.com offers one of the Web's largest collections of digital map graphics, available for business licensing. Previously, visitors to www.maps.com would only be able to view a raster image of a digital map, which had limited functionality. With FreshMaps technology, the visitor is able to interact with the digital data in a vector format, allowing them to properly view the details of the map prior to purchasing it.

"One of the key advantages of FreshMaps technology is that the end-user requires no specialized client software or plug-ins to interact with the digital map data," stated Michael Ball, V.P. Sales and Marketing for MapCloud. "The end-user only requires a Flash player which is included in all current Internet browsers."

"Leveraging our digital map assets via the Web continues to be a great sales outlet for Maps.com, as well as showcasing our products and services," said Chris Baker, CEO and President of Maps.com. "We believe FreshMaps allows us to make it even easier for our customer base to evaluate the digital files they wish to purchase, and this type of functionality continues to set Maps.com apart as an innovator in the online space."

In addition, MapCloud is selling digital map data from Maps.com as part of their service offering. "We have a number of customers who want to implement a web mapping solution, yet don't have easy access to the digital data." explained Mr. Ball. "By offering access to Maps.com digital map data, we are able to offer a complete solution to our customers."

About MapCloud Services Inc.

MapCloud is a privately held software development company, focused on developing tools to easily publish interactive map and graphical data on the Internet. FreshMaps, their web mapping product, has been implemented in various applications including vehicle location services, resource management and tourism.

About Maps.com

Maps.com is a leading mapping solutions company serving business, education and consumer marketplaces since 1991. The flagship web site www.Maps.com is a premier map destination site serving travel, recreation and education consumers. The site is rated one of the fastest growing sites on the Internet, and ranked in the top 15 of web sites in the travel category, according to Jupiter/Media Metrix. The company is also a leading supplier of geographic content to business and education markets. Company products are used by major Internet sites, schools and colleges, news broadcasters, major newspapers, directory and educational publishers. Clients include ABC News, The National Geographic Society, American Automobile Association, McGraw-Hill, CNN Interactive, The Library of Congress and Verizon.

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