Feb '04

ARCS for GIS 1.8 is here!

This upgrade not only introduces numerous new features, such as a Lite Viewer for easier chart browsing, but an updated and improved User Guide to assist Users in getting the most out of ARCS for GIS.

For more information on ARCS for GIS click here to take you to the appropriate webpage. Alternatively, to place an order, or for additional information and pricing, please contact our sales team on +44 (0)1651 277 007 or click here to drop them an email.

Note: ARCS for GIS Version 1.8 will be despatched free of charge to all users on the Technical Support and Maintenance Contract.

Sep '03

Coming Soon - ARCS for GIS - New Version 1.8……

A new version of ARCS for GIS is due for release which will see some of the following improvements introduced; the addition of a complimentary 'light' viewer program, compatibility with the Geographic Information System (GIS) Geomedia Version 5 as well as improved compatibility with Mapinfo 7 and ArcGIS 8.3. Performance enhancements will show marked improvement of efficiency and will enable the user the ability to create an emailable error report in the unlikely event of an error occurring!! ARCS for GIS software is widely used for planning, monitoring and analysis in the marine industry as it decrypts digital (raster) chart data making it available for use within many popular desktop GIS.

For more information on ARCS for GIS click here to take you to the appropriate webpage. Alternatively, to place an order, or for additional information and pricing, please contact our sales team on +44 (0)1651 277 007 or click here to drop them an email.

Note: ARCS for GIS Version 1.8 will be despatched free of charge to all users on an Annual Maintenance contract.

Aug '03

Attention all Customers - Canadian Charts now in ARCS Intelliscan, as Admiralty Raster Charts Service (ARCS) distributors, are now able to offer Canadian charts as part of the ARCS folio. ARCS, produced by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), are the digital equivalent of paper charts. The addition of the Canadian charts has transpired following successful long-term discussions between the UKHO and the Nautical Data Inc of Canada. The Canadian charts coupled with the recently announced addition of Brazilian charts to the ARCS folio, means that the ARCS availability is near to complete worldwide coverage. Customers with a licence to RC3 and RC9 (or a complete world folio) will receive these additional charts free of charge.

To order your Canadian charts contact Intelliscan on +44 (0)1651 277 007 or click here to email our sales team direct.

June '03

Intelliscan, in collaboration with Finnish Company Novo, launch Buychart.com.

Novo, one of the largest IT companies in the Nordic countries, and Intelliscan have collaborated their expertise to produce Buychart.com; a website dedicated to providing a fast efficient service for choosing and purchasing ARCS charts. The launch of the site, in conjunction with the Suunto M9 and its 'Sail Manager' software, has proven successful in capturing the attention of the leisure sailing market. The Suunto M9 is a sophisticated wrist top GPS computer system, developed specifically for sailing. When the Suunto M9 and its Sail Manager software is used in conjunction with the charts it can provide an invaluable tool for planning sailing routes or indeed reviewing previously sailed ones!
With near worldwide coverage, Buychart.com is an excellent service for anyone with chart viewing software, whether it is for planning sailing expeditions, holidays or simply for fun.

For more information on charts visit www.buychart.com. If you would like more details regarding the Suunto M9 wrist top computer then please go to www.suunto.com

May '03

Brand New Software Release - NZ Mariner for GIS… ...a must for Marine businesses that have a requirement for rich marine data for the waters in and around New Zealand.

The NZMariner for GIS software, developed by Intelliscan, is largely based on their ARCS for GIS software, a proven technology widely used for planning, monitoring and analysis in the marine industry. Both software packages decrypt digital (raster) chart data making it available for use within many popular desktop Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The ARCS software differs in that it is compatible for use with the Admiralty Raster Charts Service (ARCS), produced by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), whereas the New Zealand charts are produced by Land Information New Zealand, for which this software has specifically been designed.

For more information on NZ Mariner for GIS please contact our sales team on +44 (0)1651 277 000 or click here to drop them an email!

April '03

Attention all customers - ARCS coverage of Brazilian Waters now available!

Intelliscan, as distributors for the digital Admiralty Raster Charts (ARCS), are happy to announce that this significant extension to ARCS coverage in South America comes as a result of positive long-term negotiations between UK Hydrographic Office and the Brazilian Hydrographic Office. The additional new charts will be available from April 2003. Those customers with a licence to RC10 or a full world-wide set, these charts are available free of charge.

To order your Brazilian charts contact Intelliscan on +44 (0)1651 277 007 or click here to email our sales team direct.

April '03

Intelliscan announce appointment of new Project Manager

Intelliscan today announced the appointment of Dr Alex MacDonald as Project Manager within the Technical Consultancy division. Dr MacDonald brings expansive experience in database administration and management, in both the utilities industry and with local authorities. In addition to this he has a firm scientific grounding within environmental and marine markets endorsed through an impressive array of published papers and presentations. The skills that Dr MacDonald possess is ideally suited to Intelliscan's customer base which is primarily focused within the maritime and utilities sectors.

The appointment will allow Intelliscan to provide an even wider service offering to their current and potential customer base by supplying a whole new skill set to the company's already comprehensive stable of talented software engineers.

Summer Offer !

Vectorised Admiralty Charts - FREE Sample Offer......

If you currently use a GIS and perhaps also enjoy the benefits of ARCS then why not sample this rich marine data set in a vectorised format.
Intelliscan are offering you the chance to check out the flexibility of intelligent marine data for free! Simply click here to register.

Feb '03:

Intelliscan and Metoc join forces to provide a wider service offering. Intelliscan, specialists in software development for geographic information systems (GIS) and Metoc, providers of project management and consultancy services to many leading companies round the world, jointly announced that they have entered into a collaboration agreement. The agreement will primarily allow Intelliscan to distribute the vectorised Admiralty data produced by Metoc, but also permits cross promoting and distribution of their other respective products and services. Rest of story...

20th Jan '03:

Intelliscan hit the headlines with their move to new offices. Intelliscan, as the first tenant at the new purpose-built Business Centre in Oldmeldrum, has been creating a lot of local media interest. The Business Park is a further demonstration of the rapid expansion of Oldmeldrum and like Oldmeldrum, Intelliscan has also been steadily expanding over recent years. The additional space provided by the new offices, good road links and easy access to Aberdeen Airport played a significant role in the Company's decision to move. Read the articles....

January '03:

A Change of Space! Intelliscan are pleased to announce that the New Year will herald a relocation to brand new premises in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. Click here to view the new office!

2nd Dec:

Intelliscan maintain their Investor in People recognition. Rapid expansion and a healthy increase in Intelliscan's staff over the previous year instigated a review of the company's accreditation. The review was to ensure that these changes had not had a detrimental impact on their current practices and that they were continuing to maintain the high standard synonymous with that of the national standard of Investors in People (IIP).

The IIP report concluded that Intelliscan still continues to "develop and maintain a motivated, committed and well-trained team" and that this "strong team ethos is a key element in its continuing success. This is an exemplary organisation"

26th Nov:

SwERVE version 4.1 released today! 4.1 introduces several new features, including exporting data in XML and ESRI Shapefile formats and the extraction of raster metadata. These and other improvements are designed to provide the user with an intuitive and easy-to-use link between their proprietary GIS data and a desktop GIS. Enhancements over previous versions also make the suite of tools in SwERVE 4.1 easier and faster to use. See the features for yourself....

4th Nov:

NewARCS for GIS support documents describing how to install update data and re-issued RC CDs are on-line.

30th Aug:

The May 2002 Shell Geomatics World newsletter contains a short article on ARCS for GIS. The article was written by Richard Blakemore. Richard has been working with Shell Expro for 2 years and is a member of the GeoInformation Team. more info ->

25th July:

Intelliscan are delighted to announce the award of a software development contract from the UK Hydrographic Office [UKHO]. The software will make it possible for users with access to email or the Internet to obtain weekly updates to their digital Admiralty Charts issued as part of the UKHO ARCS Navigator Service. This will offer an alternative to the current postal service which requires update CDs to be sent out each week... more info ->

18th July:

ARCS for GIS users who are subscribed to the ARCS Navigator weekly update service can now download instructions on installing the ARCS Charts update CDs and installing re-issued RC CDs. You need Adobe Acrobat to view this file... download file ->

12th July:

One of Intelliscan's most northerly customers The Shetland Islands Council has won a prestigious award in the face of stiff competition from 39 other nominations. The award went to the council's planning staff for the implementation of a new regime for regulating the acquaculture industry using products including ARCS for GIS, ARCS charts and MapInfo Professional... more info ->

1st July:

Intelliscan is delighted to announce the award of a new contract from Ultra Electronics - PMES... more info ->

31st May:

Intelliscan have a wide experience in programming with ESRI, MapInfo and Smallworld. Have a look at our new Services pages... more info ->

13th Mar:

Anatec UK Ltd are developing software to assist Trinity House in assessing the placement of navigational aids in waters of England & Wales. A component of this development is ARCS for GIS and MapInfo which has been supplied by Intelliscan.

10th Feb:

UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre analyses the world's Coral Reefs using UKHO ARCS charts... more info ->

4th Feb:

HR Wallingford enhance the presentation of data... more info ->

15th Jan:

Intelliscan and Novosat agree to work together to provide internet solutions.

13th Jan:

Intelliscan helps fish farmers in Shetland using MapInfo software and Admiralty charts.

10th Jan 2002:

Showing it’s commitment to customers using the Smallworld GIS, Intelliscan has invested in new Smallworld development licences.

7th Jan 2002:

Development work starts on BSB data support for desktop GIS systems.

Intelliscan is developing support for BSB charts (see www.maptech.com) in the same way that support for ARCS charts is currently provided. No release date is currently available. For more information, please contact Intelliscan.

3rd Dec 2001:

Intelliscan plans launch of new version of SwERVE (for Smallworld) for Q1 2002. New version will include capability to write data back into Smallworld.

1st Dec 2001:

Intelliscan extends its work with BT.