The Microsoft Virtual Earth platform is an integrated set of services providing quality geospatial data,
rich imagery, cutting-edge technology, and dependable performance that helps organizations visualize data and provide immersive end-user experiences. With ongoing investments in innovation driven by customer feedback, the Virtual Earth platform continues to
offer new map detail and imagery, feature enhancements, and robust platform capabilities. In this latest release, the Virtual Earth platform includes expanded accuracy, new tools, and enhanced infrastructure to empower organizations to build user connections
to visualize data.
Microsoft Virtual Earth empowers businesses with an integrated set of services for visualizing data and developing immersive user experiences. Combining unique bird's eye views, hi-resolution aerial, and 3-D imagery with best-of-breed mapping, customization,
and search functionality, the Virtual Earth platform helps companies to build a precise view of their business. By layering business-specific data into the Virtual Earth platform, companies can easily visualize business risks and opportunities. In addition,
they can drive increased customer satisfaction by providing easy, intuitive access to location-based information including step-by-step driving directions, accurate geocoding, and proximity searches. Backed by a competitive SLA, comprehensive support, and
flexible licensing, businesses can be confident that Virtual Earth is professional and enterprise-ready, from features to support.
Presenters: Chris Pendleton, Virtual Earth Technical Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation, and Steve Milroy, Virtual Earth Technical Evangelist, Connected Innovations
Chris Pendleton is a technical evangelist on the Virtual Earth team. You can find his ongoing updates about Virtual Earth on his blog, "Microsoft Virtual Earth, a developer blog."
Steve Milroy is an industry leader with smart client, mobility, and emerging technology solutions. He is a Microsoft regional director and member of Connected Innovation, and is currently working on a number of solutions involving location-based services, wireless
technologies, and Microsoft Virtual Earth. Steve has presented at developer conferences, user groups, and business associations on many emerging technology solution and development topics.
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