RouteMAP IMS

Overview of RouteMAP IMS

RouteMAP IMS lets you add maps and detailed driving directions to your Web site easily and affordably. RouteMAP IMS is software that resides on your server, allowing you to change, edit, and serve an unlimited number of maps and routes (no per hit charges), while giving you total control of content and the user interface.

RouteMAP IMS is saving retailers and businesses thousands of dollars annually by offering a more powerful and much lower cost alternative to MapQuest, Vicinity and other website store locator map services. This powerful server software is a welcomed and cost-effective alternative to the size-based rented versions from the well-known providers currently on the market.

Comparatively, MapQuest and Vicinity internet mapping systems can run in the $40,000 to $500,000 annual fee range, while RouteMAP IMS server software and map data is available from CMC International for an affordable one-time flat license fee starting at only $6,000.00.

RouteMAP IMS offers more functionality than the other widely used store locator systems and is packaged as a complete solution with no additional fees for modifications or to add additional features to existing sites, no website size-based fees, and no other hidden costs.

This out-of-the-box software solution can easily create maps with symbols or logos for unique company locations and create custom maps allowing customers to easily plot a route to the retailer from their location, wherever they may be. Additional features that can be customized include:

• Versatile language capabilities for websites with bilingual or multilingual audiences. RouteMAP IMS supports displaying driving directions in English, Spanish, French and German.
  
• Use of a company logo to display locations on maps.
  
• Supports different store services or types in specific areas. For example, a retailer or buying group can let customers search for a location open 24 hours or that stocks a particular brand or any other feature or service that may be unique to some locations.
• Supports multi brand, regional retailers or buying groups with multiple or different store names in areas. For example, a department store chain can use one RouteMAP IMS server for all of its’ regional chains and let customers search for the nearest location on each divisions website.
  
• Allows custom map layers to be added. For example, a pizza chain could add the delivery areas for each location to help customers search for and select the proper location to order from.
  
• The ability to display and print driving directions and detailed turn-by-turn maps to and from locations.
  
• Find locations nearby or along a route, and see the results in the driving directions as well as on the map. For example, a gasoline retailer can offer customers trip planning and routing on its website and let users know where their service station locations are along the customers vacation route.
  
• Search for business locations, such as restaurants, hotels, banks or other businesses, from any point on a map or along a route.
  Create optimized, multiple stop routes with maps & directions between locations.
  
• Zoom in, zoom out, pan, and measure distances.
  Choose from available map data sets for the United States, Canada and Europe.
  
• United States map data includes 16 million integrated Dun & Bradstreet business listings.
  

Businesses and retailers may chose from two options when purchasing the locator software, either a boxed software solution that the buyers’ web programmers can implement internally, or a turn-key implementation package which allows for full implementation and customization by CMC International trained experts. Annual software maintenance and map data updates are also available.

RouteMAP IMS, version 2.5 and all the map data packs for the United States, Canada and Europe are available and shipping now.

RouteMAP IMS software consists of three parts—Map Author, Server Manager, and WebGate Manager. The Map Author is the tool for map creation. The Server Manager manages where the bulk of the application resides, serving maps and generating driving directions. The WebGate Manager is the communication and scalability component.

Key Features

• Create custom maps with symbols for your business locations.
  
• Find any address, area code, city, county, or postal code in the United States.
  
• Display and print maps and driving directions from your Internet Browser.
  
• Find the optimized route when multiple stops are along the route.
  
• Zoom in, zoom out, pan, or scroll the map. Using the Java applet (versus Active Server Pages), you may also measure distances and perform spatial (polygon) queries.
  
• Display your own shapefile layers on the map.
  
• Keep locations current with the Dynamic Database link - now enabled via the Map Author.
  
• Customize your Internet mapping application using either the COM (ActiveX) or JAVA API.

Real-Life Examples of RouteMAP IMS

Click on a link below to see live demos of companies using RouteMAP IMS on their Web sites.

• Overnite Express - Delivery Throughout California
• Health and Life Insurance Agent Locating
• Hosting RouteMAP IMS as a Service

ISPs and ASPs
Internet Service Providers and Application Service Providers can offer maps for store locating and routing by providing RouteMAP IMS as a service to their clients. RouteMAP IMS resides on ISP or ASP servers and is delivered to customer Web sites that have map author software for map creation.
System Requirements

• Windows NT Server with Service Pack 4 or higher, or Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2003 server.
  
• Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 or higher and Java Virtual Machine 5.0
  
• 64 MB hard drive space plus the required space for your data pack selection
  
• 256 MB RAM minimum
  
• Works with most Internet browsers
  
• Internet connection

Hard drive space requirements for map data packs:

• North America - 2.5 GB for each projection; one or both may be installed
  
• Europe - 1.2 GB

FAQs

What is RouteMAP IMS?

RouteMAP IMS is a stand-alone Internet-based site locator application that generates driving directions to bring customers to your door. This affordable, out-of-the-box Internet mapping solution is designed for organizations that wish to add find-and-route mapping capabilities to their Web sites.

Can CMC help me setup and customize RouteMAP IMS?

Yes, we offer complete support services for RouteMAP IMS. We can help you install, customize, program and maintain RouteMAP IMS. We can also assist you with hosting the application. Call us for more information on how we can help you.

What are the components of RouteMAP IMS?

RouteMAP IMS consists of three components: Server Manager, Webgate, and Map Author.
Server Manager is used to store information about the users and their maps. It features a simple user management system and transparent data storage. The Server Manager works in conjunction with the Webgate to serve maps to a Web server.
Webgate manages the distribution and balancing of the application for scalability.
Map Author handles the administration of the map attributes and provides templates for the Web pages.

Does RouteMAP IMS require programming?

No. Although RouteMAP IMS is customizable via the API, you can use it right out-of-the-box.

Can I add multiple custom map symbols?

Yes. The Map Author allows you to add custom point symbols.

What is Optimized Routing?

RouteMAP IMS places multiple stops in the most efficient route so you are not trying to figure out which stop to go to first. It solves the traveling salesman problem.

What operating systems are supported?

RouteMAP IMS works with:

• Windows NT 4.0 with SP 6.0a or higher
  
• Windows 2000 Server and Professional
  
• Windows XP Professional
  
• Web Server: Microsoft IIS 4.0 or later

Does RouteMAP IMS read shapefiles?

You can add shapefiles as a reference layer for map rendering only. You cannot route on this layer.

Is RouteMAP IMS scalable?

Yes. The Webgate allows you to add multiple servers to act as a single, scalable, and reliable map server.

What data sets are available for RouteMAP IMS?

The street data for North America GDT Dynamap 2000.

Data for Europe is from Tele Atlas.