Ethiopia Makes Major Purchase of DAT/EM Systems Photogrammetric Software

Anchorage, Alaska , August 1, 2012 – The Ethiopian Information Network Security Agency (INSA) has recently completed the purchase and installation of photogrammetric mapping software from DAT/EM Systems International, and introductory and advanced training on the software. DAT/EM and its representative in Ethiopia, Corporate GIS and Computer Center (3C PLC), completed the sale after a lengthy study and evaluation process by INSA.

According to Mr. Stan Moll, DAT/EM’s International Business Development Manager, “this purchase of state-of-the-art digital workstations by the Ethiopian government is another instance of the widespread adoption of DAT/EM technologies in Ethiopia. DAT/EM’s long-term and growing presence in Ethiopia will allow them to efficiently accomplish their goal of collecting current and high-quality digital base maps from earth-sensing instruments of all types.” Mr. Jemal Ali Beshir, CEO of 3CPLC, says “INSA is a discriminating and thoughtful client, and their selection of DAT/EM products validates the similar decisions by other Ethiopian agencies.”

DAT/EM Systems International, located in Anchorage, Alaska, USA has developed photogrammetric software since 1987. DAT/EM specializes in 3D stereo viewing and feature data collection software. Its products include the Summit Evolution digital stereoplotter and data capture interfaces that allow Summit Evolution to digitize directly into MicroStation, AutoCAD, or ArcGIS. For more information, please visit DAT/EM’s website at http://www.datem.com or email Email Contact.

Corporate GIS & Image Processing Center, a division of Corporate Computer Center (3C PLC), located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia since 1995, is the leading provider of a wide range of imagery, remote sensing, GIS and photogrammetric products and services in Ethiopia.  3C PLC is dedicated to providing the ideal combination of data, hardware, software and professional skills to meet client requirements in the geospatial industry.