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GeoSystems' Christchurch office not affected
by fire at Trimble Navigation complex

GeoSystems is fully operational and, after restoring local GNSS correction services,
is working with Trimble to provide support, resources and assistance

GeoSystems New Zealand Limited, the New Zealand distributer of professional grade geospatial products developed by Trimble Navigation, can confirm that the fire which devastated the Trimble Navigation New Zealand Limited office overnight has not affected the GeoSystemsChristchurch office located in Riccarton.

"The GeoSystems management team and staff would like to express their sympathy for the losses suffered by Trimble New Zealand and its employees, but are thankful that all of the staff have been reported safe," stated GeoSystems' Business Development Manager, Martin Hewitt. "We are also keeping the injured firefighters in our thoughts and send our gratitude to the Fire Service personnel for their efforts to contain the blaze."

Hewitt further reassured customers, "The GeoSystems' Christchurch head office is operating as usual from Leslie Hills Drive, supplying local and national customers with new products, along with hire and loan equipment."

"The GNSS Base Station that supplies data for the Christchurch Southern Motorway Project, which had been operating from within the Trimble building, was lost in the fire but our Development Engineer, Jason Brice, was able to restore their GNSS correction services to a fully operational status by 11am using the Wigram Base both via radio and internet streaming to their Project Office."

The GeoSystems team is currently working with Trimble staff to provide support and resources to their researchers and developers in order to continue Trimble's immediate ability to supply new products and support services to customers in New Zealand and abroad until alternative premises for the Trimble staff are arranged.

Updates on the fire damage and future of the Trimble complex will be released directly from Trimble New Zealand, part of Trimble Navigation Limited -headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, as more information becomes available.

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GeoSystems New Zealand Limited - Founded in 1985, GeoSystems is the largest supplier of global positioning systems, measuring instruments and design software solutions in New Zealand. A registered Trimble and Garmin dealer, as well as an ESRI partner, GeoSystems has three national offices in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.

The GeoSystems team specialises in the supply, support and implementation of applied spatial technology, including GPS, positioning systems and associated software, to surveyors, construction and mapping professionals. They combine knowledge of communication platforms, mapping, GPS, GIS and design software with professional knowledge and systems integration expertise. It is through this well-informed use of technology that GeoSystems supplies and supports innovative products and technologies to New Zealand professionals, enabling increased productivity.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chris Blazkow Appointed as GeoSystems' Mapping and GIS
Account Manager for Wellington and the lower North Island

WELLINGTON, January, 2011- Chris Blazkow has been named the new Account Manager for the Field Services division of GeoSystems and will be based out of the Tawa office. Blazkow has an in-depth of knowledge and experience in the GIS field through both theoretical university study and hands-on years of experience, particularly with the Trimble MGIS product line.

Through his solid background in customer service, Blazkow has acquired a good perspective on the attention and persistence needed to find solutions for a wide array of customers. "I believe one solution does not work for everyone and that each customer has his or her own unique needs, which must be met," stated Blazkow. In order to find the best total solution to fit a specific job Blazkow recognizes that "the more you put in to something, the more you get out," and looks forward working with the local companies and governmental organisations to further develop the integration of geospatial technology into their workflow.

Warren Eade, Manager of the Field Services division, is keen to have Blazkow start working with local clients immediately. "With a passionate and enthusiastic attitude, I am sure that Chris's thirst for knowledge and customer focus will prove him to be a successful addition to our team as well as an asset to our customers with his wealth of product and industry knowledge," said Eade.

Blazkow spent the last three years working for Ultimate Positioning, the Trimble reseller in Australia, in their Victorian office. This has given him a high-level of experience with the entire Mapping and GIS range including ArcGIS and MapInfo software, plus he is also a Trimble Certified Trainer. Previous to that he also completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Systems.

A Wellingtonian by birth, Blazkow also earned his Bachelor of Arts in both Geography and Environmental Science from Victoria University. After spending a good part of the last decade in Australia he said he has taken this position with GeoSystems to return home to NZ and "hopefully to greener, if not dryer, pastures." From Tuesday 24^th January Blazkow will be based out of the Tawa office and begin introducing himself to local customers as well as provide MGIS support for the region.

For any of your Field services or MGIS queries, particularly in the Wellington region, please don't hesitate to contact Chris Blazkow on his DDI: 04 916 5682, mobile: 021 355 087 or by email chris.blazkow@geosystems.co.nz 

Media Contact:
Audra Hansard
03 963 2839
audra.hansard@geosystems.co.nz

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Spring 2010

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Contact: Martin Hewitt
Business Development Manager
03 963 2831  or  021 355 058
martin.hewitt@geosystems.co.nz

GeoSystems Offers Assistance to Professionals Re-establishing
Survey Control and Cadastral Marks after Christchurch Earthquake

GeoSystems, in partnership with Trimble, are providing both real time and post-processed GNSS data to Canterbury based Surveyors and Construction users through GeoSystems’ iBASE network and the placement of a Trimble Net R9 base station in Wigram.

22 September 2010 – The 4th September earthquake has directly effected all of those living in Christchurch, including the staff of Trimble New Zealand Ltd. and GeoSystems New Zealand, a Trimble owned company since 2009. The news of the earthquake has reached far and wide and there has been an outpouring of concern, support and a desire to assist from around the world.

Trimble Navigation Limited, based in the US but with longstanding operations in Christchurch, regards the city as one of its homes. As a result, Trimble is providing local professionals with both product and technical expertise to assist in the recovery efforts. They have made a substantial contribution to the local Mayoral Fund which assists individuals and families who have been impacted.

As part of the contribution of product and technical expertise GeoSystems and Trimble will be providing a Trimble Net R9 base station, located at Wigram. The base will be established in conjunction with Eliot Sinclair and Partners. This is to be provided for a minimum of 3 months or until the main survey control in Christchurch has been finalised.

Martin Hewitt, Business Development Manager for GeoSystems explained further at a branch meeting of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors last night, “This base station will be added to GeoSystems’ iBASE network and will provide both real time and post-processed GNSS data to Canterbury based Surveyors and Construction users. Used in conjunction with the Christchurch iBASE station this will allow the establishment of a survey using orientation derived from GPS without the need to set up additional base stations.

“As part of this effort GeoSystems will be extending their offer of free use of the iBASE service to those in the affected area and to include the use of the Ashburton iBase Station. This will be available until the end of October 2010 when it will be reviewed to see if there is any requirement to extend the offer.”

The offer is extended to all GPS and GNSS users not just those using Trimble equipment. It is hoped that this offer will significantly boost and quicken the re-establishment of survey control and cadastral marks and assist in speeding the recovery efforts in the region.

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GeoSystems New Zealand– GeoSystems, founded in 1985, is the largest supplier of global positioning systems, measuring instruments and design software solutions in New Zealand. A registered Trimble and Garmin dealer, GeoSystems has three national offices in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.

The GeoSystems team specialises in the supply, support and implementation of applied spatial technology, including GPS, positioning systems and associated software, to surveyors, construction and mapping professionals. They combine knowledge of communication platforms, mapping, GPS, GIS and design software with professional knowledge and systems integration expertise. It is through this well-informed use of technology that GeoSystems supplies and supports innovative products and technologies to New Zealand professionals, enabling increased productivity.

Trimble Navigation Limited – Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location – including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Martin Hewitt

03 963 2831 martin.hewitt@geosystems.co.nz

Trimble and GeoSystems launch the Quantm Desktop Alignment Planning software at Ingenium 2010

Quantm Desktop Software Considers Stakeholder Interests and Suggests Feasible Roadway Corridors

CHRISTCHURCH, 11TH June 2010 - Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and their local reseller GeoSystems today introduced at the Ingenium Conference its QuantmTM Desktop software for road alignment planning to complement its existing alignment planning system. The innovative new Quantm Desktop software simultaneously considers construction costs, environmental restrictions, social constraints and legislative obligations, allowing infrastructure planners to thoroughly examine all alternatives and select the most appropriate corridors for roads. When compared to results using traditional industry best practice planning methods, the software can provide significant reductions in project planning time and cost for road projects.

Since 2000, the Quantm System has supported road planners through the complex process of generating and selecting corridors and alignments. Unique alignment optimization technology generates millions of alternative alignments and provides a range of options for review by various stakeholders. As the project progresses, different scenarios are created using the latest terrain, geological, topological, social and environmental inputs to iteratively produce revised results for consideration and refinement. Using a thin client and advanced IT technology, the Quantm System accesses data that is processed on the Quantm server and is implemented on a consultative project-by-project basis.

The new Quantm Desktop software is ideal for a variety of short distance projects such as local and regional roads, bypasses, ring roads and many others. The Quantm Desktop software version has been optimized to take advantage of unique Quantm technology to process the data locally on the user's computer. The Quantm Desktop also allows the customer to use the software for multiple projects rather than on a project-by-project basis. For larger road and rail projects, Trimble continues to offer its Quantm service using a thin client and advanced IT technology to access data that is processed on the Quantm server.

At the pre-feasibility stage, the Quantm Desktop software can be used as a tool to aid decision making, determining the macro viability of the road corridor options. The software generates multiple alignments that cluster into primary corridors, while maintaining the 3D geometric requirements and other project constraints. The result is a set of preferred alignments for public consultation.

Using detailed data in the preferred corridor, the software further optimizes and refines the alignment. Throughout the feasibility process new constraints can be added based on the detailed data collection and the alignment can be refined to address the social and environmental constraints.

Martin Hewitt, GeoSystems' Business Development Manager, said "This release is an exciting world first and builds on the Ingenium Conference theme of Creating more from less. Central and Local Government and their consultants for the first time can have available a fully featured alignment planning tool on their desktop."

The Quantm Desktop software is also available in a configuration for civil engineers and contractors. This version allows users to refine the vertical geometry to reduce earthwork and other construction costs, based on an analysis of the material flow along the road alignment, after introducing the project constraints to material flow.

The Quantm Desktop software is currently available and supported in North America, Australia and New Zealand.

GeoSystems - GeoSystems is the country's leading supplier of global positioning systems (GPS), measuring instruments and design software solutions. Proud to provide Complete Solutions crossing a wide variety of industries, GeoSystems offers the latest equipment to assist its customers to increase their revenue through improved business practices using world leading geospatial technology. Since its establishment in 1985, GeoSystems has been dedicated to supplying and supporting innovative products and technologies to New Zealand professionals and currently has offices located in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Trimble - Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location-including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.