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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Stephanie Groswirt MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc. Selects ESRI's SDE For Future Database Foundation ORLANDO, Fla.- December 1, 1999 - MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., the leading developer of realtime 3D modeling and simulation tools, today announced at I/ITSEC in Orlando, it has selected ESRI's Spatial Database Engine (SDE) as the foundation of its impending visual database production environment. Additionally, MultiGen-Paradigm announced it has joined ESRI's Business Partner Program. By utilizing the SDE, MultiGen-Paradigm will provide users with a single database management system that facilitates interoperability with its modeling and simulation tools. The stamina of the SDE will enable developers to store and manage data on one integrated system, removing the need to copy data to another system when creating 3D visualizations. Furthermore, the SDE is compatible with most leading industry database management structures and enables multi-processing of additional applications, including ESRI's ArcInfo, Marconi's Socet Setñ and ERDAS' Imagine. "MultiGen-Paradigm selected ESRI's SDE for its power and compatibility with major relational databases in the current market," said Dave Rolston, president and CEO, MultiGen-Paradigm. "Our customers will value a visual database production system that supports multiple systems." MultiGen-Paradigm Joins ESRI's Business Partner Program Since joining this program, MultiGen-Paradigm has embarked on two separate programs that leverage ESRI's products. The SDE solution previously mentioned will manage vast amounts of spatial data used to create visual databases. The second product under development is an extension to ESRI's ArcView GIS product that creates a realtime 3D database from elevation and feature themes. "MultiGen-Paradigm is helping to move the GIS industry forward by integrating its visual simulation technologies with ESRI products. We are proud they have selected our tools to develop advanced 3D GIS visualization applications," said Jack Dangermond, ESRI president. "ESRI is an established leader in the GIS marketplace," said Rolston. "By partnering together, MultiGen-Paradigm and ESRI will move the industry forward by providing fully-integrated GIS and 3D visualization solutions." About ESRI For more than thirty years, ESRI has been the leading developer of geographic information system (GIS) software with more than 220,000 clients worldwide. ESRI also provides consulting, implementation, and technical support services. In addition to its headquarters in California, ESRI has regional offices throughout the United States, international distributors in more than ninety countries, and more than 900 resellers and developers. ESRI's goal is to provide users with comprehensive tools to help them quickly and efficiently manage and use geographic information to make a real difference in the world around them. ESRI, ArcInfo and ArcView are registered trademarks and Spatial Database Engine and SDE are trademarks of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. ESRI can be found on the Web at www.esri.com. About MultiGen-Paradigm MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., which has its headquarters in San Jose, CA, is a world leader in visual and audio simulation, sensor and IR solutions, dome-based simulation, and virtual reality products for Silicon Graphics IRIX and Windows NT workstations. The company also supplies leading real-time 3D software for entertainment, urban simulation and simulation-based training. MultiGen-Paradigm's premier products for realtime 3D-database development and rendering include MultiGen® II Pro, Vega™, AudioWorks2™, MultiGen Creator™, and SmartScene™. The company defines and supports OpenFlight®, the industry-standard real-time 3D-scene description database format. MultiGen-Paradigm also develops custom large area databases, realtime applications, and integrated Image Generator systems. For additional information, please visit the MultiGen-Paradigm web site at www.multigen-paradigm.com.
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