BIRT Based Apps for Geospatial Data Visualizations

Actuate Corporation, The people behind BIRT, has introduced Map It, Flash Maps and Map Intelligence, a collection of apps for developers to extend BIRT - the open source information application development environment - to any geospatial mapping application to create rich data visualizations.

 

Officials with Actuate (News - Alert) said that the apps can be downloaded from the BIRT Exchange Marketplace, an open software showcase on the most active online BIRT community, where any developer can promote, share or sell BIRT related applications, solutions and components.

 

According to company officials, the Map It app enables developers to easily present BIRT content within dynamic location analysis inherent to all popular geospatial applications including Google Maps.

 

The Flash Maps app allows developers to present content through clickable regions, editable points and icons with drill down capabilities and functionality.

 

Company officials said that the Map It and Flash Maps apps provide a range of graphic information system tools that link to BIRT content and are easily embeddable into any application.

 

The result, company officials said is an intuitive end user experience to display facts and figures interactively with location analysis and powerful visuals, to enable better decision making for end users.

 

Integeo, a global player in the converging fields of business and location intelligence, and a BIRT Exchange partner, has harnessed BIRT to create Map Intelligence, which delivers data visualizations by integrating BIRT into dynamic, browser-based mapping applications.

 

"The integration of BIRT into map applications is a breakthrough in Locations Intelligence that eliminates the need for expert programming or deep analytical skills," said Roderick Ross, business and partner development manager at Integeo, in a statement.

 

"Whether you're developing new programs, conducting situational management or reporting and monitoring programs, our Map Intelligence provides organizations a powerful jumpstart to integrating maps and spatial analytics into applications," said Ross.

 

Nobby Akiha, senior vice president of marketing, Actuate said that the Map It and Flash Maps apps along with the Map Intelligence app from Integeo, available on the BIRT Exchange Marketplace, offer developers tools to design and deliver expressive, interactive content in a seamless and efficient way.

 

"We are excited to host on the Marketplace a number of options for developers to utilize BIRT to enable enriched experiences with geospatial capabilities," said Akiha.