Trimble InSphere - Centralized Management of Geospatial Operations

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 11, 2014 — (PRNewswire) —  Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the InSphere™ platform for geospatial information management. An innovative approach for central management of geospatial operations, Trimble InSphere improves workflow, maximizes efficiency and transforms the way geospatial professionals work and access critical operational information.

Trimble InSphere is a cloud-based software platform for central management of geospatial applications, data and services. The simple and easy-to-use framework provides access to multiple applications, including three productivity-enhancing apps: Trimble InSphere Data Manager, Trimble InSphere Equipment Manager and Trimble TerraFlex™ to simplify field data collection. In addition, Trimble Access™ Services provides a seamless data connection between surveyors in the field and managers in the office. InSphere allows organizations to manage everything in one place, accessible anytime and virtually anywhere.

Geospatial customers in a range of industries, including surveying and engineering, natural resources management and mapping now have easy access to productivity-enhancing applications. The secure, cloud-based system is easy to deploy and configure to meet the needs of any organization.

"The centralized management, streamlined access and tailored toolsets of Trimble InSphere are designed to boost overall operating efficiency," said Alain Samaha, business area director of software for Trimble's Geospatial Division. "Because geospatial information has the potential to transform organizations, we are simplifying access so the benefits of this information can be shared more readily with those who need it."

InSphere Data Manager – Geospatial Information in One Place

The Trimble InSphere Data Manager application improves access to geospatial information for the whole organization. Accessible anytime and anywhere through a desktop or mobile device, Data Manager allows organizations to manage geospatial data in one place, for easy access to previous project information and time saved in project management.

InSphere Equipment Manager – Control Your Assets                                                        

The Trimble InSphere Equipment Manager application allows organizations to centrally manage their field devices. At a glance, surveying and mapping companies, can track equipment location, and view the current status of warranty, firmware and software for their fleet of field equipment.

Trimble TerraFlex – Unified Geospatial Data Collection

Trimble TerraFlex is a scalable cloud-based solution for everyday mobile field data collection. TerraFlex addresses a wide variety of field requirements including attribute-rich GIS data collection on a variety of common field devices. With an online data repository and streamlined toolset for creating custom digital form templates, TerraFlex keeps the data flow standardized and streamlined for effective project organization.

Trimble Access Services – Bridging the Field and Office

The perfect complement to Trimble Access field software and Trimble Business Center desktop software, Trimble Access services assist users with day-to-day workflows. Users can wirelessly transfer survey files between the field and office to ensure access to the most up-to-date data.

Availability

The Trimble Insphere software suite is available now through Trimble's worldwide geospatial distribution network. A 90 day free trial is available for InSphere Equipment and Data Manager online. For access to more detailed information, visit: www.trimble.com/geospatial/insphere-cloud-software.

About 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, Calif.

For more information, visit:  www.trimble.com.

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