Norcross, Georgia, USA — Leica Geosystems Geospatial Imaging today announced that Geosystems France S.A.R.L. is now a master distributor for French speaking Africa, effective March 1, 2008. The master distributor for this entire region, Geosystems France will have a special focus on Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.

Headquartered in Paris, Geosystems France has been an authorized Leica Geosystems reseller in France since 2006. Specializing in remote sensing, digital photogrammetry and 3D applications, Geosystems France will be handling Leica Geosystems’ entire product portfolio for this region.

“We are excited to increase our partnership with Geosystems France,” said Kaushik Chakraborty, Vice President, India, Middle East and Africa, Leica Geosystems Geospatial Imaging. “Through Geosystems France, our customers in French speaking Africa have greater access to our products and services.”

“Committed to providing the most innovative geospatial solutions, we are excited to offer Leica Geosystems’ product portfolio throughout this part of Africa,” said Patrice Lemire, Director, Geosystems France. “Leica Geosystems’ solutions appeal to both traditional geospatial customers and those with larger web and enterprise needs, enabling a wide range of customers to fully utilize geospatial information.”

Committed to supporting users in France and French speaking countries, Geosystems France offers local sales and support, including technical support, individual training, software customization and project consulting.

For more information about Geosystems France or its products and services, please visit www.geosystems.fr/. For more information about Leica Geosystems, please call +1 770 776 3400, toll free +1 866 534 2286, or visit www.gi.leica-geosystems.com.

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