Dan,
MapData has done a fairly extensive benchmark of TIGER 95 and 97. The 82%
match rate is not a claim it is a results. The benchmark results are on our
web site at www.mapdata.net.
As you said "We see every release (of TIGER) getting better" and TIGER 97
is no exception. We were also surprised about the match rates that were
attained.
I wanted to include Dynamap 2000 in the benchmark. Although GDT never said
no, they just stopped returning my calls.
Dave Ransier
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Munson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 1998 9:51 AM
To: Dave Ransier;
Cc:
Subject: Re: MI Street Files
I have real doubts about TIGER '97. In general, I have doubts about govt.
thoroughness. I'm sure it's better than TIGER '95. We see every release
getting better.
I would like to see a head to head comparison, if you're going to make this
claim.
Dan Munson
CDS Business Mapping
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Ransier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, December 23, 1998 1:16 AM
Subject: MI Street Files
>There is still one other source for quality street files besides GDT. Have
a
>look at MapData. The main product is the US Digital Atlas which includes
>streets, boundary files and landmarks and map loading software.
>
>The next version of the Digital Atlas will be released in January and will
>contain the latest TIGER 97 files. This is a major upgrade in quality from
>previous TIGER releases. In fact, results from recent geocoding tests of
>TIGER 97 provided an impressive 82% match score. TIGER 97 virtually
>eliminates the need to pay thousands more for Dynamap 2000.
>
>Detailed information on the Digital Atlas as well as TIGER 97 goecoding
>results and methodology can be found at www.mapdata.net.
>
>Dave Ransier
>MapData Online Ltd.
>
>
>
>
>Hello List,
>
>First----Happy Holidays to all of you!!
>
>Next----I am hoping that someone out there can help me.
>
>We have been using StreetNetwork w/EAL from BLR. The last time I talked
>with a salesperson from BLR was in July 1998 concerning StreetNetwork 7.4
>w/EAL.
>
>I saw (and saved) a MapInfo list posting from Sept 1, 1998 that discussed
>the acquisition of BLR and Wessex by GDT. As predicted in the posting by
>Jeff Rogers, "If you are a current Wessex customer you can expect to be
>contacted by GDT about the exciting opportunities arising from GDT's recent
>acquisition of your current data provider. Next you will be told that GDT
>will be providing updates to your current data for reasonable prices." Well
>as a BLR customer---that is exactly what happened. At the time, the Sales
>Rep said they could provide the data at the pricing we had discussed in
>July.
>
>Now the powers that be are letting go of the purse strings here for some
>quick end-of-year purchases. I just spoke with a Sales Rep and he explained
>to me that StreetNetwork 7.5 w/EAL is the latest version, but it will not
be
>supported starting in January.
>
>He said that DynaMap 1000 or DynaMap 2000 were the replacement products
>depending on my need to geo-code my data. The quoted price was "shocking"
>to say the least. 7 times the StreetNetwork price!! Well that is not going
>to fly!!
>
>Is DynaMap more accurate and complete than StreetNetwork?
>
>What other sources are available for this type of data? Any and all help
>would be appreciated.
>
>I know there are a couple of list members out there who are using MapInfo
>for newspaper applications. I would be especially interested in hearing
>what you are using for your applications----in particular if it deals with
>the distribution side or database marketing.
>
>Thanks,
>Patricia E. Slagle
>Knoxville News-Sentinel Co.
>208 W. Church St.
>Knoxville TN 37902
>Voice: (423) 521-1773
>Fax: (423) 673-2091
>
>
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