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Karlsruhe, January, 2010
Simply do it yourself - not only DIY
lovers, but also software developers are pleased when their self-made
projects are successful and both time and money are saved. With PTV's
unique software components specifically designed for developers they
can quickly integrate geographical and logistical services into
existing web or desktop applications. The new versions will be
available as of spring 2010. Developers can immediately use code
samples including source codes for their applications, such as routing
with the emissions calculator and environmental zones, traffic
information and travel times or the brand-new and extremely fast
routing method.
PTV's developer components enable users to enhance their software with
useful logistical or geographical functions without spending much time
or money. The Karlsruhe-based provider of trip planning software, such
as map&guide and PTV Intertour, has been specialising in the logistics
sector for more than three decades and therefore knows the
requirements of modern logistics. Developers can benefit from the
company's expertise which has also been applied to the new versions of
its software components. They will be launched in spring 2010.
The modular toolbox for PTV's xServers based on SOAP/XML enables
developers to create web-based applications and to easily integrate
new functions into existing architectures, such as ERP or CRM systems.
If the tools are used consistently, they will pay off quickly: because
every kilometre or mile not driven helps to reduce costs. All
components can be easily upgraded thanks to their modular and scalable
structure.
The PTV MapServer allows users to integrate digital maps, route
calculations or other geo-functionalities into their desktop
applications. The map server provides all functions of the route
planning software map&guide designed for developers. This turns it
into one of the most comprehensive software development kits for
geographical and logistical applications currently available in the
market.
New: For environmentally aware organisations
As of April, routing with emissions calculation and environmental
zones will also include altitude profiles - because a truck which is
driving down a hill produces lower carbon emissions than a truck
driving up a steep hill. This function is made for organisations whose
customers are committed to reducing CO2 and need to prove it or want
to strengthen their market position as an environmentally aware
organisation.
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New: For inquisitive minds
Everyone knows that speed and congestion patterns on roads vary
according to the time of day. However, standard traffic information
services do not take this fact into consideration. PTV goes one step
further and offers travel information based on the time of day. This
is of particular interest to those who wish to offer traffic
information that goes beyond normal services, meaning reliable travel
times being calculated at the same time. This information is essential
for time-sensitive transports with strict delivery times. As the
software takes time-based traffic information, so-called time graphs,
into account, it helps drivers to calculate the optimal departure
time. Dynamic routing also considers current traffic incidents.
New: For urgent issues
Good news for companies that offer trip planning services: the
distance matrix is an essential part of trip and route planning. Until
now, it has been difficult and time-consuming to calculate this
matrix. Thanks to a new technology it is now possible to considerably
improve computing speed. As a result, dispatchers have a lot more time
to re-calculate and optimise their trips and routes, which finally
leads to improved results and reduced costs. And, of course, satisfied
customers.
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