Developers get coal comfort

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Cap Gemini is to make the largest implementation so far in the UK of a geographical information system as it designs, builds and operates a new Mining Reports and Surface Damage System for the Coal Authority. The project, which is worth around 11 million pounds sterling, will bring a number of significant advantages to the Coal Authority, which currently relies on out-of-date mining reports and surface damage systems to store its computerised mining data. A key benefit will be cutting the risk of a system failure making it impossible for the authority to supply coal mining data.

Computer Services, Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Computer and Data Processing Services, Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining, Coal, Coal Mining, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Information technology services, Contracts, Information management, Coal industry, Capgemini S.A., United Kingdom. Coal Authority

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Making the upgrade

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It is worth considering whether the lifespan of an existing PC could be extended with upgrades, rather than purchasing a completely new computer. It is possible to fit a new processor cheaply and easily, and the user should notice a significant improvement for applications that were previously slow. It is also worth considering adding memory, but before doing so it is important to check how much memory the system will take. Attention should also be given to the speed of the single inline memory module and whether parity or non-parity single inline memory modules are used.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Microprocessor Chips, Semiconductor Memories, Analysis, CPUs (Central processing units), Computer memory, Upgrading (Computers)

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MapInfo Professional 4.0 desktop mapping

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Desktop mapping software allows users to view and analyse data geographically. Maps can also be edited and manipulated due to the digital representation of cartographic data. MapInfo information is organised as map files or database files, in layers, showing county boundaries, road layouts, rivers and canals. A simple dialogue system provides layer control and a number of tool bars for manipulating data are offered.

Information retrieval services, Digital Map Database Vendors, Product development, Digital mapping, MapInfo Corp., MAPS

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