San Francisco, CA — April 10, 2001 — CustomWeather, the leading supplier of syndicated weather data to internet and wireless markets announced today that it has partnered with LocatioNet, a world leader in real-time mapping and location software development, including the ultimate integrated real-time platform for location-based services over the Internet. As part of this agreement, LocatioNet customers will be able to access CustomWeather products and services via LocatioNet’s API software and technology. 

 

Gadi Benmark, CEO and President of LocatioNet, comments that “CustomWeather’s geo-coded, comprehensive international content and technology are a natural complement to our services and our customers’ demand for comprehensive location-specific weather. Aligning LocatioNet with a premium weather service is a very positive move for us and our customers.”

Geoff Flint, CEO of CustomWeather, added, “We’re excited to partner with LocatioNet. Their international presence and superior technology make them a powerful ally. Our detailed forecasting information and extensive coverage have equipped us to serve their audience’s need for weather. Our companies share a commitment to providing premier services to the location-based services industry, and we’re eager to move forward with LocatioNet."

CustomWeather’s forecasting services are designed specifically for use on the Internet, and on wireless phones and devices. CustomWeather provides valuable data such as comprehensive current condition reports, two-day detailed forecasts, seven-day extended forecasts, ski resort updates, marine forecasts and airport delay forecasts for over 58,000 cities worldwide, including more than 28,000 cities in the U.S. CustomWeather can supply its content as raw data files via FTP in formats such as XML or ASCII, giving clients total control of the look and feel of the weather content on their site.

 

LocatioNet leverages nine-years of experience deploying mission-critical, real-time location-based systems, that utilizes the most powerful and efficient field-tested technology of its kind. LocatioNet has developed the ultimate integrated real-time platform for mobile location-based services—The LocatioNet Platform™.

Further details and a real-time demo can be found on the company’s web site at www.locationet.com

 

 

Contacts

Geoff Flint 

415. 777 3945 

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Ken Madigan 

646. 756 2602 

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