Designed around ESRI's ArcGIS 9.0 technology, GO! Sync for ArcPad 9.0 creates a data management system for field users to automatically update and synchronize data stored on handheld devices with central Enterprise GIS

Carlsbad (California), January 11, 2005 - Tadpole-Cartesia, the geospatial solutions division of Tadpole Technology plc (LSE-TAD), today announces general availability of new functionality software for ESRI's ArcPad.

Built using ArcGIS 9.0 technology, with support for ArcGIS 8.X included, the software gives unprecedented field practicality to ESRI's ArcPad by automating the process of fully synchronizing fresh GIS data between ArcSDE or Personal Geodatabases and shapefiles stored on handheld devices when docked or on-line. Simple to install and use, the software ensures reliable data transactions, and is a seamless extension to ArcGIS.

Tadpole-Cartesia, a strategic business partner of ESRI, sees its automated geosystem as a compelling business solution for enterprises and organizations with extended field forces. They become more productive, efficient and can respond faster to customer needs. Utilities, state and local government agencies and water/wastewater organizations figure high on its target industries.

"Tadpole-Cartesia's GO! Sync for ArcPad 9.0 is the hub of the first truly automated data management system for organizations looking to extend ArcPad to large field forces," said Don Fryhover, Tadpole-Cartesia's director of sales and marketing for North American operations. "Combined with ArcPad, any PDA device and our expertise in developing custom applications, the industry now has a one-stop shop for extended enterprise deployments of ArcPad."

Initially, the system will be sold by Tadpole-Cartesia direct to ESRI's worldwide customer base. Special early-adopter packages run through Q1, 2005. Call 760-929-8345, or email Email Contact, for details.

Webinar - GO! Sync for ArcPad 9.0 Tadpole-Cartesia will host an industry webinar of its GO! Sync for ArcPad 9.0 system on January 20, 2005 at 9am Pacific. Industry personnel wishing to participate should pre-register via Tadpole-Cartesia's website - http://www.tadpolecartesia.com.

About Tadpole-Cartesia's GO! Sync for ArcPad solution

Tadpole-Cartesia's GO! Sync for ArcPad product is a turnkey solution that automates the process of updating GIS data stored on handhelds. An add-on module for ArcPad, GO! Sync synchronizes mapping data between ArcSDE and PocketPC devices whenever docked or on-line. This automated process enables organizations to efficiently share concurrent spatial information in support of field operations, and also saves bandwidth. By simplifying the process, GO! Sync has become a requirement for organizations implementing ArcPad.

About ESRI

For more than 30 years, ESRI has been the leading developer of GIS software with more than 300,000 clients worldwide. ESRI also provides consulting, implementation, and technical support services. In addition to its headquarters in California, ESRI has regional offices throughout the United States, international distributors in more than 90 countries, and more than 1,200 business partners. ESRI's goal is to provide users with comprehensive tools to help them quickly and efficiently manage and use geographic information to make a real difference in the world around them. ESRI can be found on the Web at www.esri.com.

About Tadpole-Cartesia

Tadpole-Cartesia, the geospatial solutions division of Tadpole Technology plc, provides enterprise infrastructure software solutions to support the management, replication and distribution of geographic data within and between organizations. Tadpole-Cartesia is a strategic partner of ESRI, the world's leading GIS company. Further information on Tadpole-Cartesia on 760-929-8345 (US), +44 131 6680200 (UK), by email Email Contact, and at www.tadpolecartesia.com.