MapInfo® MapXtend® is a developer tool for creating location-based applications running on wireless handheld devices. Applications created with MapXtend give mobile field staff live access to the most updated corporate data on equipment and customers, helping increase efficiency and improve service.

An extension to MapInfo® MapXtreme® mapping server, MapXtend is the ideal tool for organizations across many industries, in both the private and public sector, to bring their web-based applications to the mobile Internet.

The MapXtend API offers rapid development, scalability, and flexibility to build and deploy wireless applications quickly, efficiently, and securely. Its architecture follows a 3-tier model.

Flexibility and Scalability Applications built using MapXtend's Java™ technology architecture can run on many different server platforms and multiple types of handheld devices, and scale to meet the needs of thousands of users.

Seamless Integration MapXtend leverages MapInfo's entire suite of market-proven Internet mapping, geocoding and routing technologies to provide location-based intelligence for enterprise field staff.

Improved Efficiency Mobile field staff using applications powered by MapXtend can handle more service calls due to better scheduling and routing, and last-minute calls can be added and assigned to the nearest worker.

More Satisfied, Loyal Customers Improved, faster customer service and more reliable field equipment leads to satisfied, loyal customers.