Fortius: public data repository and social network for geodata
Update 1/24/07: InformationWeek reports the system will go live in February. More tidbits:
- initially will work with just Google Maps
- data stored in GML and KML
—original article from 11-17-06
Information Week takes a look at Fortius’ plans for a repository for geodata available for mashups. Fortius is known for its tools to create mashups, but this new site, yet unnamed, will debut toward the end of the year. Details are sketchy at best.
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