March 11, 2008 -- Goldsboro, N.C. – Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) continues its lead as a GIS provider to local government with their newly released GeoBlade Search & Rescue application.

GeoBlade Search & Rescue is just one of a family of “blades” incorporated into the GeoBlade toolset. Blades are additional functionalities to the core viewer, specific to an agency’s departmental needs.

GeoBlade Search & Rescue is designed to aid in search and rescue missions, providing a host of capabilities including incident staging, location plotting, and tracking accountability. The application can also assist in the recognition of potential environmental contamination.

GeoBlade Search & Rescue consists of two user modes, field and management. It also features a plume generation tool for chemical-based fires, as well as both zone and a grid search managers and trackers.

“Accountability is essential when it comes to Search & Rescue,” said Jason Cope, Land and Web Products Manager at GTG. “When performing a search and rescue mission, time is of the essence, whether it’s finding a missing person or identifying potential environmental contamination. The hasty search tracker and historic reporting capability of Search & Rescue, among other vital capabilities, provide the necessary tools needed by any emergency services department.”

For more information on the GeoBlade software suite, visit www.geotg.com/geoblade or call 888-757-4222.

About Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG):
GTG is a full-service local government GIS consulting company offering specialized experience in the planning, design, implementation, and procurement of geo-technologies. GTG has unmatched technical GIS capabilities, demonstrated successes, international experience, and a reputation for successfully implementing the right solutions. GTG develops GIS products that spatially enable various enterprise solutions and integrates an organization's IT investment via a common interface. GTG also offers stand alone products for land management, public safety, public access, touch screen technology, and utilities.

GTG has over 700 clients located throughout North America and Europe and serves all levels of government as well as the private sector. To support our clients, GTG maintains three offices located across the United States: Headquarters in North Carolina, and Regional Offices in Texas and Florida.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. at 888-757-4222 or you can access our website at www.geotg.com.