Press ReleaseGeosoft Announces Launch of Global Solutions GroupAppoints enterprise business veteran John Mertl to lead delivery of world-class IT solutions for mining and exploration companiesMarch 12, 2007 – Toronto, Ontario – Geosoft Inc., the leader in geoscience software and solutions, announced today it has launched a Global Solutions Group, and made a key appointment to lead the company's delivery of world-class IT solutions within the mining industry and geosciences. The newly formed Geosoft Global Solutions Group (GSG) will specialize in helping global mining and exploration companies assure the reliability, availability and security of enterprise resources including exploration data assets and information technology. Tim Dobush, CEO, said, "In recent years, we have extended our technology and service offerings to address growing customer demand for company-wide data management solutions and integrated application platforms. Our solutions, built on Geosoft DAP and partner acQuire and ESRI technologies have been successfully deployed in major exploration companies and government agencies around the world. Our Global Solutions Group will build on this foundation, leveraging enterprise technologies, and our relationships with global customers and strategic partners to solve exploration IT challenges. We're excited to extend our support for companies seeking enterprise solutions to help manage their growth and opportunity." John Mertl has been appointed to Executive Director of the newly formed GSG. His responsibilities will include strategic direction, market and business development. Mertl has held leadership roles with some of Canada's largest information systems, knowledge management and technology companies. He brings over sixteen years of experience providing enterprise solutions for global, Fortune 500 clients. "I'm excited by the opportunity to support exploration companies seeking to deliver world-class exploration IT solutions to their front lines," said Mertl. "In a market where geoscientific resources are a scarce commodity, it's critical that our clients can focus their resources on exploration rather than on managing information technology. Better management of their data and technology can provide significant efficiencies and competitive advantage." According to Mertl, "Geosoft Global Solutions will focus on eliminating the complexity of exploration IT and delivering scalable, flexible capabilities throughout the exploration workflow, backed by the high level of service our clients have come to expect from Geosoft." In other major news released at the PDAC 2007 convention, Geosoft has strengthened its relationship with ESRI, the world leader in geographic information systems (GIS) software, announcing a new collaboration to deliver integrated software and data management solutions for the global mining and geosciences sector. This week, Teck Cominco Ltd, a world leader in the production of zinc and metallurgical coal, became the first mining company to adopt the collaborative solution. These strategic partner and customer announcements demonstrate strong market support and readiness for Geosoft's global solutions approach within mining and exploration. For more information on Geosoft Global Solutions, contact globalsolutions@geosoft.com # # # About GeosoftGeosoft's commitment to software innovation for the geosciences dates back to the company's inception in 1986. The company has grown to be a global, earth data solutions leader with offices in all five continents. Geosoft ranks among the top 150 software companies in Canada, providing software and services in over 100 countries around the world. Geosoft's global exploration solutions enable simple and natural access to data; efficient and collaborative knowledge development; and sharing with others. We harness the power of technology, service and workflow innovation to accelerate knowledge development for successful earth exploration and discovery. For more information, contact:Geosoft Global Solutions: Media Enquiries: < back |
