Mapsolute, a provider of geographic software systems, has introduced the full version of its Map24 AJAX API 2.0 to the Web community. As well as new mapping functionality, improvements have been achieved in performance and flexibility. All functions are also available to over 10,000 software developers, who already use version 1.2. On top of the free access to dynamic map integration, address search and route planning, developers can now make use of “MapTP Reverse Geocoding Service.” This application returns relevant address information from geo-coordinates, which is especially useful for all kinds of GPS-tracking applications. It’s now possible to alter the look and feel of the map dynamically when in use; for example, the map colors can be changed to suit the corporate identity of a company. In addition it is possible to integrate real-time traffic information and specific RSS news feeds, called GeoRSS.

As a result the existing applications of the API functionality have also been simplified. It is now possible to integrate complex mapping applications into a Web page, such as route planning, without extensive programming experience.