Intergraph announces record GIS revenues for 1996; driving GIS industry toward Windows NT

Business Wire, March 10, 1997

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 1997--During 1996, Intergraph's GIS software revenues grew a notable 19 percent over 1995 revenues.

Intergraph reported today that sales for 1996 were $180 million, a $29 million increase over the previous year. Intergraph also reported that total systems revenue, including hardware, software, and services, reached $572 million, an increase of $94 million over the previous year.

In addition, Intergraph appears to be dominating the market in sales of GIS software for Windows NT(R). Market research firm Dataquest stated in a report last October that, "GIS has traditionally been dominated by UNIX, with a growing PC base in desktop mapping. Now the market appears to be changing -- driven, of course, by Intergraph's move to Windows NT." Sharon Tan, a senior industry analyst at Dataquest, said, "Intergraph is clearly leading the NT-based GIS market, holding over 80 percent of that market for 1996."

The revenue report reflects sales of Intergraph's flagship products, MGE (Modular GIS Environment) and FRAMME(TM) (Facilities Rulebased Application Model Management Environment), indicating their wide acceptance, especially on Microsoft's Windows NT platform. Intergraph anticipates continued strong growth in 1997 with the introduction of several products, including the revolutionary new GeoMedia(R) and GeoMedia Web Map(TM).

Intergraph Background Information

A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph Corp. is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. Products range from point solutions, meeting individual and departmental needs, to integrated, enterprisewide systems.

Noted for delivering interoperable systems and applications, Intergraph bases its products on Windows(R), Windows NT and UNIX operating systems.

Intergraph Software Solutions (ISS) develops and markets integrated software for the Technical Desktop -- the combination of compatible technical applications and personal productivity tools in a single desktop computer. Technical applications include computer-aided design, engineering, analysis, manufacturing, publishing, and earth sciences. ISS also provides core system software, high-end applications, and training, consulting and implementation services. -0-

Note: Intergraph, the Intergraph logo and GeoMedia are registered trademarks and FRAMME and GeoMedia Web Map are trademarks of Intergraph Corp. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Intergraph

Joe Francica, 205/730-8620

jrfranci@ingr.com

www.intergraph.com