MapInfo Names Dr. Simon J. Orebi Gann to Board of Directors; BP Executive Brings Impressive Track Record of Technology Innovation

Business Wire, April 27, 2004

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

TROY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2004

MapInfo Corporation (Nasdaq: MAPS), the leading provider of location-based business intelligence solutions for the enterprise, today announced the appointment of Dr. Simon J. Orebi Gann to its Board of Directors. Dr. Orebi Gann is currently Chief Information Officer (CIO) for BP Integrated Supply and Trading (IST) business and Vice President of Digital and Communications Technology for the company. He is responsible for the integration of supply and trading technology systems throughout IST.

"MapInfo is at an exciting juncture as more and more companies in all industries are recognizing the importance of the integration of location-based intelligence solutions in their decision-making efforts. I look forward to working with MapInfo's Board and executive team on this effort," said Dr. Orebi Gann.

Prior to joining BP in March 2000, Dr. Orebi Gann served as Managing Director of Technology and Business Strategy at the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE), where he was responsible for the conception, creation, delivery and implementation of LIFFE CONNECT(TM), the world leading automated trading platform. From 1979 to 1996, Dr. Orebi Gann held senior IT executive positions at Marks & Spencer. His significant contributions at Marks & Spencer included the development and implementation of highly responsive food, clothing and homewares supply chain systems, the introduction of point-of-sale systems which are now used in more than 300 stores throughout Europe, the creation of a modern data center, and the development of modern voice and data communication systems.

In addition, Dr. Orebi Gann has served on two British government advisory committees, recommending priorities for their funding of IT research. He is currently a non-executive partner in a strategic consultancy business, and until recently was a non-executive director of Cablenet, the cable industry hub solutions business.

"Dr. Orebi Gann's extensive technology experience, coupled with his background in business development and operations, will be invaluable to MapInfo as we continue to develop and enhance our location-based business technology offerings to best meet the needs of our customers," said John C. Cavalier, Chairman of MapInfo. "With the advent of Envinsa(TM), MapInfo's powerful new location platform, our goal is to enable businesses and government organizations worldwide to harness the power of location across the enterprise. The addition of Dr. Orebi Gann to our Board of Directors will greatly enhance our worldwide understanding of user technology needs and allow MapInfo to accelerate our position in serving a multitude of enterprise customers."

Dr. Orebi Gann was educated at Merton College, Oxford, where he was awarded a BA in Physics and a DPhil in High Energy Nuclear Physics.

Dr. Orebi Gann joins MapInfo's current Board of Directors including Chairman of the Board John C. Cavalier, MapInfo President and CEO Mark Cattini, Business Objects Vice President of Worldwide Professional Services Joni Kahn, Bridgeline Software President and CEO Thomas L. Massie, NMS Communications Chairman and CEO Robert P. Schechter, and Co-founder of Decision Point Solutions Quinn H. Tran.

About MapInfo

MapInfo Corporation is a global software company that integrates software, data and services to help customers realize greater value from location-based information and drive more insightful decisions. MapInfo solutions are available in 20 languages through a network of strategic partners and distribution channels in 60 countries. Headquartered in Troy, NY, MapInfo Corporation is on the World Wide Web at www.mapinfo.com.

MapInfo is a trademark of MapInfo Corporation and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Of Note

This press release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. Any statement not a statement of historical fact is a forward-looking statement, including without limitation statements concerning demand for and benefits of MapInfo products and integration of MapInfo products with existing solutions. Actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those factors contained in the Company's registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the section "Risk Factors." MapInfo takes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements.