New eService Connects Appraisal Professionals with a World Leader in Digital Oblique Aerial Imaging.
March 17, 2008, Palm Coast, FL. ACI, a leading innovator in providing technology solutions for the appraisal industry, and Pictometry®, a leading provider of geo-referenced aerial image libraries whose patented technology is used globally to capture oblique image libraries, announced today the two companies have reached an agreement that provides thousands of valuation professionals with access to 3-D like aerial imaging tools for use in the appraisal process.
Primarily used by government and private businesses, Pictometry captures up to 12 different views of any building, highway, or other land feature in an area. While traditional satellite and aerial photography is primarily straight down, or orthogonal, Pictometry’s all-digital images are taken at an angle, called oblique. This presents aerial photographs in a 3D-like manner. As a result, Pictometry’s image databases of cities, counties, and states provide a more information-rich source of visual data for its customers.
“Pictometry may redefine the way appraisal professionals research and review appraisal reports,” said George Opelka, senior vice president of ACI. “With Pictometry imagery accessible directly through the ACI eService platform, appraisal professionals can virtually fly around the subject property and neighborhood for which Pictometry images are available. We are excited to be at the forefront of this technology and to extend this newly integrated service to our customers.”
Pictometry joins a premier list of technology providers whose technology solutions are available to appraisal professionals through ACI’s eService connection. As a result of this integration, appraisers, lenders, and valuation professionals will have access directly through the ACI platform to Pictometry’s library of digital images of neighborhoods, landmarks, roads, and complete municipalities from multiple views.
“Pictometry is about visual intelligence and putting smart pictures in the hands—and at the fingertips—of those who need detailed visual information,” said Jim Murray, Pictometry’s director of Business to Business Development, adding, “We’re thrilled to be a part of this opportunity with ACI, and we expect this new tool will truly change how appraisers work.”
Interested parties may contact ACI Sales at 800-234-8727.
About ACI
ACI, a pioneer in crafting technology solutions for the valuation community, has gained industry-wide recognition and support from leaders in the field. ACI’s highly scalable appraisal solutions ensure a partnership tailored to the needs of the organizations it services. The ACI client base features many of North America’s premier lenders, national appraisal companies, and real estate brokerage firms. From connecting appraisers nationwide to streamlining quality control, the flexibility provided gives organizations the means for processing appraisals and managing exceptions in a consistent and efficient manner. Headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, ACI’s management and development team possess the type of experience coveted by decision makers responsible for bringing synergy to their daily workflows and processes.
About Pictometry
Pictometry International Corp. is a leading provider of geo-referenced, aerial image libraries and related software. Pictometry has captured over 50 million digital aerial images in over 600 counties in the United States covering over 70 percent of the United States population. Using its proprietary imaging process, Pictometry® captures geo-referenced, high-resolution oblique (at an angle, producing a 3-D like view) and orthogonal (straight down) Intelligent Images®, within which structures and land features can be measured. Pictometry customizes and markets these technologies for government and commercial applications, offering non-traditional software solutions to aerial imaging needs. Pictometry’s imagery and software enables users to “See Everywhere, Measure Anything, Plan Everything”® using a patented digital information system. Pictometry has its headquarters in Rochester, NY and an office in Europe. Pictometry is a second order visualization tool that does not produce authoritative or definitive information (surveying) from its digital, aerial images. For more information on Pictometry, visit http://www.pictometry.com/.