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The MapPoint Web Service is Microsoft's location and mapping platform that allows developers to easily build location-based services (LBS) into their applications. Hosted by Microsoft, the MapPoint Web Service contains cartographic, demographic, business listing, construction, traffic and other data and provides programmatic access to maps and driving directions, addresses and places, and proximity searches.

Press Releases

•	Microsoft Launches MapPoint Web Service for Australia (Aug. 4, 2004, doc file, 41 KB)
•	Microsoft Releases MapPoint Web Service 3.5 (Feb. 10, 2004)
•	Microsoft MapPoint Web Service Gains Traction With Mobile Developers (March 19, 2003)
•	Microsoft Agrees to Acquire Vicinity Corporation to Extend Value of Location-Based Technology for Customers and Developers (Oct. 10, 2002)

Fact Sheets

•	Microsoft MapPoint Web Service 4.0 (September 2005, doc file, 965 KB)

FAQ

•	Microsoft MapPoint Web Service: FAQ for MapPoint Web Service Version 4.0 (September 2005, doc file, 971 KB)

Case Studies

•	MapPoint Case Studies

Industry Partner Press Releases

•	Apptera (doc file, 149 KB)

Images

MapPoint Web Service running the store locator application on the Choice Hotels Web site.

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MapPoint Web Service being used to get driving directions and locate hotels along the route.

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