MapInfo Pro

Hi, 

I am wondering what new features we can expect from Precisely on upcoming versions of MapInfo and if there are any major overhauls planned.

Cheers,

Thanks, Timothy, for taking the time to write up these requests.

I'll try to dive into your suggestions and give you some ideas where possible. I won't get through all your ideas today but will come back and take a stab at the other ideas later.

I'm not trying to say that all you request is doable. I know, and so you do, that's not true. But we do have some (new) capabilities that you might find helpful. Please let us know if you think these can help you solve what you are looking to do, or if you still have to rely on other tools.

We have created the plans for the MapInfo Pro v2021 releases this year, and I know @Patrick Collins is working on a road map we can share. I'll also send you an invite to the MapInfo Lab here on the Knowledge Communities where we discuss the improvements to MapInfo Pro in more detail with our customers.

Smart Text

​In one of the earlier versions of MapInfo Pro, we introduced the concept of SmartText. This allows you to add dynamic text to a layout. This dynamic text would be a single or a set of MapBasic functions that return a text. This makes the text able to reflect on changes in say your Map window, the Date or Time, or your current selection.

A couple of years back, I did a webinar around SmartText in Layouts.

To give you a few ideas on the capabilities of the SmartTexts, I have added some examples:

• Name of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{WindowInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 1)}
• Scale of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{MapperInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 33)}
• Layout page number: ${Page}
• Number of pages in the layout: ${Pages}

You can also use this method to read values from a table and show the value on the layout.

I like the idea of getting a location for a given map. How are you doing that in QGIS/ArcGIS? Is it reading the value from the record or is it getting the value using for example the center of the map?

With v2021, we are working on giving these SmartText some more visibility by presenting the SmartText aliases, the predefined SmartTexts, in a dropdown on the Layout tab.

Automated layout generation

In the MapInfo Marketplace you can find the tool called Site Mapper developed by Kalu Ribush. Maybe this can help you generating multiple outputs?

I'll be back with some more suggestions.

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data
------------------------------

Hi Timothy

Please send me your feedback on Site Mapper.  It's been a while since I made any updates.  I'd appreciate any feedback on making it more intuitive and useful.

Regards, Kalu

------------------------------
Kalu Ribush
Dept. Jobs, Precincts & Region (VIC)
Melbourne VIC
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-01-2021 10:01
From: Peter Horsbøll Møller
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Thanks, Timothy, for taking the time to write up these requests.

I'll try to dive into your suggestions and give you some ideas where possible. I won't get through all your ideas today but will come back and take a stab at the other ideas later.

I'm not trying to say that all you request is doable. I know, and so you do, that's not true. But we do have some (new) capabilities that you might find helpful. Please let us know if you think these can help you solve what you are looking to do, or if you still have to rely on other tools.

We have created the plans for the MapInfo Pro v2021 releases this year, and I know @Patrick Collins is working on a road map we can share. I'll also send you an invite to the MapInfo Lab here on the Knowledge Communities where we discuss the improvements to MapInfo Pro in more detail with our customers.

Smart Text

​In one of the earlier versions of MapInfo Pro, we introduced the concept of SmartText. This allows you to add dynamic text to a layout. This dynamic text would be a single or a set of MapBasic functions that return a text. This makes the text able to reflect on changes in say your Map window, the Date or Time, or your current selection.

A couple of years back, I did a webinar around SmartText in Layouts.

To give you a few ideas on the capabilities of the SmartTexts, I have added some examples:

• Name of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{WindowInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 1)}
• Scale of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{MapperInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 33)}
• Layout page number: ${Page}
• Number of pages in the layout: ${Pages}

You can also use this method to read values from a table and show the value on the layout.

I like the idea of getting a location for a given map. How are you doing that in QGIS/ArcGIS? Is it reading the value from the record or is it getting the value using for example the center of the map?

With v2021, we are working on giving these SmartText some more visibility by presenting the SmartText aliases, the predefined SmartTexts, in a dropdown on the Layout tab.

Automated layout generation

In the MapInfo Marketplace you can find the tool called Site Mapper developed by Kalu Ribush. Maybe this can help you generating multiple outputs?

I'll be back with some more suggestions.

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data
------------------------------

Hi Kalu - just going to jump in here with my feedback. Site Mapper for me is about the best thing since sliced bread!! It is a great tool - thanks so much for developing it. I use it every 4 months to print pdf's for ~7,000 maps!

I do have a couple of things on my wish-list that may not be possible but will throw out there anyway:

1) would like to be able send direct to a printer - we frequently print up to 200 maps at a time and currently use a very old tool called e-Spatial which only works on MapInfo V15 or earlier. One day, this will no longer be an option.

2) any chance of being able to save the settings selected? We use exactly the same setting for each session which means changing every single option each time it is used. [it does seem to crash after about 1500 maps but that is not a biggie except for redoing the settings!]

Thanks very much
Judy

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Judy Curson
Ovato Print
Auckland
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-08-2021 22:59
From: Kalu Ribush
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Timothy

Please send me your feedback on Site Mapper.  It's been a while since I made any updates.  I'd appreciate any feedback on making it more intuitive and useful.

Regards, Kalu

------------------------------
Kalu Ribush
Dept. Jobs, Precincts & Region (VIC)
Melbourne VIC
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 03-01-2021 10:01
From: Peter Horsbøll Møller
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Thanks, Timothy, for taking the time to write up these requests.

I'll try to dive into your suggestions and give you some ideas where possible. I won't get through all your ideas today but will come back and take a stab at the other ideas later.

I'm not trying to say that all you request is doable. I know, and so you do, that's not true. But we do have some (new) capabilities that you might find helpful. Please let us know if you think these can help you solve what you are looking to do, or if you still have to rely on other tools.

We have created the plans for the MapInfo Pro v2021 releases this year, and I know @Patrick Collins is working on a road map we can share. I'll also send you an invite to the MapInfo Lab here on the Knowledge Communities where we discuss the improvements to MapInfo Pro in more detail with our customers.

Smart Text

​In one of the earlier versions of MapInfo Pro, we introduced the concept of SmartText. This allows you to add dynamic text to a layout. This dynamic text would be a single or a set of MapBasic functions that return a text. This makes the text able to reflect on changes in say your Map window, the Date or Time, or your current selection.

A couple of years back, I did a webinar around SmartText in Layouts.

To give you a few ideas on the capabilities of the SmartTexts, I have added some examples:

• Name of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{WindowInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 1)}
• Scale of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{MapperInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 33)}
• Layout page number: ${Page}
• Number of pages in the layout: ${Pages}

You can also use this method to read values from a table and show the value on the layout.

I like the idea of getting a location for a given map. How are you doing that in QGIS/ArcGIS? Is it reading the value from the record or is it getting the value using for example the center of the map?

With v2021, we are working on giving these SmartText some more visibility by presenting the SmartText aliases, the predefined SmartTexts, in a dropdown on the Layout tab.

Automated layout generation

In the MapInfo Marketplace you can find the tool called Site Mapper developed by Kalu Ribush. Maybe this can help you generating multiple outputs?

I'll be back with some more suggestions.

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data

Hi Kalu,

I am currently testing your tool for one of our customer requirements and it is giving desired results. The test is carried on latest version of MapInfo 2021.

I want to update you an issue related to tool disappearing, every time i close and open MapInfo the entire Handy tools ribbon disappears with site mapper tool. I need to reinstall the tool again from Market place for its appearance and use.

Request to fix the issue and shall post any other finding coming to notice.

------------------------------
Sarar Bokka
Lepton Software Export and Research Pvt. Ltd (VAR)
NEW DELHI
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 03-08-2021 22:59
From: Kalu Ribush
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Timothy

Please send me your feedback on Site Mapper.  It's been a while since I made any updates.  I'd appreciate any feedback on making it more intuitive and useful.

Regards, Kalu

------------------------------
Kalu Ribush
Dept. Jobs, Precincts & Region (VIC)
Melbourne VIC
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 03-01-2021 10:01
From: Peter Horsbøll Møller
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Thanks, Timothy, for taking the time to write up these requests.

I'll try to dive into your suggestions and give you some ideas where possible. I won't get through all your ideas today but will come back and take a stab at the other ideas later.

I'm not trying to say that all you request is doable. I know, and so you do, that's not true. But we do have some (new) capabilities that you might find helpful. Please let us know if you think these can help you solve what you are looking to do, or if you still have to rely on other tools.

We have created the plans for the MapInfo Pro v2021 releases this year, and I know @Patrick Collins is working on a road map we can share. I'll also send you an invite to the MapInfo Lab here on the Knowledge Communities where we discuss the improvements to MapInfo Pro in more detail with our customers.

Smart Text

​In one of the earlier versions of MapInfo Pro, we introduced the concept of SmartText. This allows you to add dynamic text to a layout. This dynamic text would be a single or a set of MapBasic functions that return a text. This makes the text able to reflect on changes in say your Map window, the Date or Time, or your current selection.

A couple of years back, I did a webinar around SmartText in Layouts.

To give you a few ideas on the capabilities of the SmartTexts, I have added some examples:

• Name of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{WindowInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 1)}
• Scale of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{MapperInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 33)}
• Layout page number: ${Page}
• Number of pages in the layout: ${Pages}

You can also use this method to read values from a table and show the value on the layout.

I like the idea of getting a location for a given map. How are you doing that in QGIS/ArcGIS? Is it reading the value from the record or is it getting the value using for example the center of the map?

With v2021, we are working on giving these SmartText some more visibility by presenting the SmartText aliases, the predefined SmartTexts, in a dropdown on the Layout tab.

Automated layout generation

In the MapInfo Marketplace you can find the tool called Site Mapper developed by Kalu Ribush. Maybe this can help you generating multiple outputs?

I'll be back with some more suggestions.

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data

Hi Sarar

You shouldn't have to reinstall the tool again.
You should be able to find Site Mapper in the Tools window on the Registered tab. From here you can either launch the tool manually or set it to automatic load when MapInfo Pro starts.

Thanks
Peter

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Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2022 03:20
From: Sarar Bokka
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Kalu,

I am currently testing your tool for one of our customer requirements and it is giving desired results. The test is carried on latest version of MapInfo 2021.

I want to update you an issue related to tool disappearing, every time i close and open MapInfo the entire Handy tools ribbon disappears with site mapper tool. I need to reinstall the tool again from Market place for its appearance and use.

Request to fix the issue and shall post any other finding coming to notice.

------------------------------
Sarar Bokka
Lepton Software Export and Research Pvt. Ltd (VAR)
NEW DELHI
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 03-08-2021 22:59
From: Kalu Ribush
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Timothy

Please send me your feedback on Site Mapper.  It's been a while since I made any updates.  I'd appreciate any feedback on making it more intuitive and useful.

Regards, Kalu

------------------------------
Kalu Ribush
Dept. Jobs, Precincts & Region (VIC)
Melbourne VIC


Original Message:
Sent: 03-01-2021 10:01
From: Peter Horsbøll Møller
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Thanks, Timothy, for taking the time to write up these requests.

I'll try to dive into your suggestions and give you some ideas where possible. I won't get through all your ideas today but will come back and take a stab at the other ideas later.

I'm not trying to say that all you request is doable. I know, and so you do, that's not true. But we do have some (new) capabilities that you might find helpful. Please let us know if you think these can help you solve what you are looking to do, or if you still have to rely on other tools.

We have created the plans for the MapInfo Pro v2021 releases this year, and I know @Patrick Collins is working on a road map we can share. I'll also send you an invite to the MapInfo Lab here on the Knowledge Communities where we discuss the improvements to MapInfo Pro in more detail with our customers.

Smart Text

​In one of the earlier versions of MapInfo Pro, we introduced the concept of SmartText. This allows you to add dynamic text to a layout. This dynamic text would be a single or a set of MapBasic functions that return a text. This makes the text able to reflect on changes in say your Map window, the Date or Time, or your current selection.

A couple of years back, I did a webinar around SmartText in Layouts.

To give you a few ideas on the capabilities of the SmartTexts, I have added some examples:

• Name of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{WindowInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 1)}
• Scale of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{MapperInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 33)}
• Layout page number: ${Page}
• Number of pages in the layout: ${Pages}

You can also use this method to read values from a table and show the value on the layout.

I like the idea of getting a location for a given map. How are you doing that in QGIS/ArcGIS? Is it reading the value from the record or is it getting the value using for example the center of the map?

With v2021, we are working on giving these SmartText some more visibility by presenting the SmartText aliases, the predefined SmartTexts, in a dropdown on the Layout tab.

Automated layout generation

In the MapInfo Marketplace you can find the tool called Site Mapper developed by Kalu Ribush. Maybe this can help you generating multiple outputs?

I'll be back with some more suggestions.

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data

Hi Peter,

Thanks for your support, i am new to MapInfo and still in the learning curve.

Hope, i shall learn quicker, better and support customers at my end.

------------------------------
Sarar Bokka
Lepton Software Export and Research Pvt. Ltd (VAR)
NEW DELHI
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 10-24-2022 01:58
From: Peter Møller
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Sarar

You shouldn't have to reinstall the tool again.
You should be able to find Site Mapper in the Tools window on the Registered tab. From here you can either launch the tool manually or set it to automatic load when MapInfo Pro starts.

Thanks
Peter

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2022 03:20
From: Sarar Bokka
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Kalu,

I am currently testing your tool for one of our customer requirements and it is giving desired results. The test is carried on latest version of MapInfo 2021.

I want to update you an issue related to tool disappearing, every time i close and open MapInfo the entire Handy tools ribbon disappears with site mapper tool. I need to reinstall the tool again from Market place for its appearance and use.

Request to fix the issue and shall post any other finding coming to notice.

------------------------------
Sarar Bokka
Lepton Software Export and Research Pvt. Ltd (VAR)
NEW DELHI


Original Message:
Sent: 03-08-2021 22:59
From: Kalu Ribush
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Timothy

Please send me your feedback on Site Mapper.  It's been a while since I made any updates.  I'd appreciate any feedback on making it more intuitive and useful.

Regards, Kalu

------------------------------
Kalu Ribush
Dept. Jobs, Precincts & Region (VIC)
Melbourne VIC


Original Message:
Sent: 03-01-2021 10:01
From: Peter Horsbøll Møller
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Thanks, Timothy, for taking the time to write up these requests.

I'll try to dive into your suggestions and give you some ideas where possible. I won't get through all your ideas today but will come back and take a stab at the other ideas later.

I'm not trying to say that all you request is doable. I know, and so you do, that's not true. But we do have some (new) capabilities that you might find helpful. Please let us know if you think these can help you solve what you are looking to do, or if you still have to rely on other tools.

We have created the plans for the MapInfo Pro v2021 releases this year, and I know @Patrick Collins is working on a road map we can share. I'll also send you an invite to the MapInfo Lab here on the Knowledge Communities where we discuss the improvements to MapInfo Pro in more detail with our customers.

Smart Text

​In one of the earlier versions of MapInfo Pro, we introduced the concept of SmartText. This allows you to add dynamic text to a layout. This dynamic text would be a single or a set of MapBasic functions that return a text. This makes the text able to reflect on changes in say your Map window, the Date or Time, or your current selection.

A couple of years back, I did a webinar around SmartText in Layouts.

To give you a few ideas on the capabilities of the SmartTexts, I have added some examples:

• Name of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{WindowInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 1)}
• Scale of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{MapperInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 33)}
• Layout page number: ${Page}
• Number of pages in the layout: ${Pages}

You can also use this method to read values from a table and show the value on the layout.

I like the idea of getting a location for a given map. How are you doing that in QGIS/ArcGIS? Is it reading the value from the record or is it getting the value using for example the center of the map?

With v2021, we are working on giving these SmartText some more visibility by presenting the SmartText aliases, the predefined SmartTexts, in a dropdown on the Layout tab.

Automated layout generation

In the MapInfo Marketplace you can find the tool called Site Mapper developed by Kalu Ribush. Maybe this can help you generating multiple outputs?

I'll be back with some more suggestions.

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data

No worries, Sarar.

Just ask away. I learned a lot about MapInfo Pro just by reading the questions and answers from other users on MapInfo-L.

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Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-25-2022 01:44
From: Sarar Bokka
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Peter,

Thanks for your support, i am new to MapInfo and still in the learning curve.

Hope, i shall learn quicker, better and support customers at my end.

------------------------------
Sarar Bokka
Lepton Software Export and Research Pvt. Ltd (VAR)
NEW DELHI
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 10-24-2022 01:58
From: Peter Møller
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Sarar

You shouldn't have to reinstall the tool again.
You should be able to find Site Mapper in the Tools window on the Registered tab. From here you can either launch the tool manually or set it to automatic load when MapInfo Pro starts.

Thanks
Peter

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data


Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2022 03:20
From: Sarar Bokka
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Kalu,

I am currently testing your tool for one of our customer requirements and it is giving desired results. The test is carried on latest version of MapInfo 2021.

I want to update you an issue related to tool disappearing, every time i close and open MapInfo the entire Handy tools ribbon disappears with site mapper tool. I need to reinstall the tool again from Market place for its appearance and use.

Request to fix the issue and shall post any other finding coming to notice.

------------------------------
Sarar Bokka
Lepton Software Export and Research Pvt. Ltd (VAR)
NEW DELHI


Original Message:
Sent: 03-08-2021 22:59
From: Kalu Ribush
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Hi Timothy

Please send me your feedback on Site Mapper.  It's been a while since I made any updates.  I'd appreciate any feedback on making it more intuitive and useful.

Regards, Kalu

------------------------------
Kalu Ribush
Dept. Jobs, Precincts & Region (VIC)
Melbourne VIC


Original Message:
Sent: 03-01-2021 10:01
From: Peter Horsbøll Møller
Subject: MapInfo Features Roadmap 2021+

Thanks, Timothy, for taking the time to write up these requests.

I'll try to dive into your suggestions and give you some ideas where possible. I won't get through all your ideas today but will come back and take a stab at the other ideas later.

I'm not trying to say that all you request is doable. I know, and so you do, that's not true. But we do have some (new) capabilities that you might find helpful. Please let us know if you think these can help you solve what you are looking to do, or if you still have to rely on other tools.

We have created the plans for the MapInfo Pro v2021 releases this year, and I know @Patrick Collins is working on a road map we can share. I'll also send you an invite to the MapInfo Lab here on the Knowledge Communities where we discuss the improvements to MapInfo Pro in more detail with our customers.

Smart Text

​In one of the earlier versions of MapInfo Pro, we introduced the concept of SmartText. This allows you to add dynamic text to a layout. This dynamic text would be a single or a set of MapBasic functions that return a text. This makes the text able to reflect on changes in say your Map window, the Date or Time, or your current selection.

A couple of years back, I did a webinar around SmartText in Layouts.

To give you a few ideas on the capabilities of the SmartTexts, I have added some examples:

• Name of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{WindowInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 1)}
• Scale of map in frame named "Map-1": $mb{MapperInfo(LayoutItemWinID(CurContext(1), "Map-1", 1), 33)}
• Layout page number: ${Page}
• Number of pages in the layout: ${Pages}

You can also use this method to read values from a table and show the value on the layout.

I like the idea of getting a location for a given map. How are you doing that in QGIS/ArcGIS? Is it reading the value from the record or is it getting the value using for example the center of the map?

With v2021, we are working on giving these SmartText some more visibility by presenting the SmartText aliases, the predefined SmartTexts, in a dropdown on the Layout tab.

Automated layout generation

In the MapInfo Marketplace you can find the tool called Site Mapper developed by Kalu Ribush. Maybe this can help you generating multiple outputs?

I'll be back with some more suggestions.

------------------------------
Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data

Hi Timothy
Regarding the template picklists for editing feature attributes (like ArcGIS domains) the Datamine Discover addin for MapInfo has a Data entry module that does this. You can even use the same picklists in our Discover Mobile app for iOS and Android. Also the picklists are not only used for feature attributes, they are also used for symbology and you can predefine the attributes that don't exit. I can see your council has a license for Discover, you might want to try it out.

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Joshua Knight
Datamine Australia Pty Ltd
Kew VIC
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Hi Timothy

Another idea is to use the new SQL Window to create an update statement using the new support for variables.
With this you can create a input dialog that pops up and gives you dropdown lists for certain columns, free form text fields for other columns, and multiple other dedicated fields for dates and time columns.

Here's is one example of such a custom dialog - sorry for the Danish words in there :-)



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Peter Horsbøll Møller
Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
Precisely | Trust in Data
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