Pitney Bowes MapInfo acquires Encom, expands capabilities in petroleum and mineral exploration industries.

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Encom by Pitney Bowes MapInfo (Troy, NY, USA) - the global leader in location intelligence. Encom's expertise in the natural resource extraction market, as well as the company's metadata enhancement and 3-D technology capabilities provides a compelling complement to Pitney Bowes MapInfo's existing capabilities. For the past several years, Encom and its customers have had a strong relationship with Pitney Bowes MapInfo and the convergence of these companies marks a significant step forward with regards to innovation, service and solutions.