MapPoint 2010 is a mapping programme that allows users to easily integrate maps into their work. By importing or linking information from Excel, Access, Outlook, or any SQL Server database to a MapPoint-based map, users can depict client bases and trends. Customised maps can be inserted into Word documents and PowerPoint presentations. Maps include 400,000 points of interest, such as city halls, restaurants, and ATMs.

Mobile workers can access maps, driving directions, and point-of-interest information even when offline. Features for mobile workers include updated geographic data and a Global Positioning System (GPS) task pane that uses information from connected, compatible GPS devices to display current location, speed, and traveling direction. Position information is available through either a connected GPS device or the Location Finder, which accesses a database of known WiFi access points to determine a user's location (see the System Requirements for necessary hardware).

MapPoint 2010 Europe includes detailed street-level maps and address-finding capability for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It provides some street-level coverage but does not find addresses in Andorra, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Monaco, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Vatican City.

Acquiring the Installation Media and Licence Key: Installing this product requires installation media and a licence key. Installation media will be shipped to you free of charge.

The licence key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received donations for. This quantity is specified in the donation email sent to your organisation email address after your eligibility has been verified and your administrative fee has been received.

Features:

• Under the Software Assurance programme, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.
• The Import/Link Data wizard helps users import or link information from Excel, Access, and Outlook to a MapPoint-based map.
• Maps of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom contain demographic data such as household income and population age and gender.
• When GPS functionality is in use, routes can be displayed as a 3D perspective map.
• Point-of-interest and address information can be sent to mobile devices.

Requirements:

Note: These system requirements are based on the requirements for MapPoint 2010 North America. Official system requirements for MapPoint 2010 Europe were not available when Microsoft Donation PROGRAMME added this product to our catalogue.

Hardware:
• 300-MHz (or higher) processor
• 256 MB RAM for Windows XP (32-bit only); 256 MB RAM for Windows Server 2003 (32-bit only); 512 MB RAM for Windows Server 2008 (32-bit only); 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista; 2 GB RAM for Windows 7
• 1.9 GB available hard-disk space; an additional 100 MB may be needed for System Files Updates
• DVD drive
• 1024x768-pixel or higher-resolution display

Software:
• Windows XP; Windows Server 2003/2008; Windows Vista; Windows 7

Additional items or services required to use certain features:
• For Voice Output — compatible sound card
• For Send To as attachment or Send to Mobile — Microsoft-compatible email software, such as Outlook
• For Send To as picture — Outlook 2003/2007
• For GPS functionality — a GPS device that supports National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2.0 or later and an available USB port (MapPoint Europe does not support the Send to GPS feature for sending planned trips directly to a GPS device wirelessly or via USB drive)
• For some features — Internet Explorer (included; will not displace the primary browser)
• For some Internet functionality — broadband Internet connectivity

Price: £7.00 + VAT