01 The challenge
Qatar’s rapid development meant addresses, points of interest and road data changed faster than existing map products could keep up. The client needed a locally maintained GIS: a platform where their own team could manage map layers and location data, and where the public and partner organisations could search, browse and navigate — on the web, on iPhone, and on large interactive displays for exhibitions and public spaces.
02 What we did
Delivered in phases under a formal contract with a performance bond:
- Web GIS application with layered maps, points-of-interest database, search and directions
- Data management console so the client’s team could add and update locations, categories and layers without developer involvement
- iPhone application (with a later enhancement phase) for public use
- Multitouch electric table for showroom and exhibition use, running the same map platform
- Full source-code handover and documentation at completion
03 The results
- Project completed and signed off — final payment certificate issued
- Client owns the platform outright (source code delivered)
- One map platform across web, iPhone and interactive table