Simple
Geographic data is just another table in your database
Easy to use developer tools all work exactly the same as each other, whether Internet or Desktop
Use just about any geographic data from any source

Powerful
SQL Based. Brings SQL queries to your geographic data, and Geographic queries to your existing data.
Simple or complex joins between existing data and geographic data.
Your existing data determines how the geographic data is displayed.
Feature Rich - compare to other products!
Displays both Raster and Vector geographic data.

Inexpensive
No Run-time Royalties.
No additional software required.
Low cost developer Licensing.
Large quantity of free map data included.

Visualization Tools
OCX for Visual Basic, Access, Excel, Visual C++, Visual Studio.NET, Delphi, FoxPro, other OCX containers.
Server Side Internet Map Server with FrontPage, Visual Studio and Visual Studio.NET design support. Works on any browser. ASP and ASP.NET support.
SVG output for palmtop devices.

Your Database
Access
SQL Server
Oracle
DB2
MySQL
Any other database that has an ODBC or ADO/OLEDB driver

Open
Support for OpenGIS Simple Features schema
Import and export SHP, MIF, DLG, GeoTIFF and others.

Proven
Since 1995, companies all over the world have chosen SylvanMaps for their mission critical projects, including:

IRS
Dept of Defense
Rockwell
Monsanto
Canadian Dept. of Fisheries
many others!

Famous

In a manner of speaking...
What others have been saying (Press, reviews, articles)
What Sylvan Ascent has been saying (Press releases)