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Luxottica Retail Receives Honors for Exceptional Work using GIS Technology

San Diego, California—On July 27, 2005, Luxottica Retail, also known as Lenscrafters, received a 2005 Special Achievement in GIS award for its use of GIS technology to extend itself beyond its ordinary duties to provide exceptional services. ESRI, the world leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, presented the award at the Twenty-fifth Annual ESRI International User Conference in San Diego, California, before thousands of GIS professionals. Out of more than 150,000 organizations worldwide, the winners of this award stood out for the dedicated work and commitment they exhibit.

"This award reflects the significant dedication and support these organizations provide to the people who depend on them,” says Jack Dangermond, ESRI president. “Each of the winners uses GIS technology to extend beyond what is expected and into a realm of excellence.”

GIS is a computer based mapping tool that takes database information about a location, including streets, buildings, pertinent features, and terrain, and turns it into visual layers. The ability to see and analyze geographic features on a map gives users a better understanding of a particular location, enabling planners, analysts, and others to make informed decisions about their communities, the environment, and businesses.

Luxottica Retail uses GIS technology in the planning, development, and execution of store, associate, and product development. With the technology, the company can better plan for the best placement of stores and develop their product with enhanced knowledge of their customers’ needs. This leads to customized products and convenient store locations.

Luxottica Retail’s philanthropic organization, Give the Gift of Sight Foundation, also uses GIS technology. The Foundation’s Cycle of Sight program provides free eye exams and eyeglasses to public school students in underserved areas. GIS data is used to review the areas surrounding schools, giving associates a better understanding of the students’ environments.

It was with great pleasure that ESRI honored the Special Achievement in GIS award winners for their part in making a difference in communities around the world. They exhibit the innovation and commitment that lead to countless possibilities with GIS technology.

Other organizations honored at the 2005 User Conference include Housing Government of Botswana; Indiana University, Research Institute; National 4H Headquarters, USDA; Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; Pacific Disaster Center; Florida Department of Health; Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería, Chile; and Round River Conservation Studies.

About ESRI

Founded in 1969, ESRI is the leading developer of GIS software with more than 300,000 clients worldwide. ESRI software is used in all 200 of the largest cities in the United States and in more than 60 percent of counties and municipalities nationwide. Headquartered in California, ESRI has regional offices throughout the United States, international distributors in more than 90 countries, and more than 1,700 business partners. ESRI’s goal is to develop comprehensive tools that enable users to efficiently manage, use, and serve geographic information to make a difference in the world around them. ESRI also provides consulting, implementation, and technical support services. ESRI can be found on the Web at www.esri.com.

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