Dear
David,
Welcome to the
November 2009 edition of the Territory Mapper
Newsletter.Our major announcement is
the release of the 2009C ZIP Codes.In addition, we now offer a
Geocoding service to our customers which can increase
the accuracy of your data - keep reading to learn more.
This newsletter also features a Technical Tip from our
support team, information about technical support
resources, as well as information about a new
demographic data bundle.
If you would like to
learn more about TTG, Inc. and our other product
offerings, please click here to visit the
AlignStar website.
I welcome your feedback and
questions about Territory Mapper, technical support, or
this newsletter. Please visit our contact form here.
Sincerely,
Justin
Turner
Manager of Technical Support
TTG,
Incorporated
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| 2009C ZIP Codes
Available Now
November 17, 2009 - TTG
announces the release of Territory Mapper 2009C ZIP
Codes
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The US 5-Digit ZIP Code boundaries change at a rapid
pace. Many people are not aware of the fact that US ZIP
Code boundaries are different than the simple roster or
listing that the US Postal Service (USPS) maintains. The
USPS does not create or market the boundaries for the
5-digit ZIP Codes. In fact, they are forced to purchase
them from third party providers just like any other
business.
Out of date ZIP Code maps can result in
lost information, missing data, poor decisions and
costly mistakes! We offer fresh, updated ZIP Code files
every 3 months at an affordable price. Of course, all
updates are optional and the file you have will continue
to work for you until you are ready to refresh your
data.
The new US 5-Digit ZIP Code add-on is
available as a download from the Territory Mapper website for the low
price of only $199. A registered version of Territory
Mapper is required to use the new US 5-Digit ZIP Code
map file.
- Display over 41,000 current US 5-digit ZIP Codes
in map form.
- Turn on 5-Digit ZIP Code numbers or names as
labels on your maps.
- Search for 5-Digit ZIP Codes by name or number.
- Instantly zoom into any 5-Digit ZIP Code in the US
by a simple double-click.
- Define your territories using 5-Digit ZIP Code
boundaries.
- Export lists of 5-Digit ZIP Codes and their
associated territory assignments.
- Import your territory definitions for every
5-Digit ZIP Code in the US.
- Seamless integration with all other Territory
Mapper map layers.
- Easily move between various alignment layers
including 5-Digit ZIP Codes.
- Optional updates available every 3 months with the
latest changes!
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| New
Geocoding Service
Plot your data with
pinpoint
accuracy
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Geocoding is a process
by which geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)
of a location are determined based on street address,
zip code, or other location descriptors. These
coordinates can then be used by Territory Mapper to
graphically locate and plot geographic data points on a
map. Territory Mapper then allows you to interact with
these point locations (query, align, lasso, etc.) as
though they were ZIP Codes or any other map unit. The
accuracy provided by having geocoded data is a distinct
advantage both for visual data analysis and alignment
purposes.
TTG is
now offering the geocoding service to their
clients. Typically, before we geocode a data set,
we "scrub" or clean and standardize the address
information to ensure its accuracy and consistency. This
not only ensures that we get the best possible match
from the national street level database but has the
added benefit of providing you with a much cleaner data
set when the process is complete. If you use these data
for mailing purposes, this can be a huge benefit since
your mailings are much more likely to get to their
intended recipients.
Click for more information about the
Geocoding
service
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Popular New Data
Bundle
Created from the most
in demand demographic
data
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TTG
has negotiated a fantastic price with our data vendor
(one of the industry leaders in demographic data), and
as a result we are able to provide this popular data
bundle at a very competitive price. This data bundle
groups our most popular demographic variables into a
single data set.
This dataset containing over 50
variables includes current year population and household
counts and 5 year projections. Also included are data on
employment, age, gender, income and education.
Additional variables and customized data sets are also
available.
Click here for more information about
Demographic Data
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| Territory Mapper
Technical Support
How to Get
Help
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 Many
users of Territory Mapper have found the software to be
intuitive and increasingly easy to use. The primary
design requirement of Territory Mapper software is to
make it familiar to most PC users, reducing the initial
learning curve. This concept has worked for many users.
For those who need more assistance, TTG provides several
support options.
The online tutorial walks users
through Territory Mapper, using real scenarios and
appropriate data. The help topics cover almost
everything a user could need to know about how Territory
Mapper works. A user forum has been added to the
Territory Mapper web site, under the "Support" selection
of the main menu. Beyond that, there is live technical
support.
The Territory Mapper tutorial provides a solid base of
understanding for bringing your information into
Territory Mapper, displaying that data, and getting it
out again. The tutorial data provided with the software
are working examples of properly formatted source data
files. You will find them in the \Tutorial folder inside
the Territory Mapper installation directory.
The
user
forum is an online community where Territory Mapper
users can interact, ask questions, and get responses
from TTG's technical support staff as well as from other
users. You can also make suggestions for
improvements to Territory Mapper, the Web site, and
supporting documentation.
An extensive help
system provides information on individual topics. The
included glossary will familiarize you with many terms
used in the mapping of territories as well as in
Territory Mapper software. You can access the entire
help system online through our knowledgebase.
If you are
unable to locate the information you need in the
provided documentation, the staff at TTG are ready to
help. Registered Territory Mapper users have full access
to telephone and email services. Trial users are
encouraged to email any questions they may have
regarding Territory Mapper using the online form.
Visit the User Forum
Now
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recommending Territory Mapper products, for helping to
make them better, and for reading Territory Mapper
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