Web Services

Geolocation to suit everyone

Overview

Geolocation is becoming a key element of many business applications. For this reason, ViaMichelin has developed a flexible, open solution available across a number of platforms (web, mobile, GPS, business software) and enabling the tailored integration of the following features:

Geocoding (or reverse geocoding) and address verification
Map generation
Proximity search
Route and distance calculation

An open and flexible platform

100% compatible with Internet standards (http, XML, SOAP, WSDL)
Integrable with your business management applications
Optimised for the development of mobile applications: map format and size, shortened queries and intelligent search methods

Extended and powerful functionality

Multimodal itineraries: ViaMichelin Web Services also offers pedestrian (max. 30 kms) and cycling (max. 200 kms) route options
High-performance proximity search: distance calculation by road or 'as the crow flies'. 'ViaMichelin reverse mode' - identifying the shortest road route to a specified point - an essential feature for emergency services and call centres

Enriched mapping content

Standard: speed camera locations, car parks, road works and road closures
Optional: map display featuring local services (schools, nurseries, post offices, food outlets) as well as Michelin Green guide and Michelin Red guide content

Personalised support through each stage

Test period: testing of services and supporting online technical documentation (linked to the developer site)
Integration period: ongoing assistance from the ViaMichelin support team.
Post-production: regular map content updates (expanding geographical coverage, integration of changes to the road network, etc) on the applications

ViaMichelin clients using Web Services

	has launched a service that automates distance calculation in kms for the purpose of travel expense and carbon emission calculations.
	to minimise potential delivery issues by verifying address details provided by customers on their e-commerce site.
	to highlight its distribution network on its high-end website.