Europa Technologies is a leading digital map data manufacturer specialising in global mapping for fixed / mobile telecommunications, space systems, insurance / reinsurance, television / film and general use within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The company’s products are used by many of the world’s Fortune Global 500 companies plus several missions of the United Nations. Famously, our digital maps can be found within the ubiquitous Google Earth software which has enjoyed over one billion downloads worldwide, with regular exposure in global broadcast news (e.g. CNN, Sky News). You can also find the company’s maps within the billions of computers and mobile devices supporting Google Maps. Europa Technologies offers professional services including software and map data development/management, international batch geocoding and consultancy. The company was formed in 1990 and is a profitable, stable SME. Europa Technologies was ranked 434th in the 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa. It was also ranked 32nd in the Fast 50 for the London and South West England region. It has been honoured in a number of prestigious business awards. The company is privately held, with no investors or debt. It employs a number of business philosophies, ethics and codes, such as Kaizen and TAGFEE. The company’s identity is captured in its mantra: “Success, located.” Europa Technologies is based in Cobham (Surrey, UK) in the suburbs of London