Today we're pleased to announce the release of Map Suite Geocoder 3.1.299.77, representing the conclusion of our public beta and a move to final release. The new version of Map Suite Geocoder includes vast improvements to the core code, a brand new United States dataset based on TIGER® 2009 from the U.S. Census Bureau, new sample applications and more. Additionally, we've updated the product's API documentation in accordance with the release.

Here are some of the new features you'll find in Map Suite Geocoder 3.1:

• Updated 5GB optimized dataset
• VB.NET source code for all bundled sample applications
• Four new plugins for matching postal codes, census tracts, census blocks and census block groups, plus samples demonstrating each
• New Silverlight sample applications
• Updated API documentation
• Core code improvements

Here's how to get the new release of Map Suite Geocoder:

To update your evaluation edition, simply download and install a new copy from our Evaluation Downloads page. If you've purchased Map Suite Geocoder, login to the Customer Portal to download an updated licensed copy. Dataset updates will be sent out by mail to those of you with current software assurance plans; contact your ThinkGeo sales representative for further details.

Thank you again for everyone who helped test Map Suite Geocoder during the public beta. We hope the new release meets all of your geocoding needs! Should you have any questions or suggestions for future improvements, let our developers know by posting your comments on this entry or starting a new thread in the Map Suite Geocoder Support Forum.

Thanks for choosing Map Suite!
The ThinkGeo Team