Silicon Maps Introduces BIOExplore, A 3-D Interactive Virtual Tour Featuring The Global Life Sciences Industry

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Sep 11, 2014, 07:15 ET

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Maps, Inc., the leading promotional industry Map design firm and publisher of the Life Sciences Industry Maps, announced the launch of BIOExplore, their new 3-D interactive virtual tour application for web, mobile, and tablet devices. The fly-through Virtual Tour links hundreds of global life sciences companies in an engaging platform; while providing essential information on companies and industry associations; including job postings, video tours, audio tours, investor relations, live stock feeds, and whitepapers. Creating buzz is the unique 360° panoramic feature that transports you inside a building for an authentic visitors' experience.

BIOExplore, the 3-D interactive virtual map connecting Life Sciences regions worldwide. (PRNewsFoto/Silicon Maps, Inc.)

Silicon Maps, Inc. has partnered with Map-N-Tour, Inc. and their award-winning cloud-based software application to produce custom media-rich tours for companies, industry associations and economic development organizations using video, audio, 3-D models and panoramic motion video imbedded into the Google Earth Plugin.

"Our new flexible application allows for customized virtual tours for specific regions, industries and organizations; providing a competitive advantage using engaging and informative program. We are now offering free listings for companies to be included from our website," said Mike Desrosiers, President of Silicon Maps, Inc.

Integrated with our world renowned industry Maps, BIOExplore supports the industry, while promoting industry brands, healthcare innovators and employers of choice. BIOExplore allows users to visit life sciences industry hubs in California, Washington, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Illinois. Globally a user can visit Europe, Canada and Asia; while other regions and countries are being added.

Featured companies include leading pharmaceutical brands (e.g., AbbVie, Genentech, Lilly, Merck, Pfizer, BMS, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and Celgene), top performing companies, mid-size companies, start-ups and incubators. "BIOExplore effectively promotes our life sciences industry as the virtual experience is advertised and seen by industry executives worldwide," noted one industry marketing vice president.

Intro Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifpukSrUU7I&feature=youtu.be
BIOExplore website http://www.mapntour.com/viewer.php?c=442

BIOExplore is rapidly gaining traction through promotion with social media, print, digital displays, out of home (OOH) signage, worldwide press releases and an interactive website filled with hundreds of useful links.

About Silicon Maps
Silicon Maps, Inc., since 1989 is a marketing agency, graphic design firm and publisher of the leading promotional industry posters for Biotech and High Tech regions, nationally and internationally. Our colorful and artistic Map designs are effective symbols for industry and provide marketing opportunities for companies and organizations. They effectively increase awareness of industry members and brands with an effective communications tool; while providing novel advertising results with long lasting effect for one low investment.
Life Sciences Maps: Bioscience West - Bioscience East - Bio MidWest – Bio Colorado – Bio Washington - Bio International – Bio Kingdom

About Map-N-Tour
Map-N-Tour, Inc. provides an innovative marketing platform for a variety of industries. The company's award-winning software engages users by overlaying interactive media and augmented reality on 3D maps. Accessible on web, mobile, and tablet anywhere, anyway, anytime, the application provides a competitive advantage to those wishing to attract tourism dollars, economic investment, or create experiences around local attractions, heritage sites, trails or byways, and event venues.

Contact: Mike Desrosiers, President at 925.314.1130, Ext. 11 [email protected] or Pat Murphy, VP Marketing at 925.314.1130, Ext. 24 [email protected]

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SOURCE Silicon Maps, Inc.