Silicon Maps releases TECHExplore, the 3-D interactive virtual map connecting hundreds of High Tech companies from Silicon Valley to Silicon East

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept.  24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Maps, Inc. the publisher of the High Tech industry maps including the world renowned Silicon Valley Map, announced the launch of TECHExplore, their new 3-D interactive virtual map application for web, mobile, and tablet devices. The fly-through virtual map links hundreds of global High Tech companies in a media rich and engaging virtual platform. Customized profiles provide essential information on High Tech companies and organizations.  

For a limited time, Silicon Maps is offering a complimentary listing to companies, organizations and schools with the opportunity to promote their organization globally. Expanded profiles include rich media with job/carrier postings, video introductions, audio tours, investor relations, live stock feeds, new product launches and white papers. A unique 360° panoramic feature simulates you being inside a building for an authentic visitors' experience.

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 industries, companies and associations; providing rich media with engaging interactive technology to provide valuable information on hundreds of companies. We are now offering a free listing to companies from our website," said Mike Desrosiers, President of Silicon Maps, Inc.

TECHExplore and the demonstration video is located at their website at http://www.siliconmaps.com/TECH_Explore.html?c=420#

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. The regional maps 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.

High Tech Maps: Silicon Valley – Silicon Forest – Silicon Hills – Silicon Desert – DFW Technoplex – SoCal Technology – Silicon East

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. 

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SOURCE Silicon Maps, Inc.