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GLOBEXPLORER SIGNS DEAL TO PROVIDE TERRASERVER.COM FULL USE OF THEIR ONLINE IMAGERY LIBRARY

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (September 15, 2003) - GlobeXplorer LLC, the leader in the distribution of online aerial and satellite imagery, today announced an agreement to provide Terraserver.com access and distribution rights to their full library of high-resolution earth imagery. GlobeXplorer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE-STC).

For TerraServer.com, also a provider of online aerial and satellite images, an alliance with GlobeXplorer was an important part of providing web users with the best coverage and resolution possible. Under this arrangement, Terraserver.com will gain access to the largest online library of aerial and satellite imagery commercially available. Terraserver customers will be able to view, download and print any of GlobeXplorer’s high resolution aerial and satellite imagery.

“Adding GlobeXplorer’s library to our site represents a truly dramatic increase in our coverage and image quality,” said Bill Brown, President of Terraserver.com.

“We’re excited that Terraserver has decided to take advantage of the quality and quantity of GlobeXplorer’s image archive, as well as our proven infrastructure,” said Rob Shanks, President of GlobeXplorer. “This agreement is further validation of our position as the world leader in online earth imagery technology.”

Among the imagery that GlobeXplorer will be providing is their proprietary line of Citipix 6-inch, full color orthophotos of over 65 major metropolitan areas in the United States, as well as regular updates of AirPhotoUSA and DigitalGlobe material.

“We look forward to a long business relationship with Terraserver.com and expect this alliance to further expand both of our companies’ positions in the aerial imagery market,” said Mr. Shanks.

About GlobeXplorer
GlobeXplorer LLC is a leading geographic data integration and publishing company providing online access to the world's largest commercial library of georeferenced digital aerial imagery. The company's image library is distributed over the Internet using a proprietary platform that dynamically searches, retrieves, compacts, and delivers high-quality images from an online database within seconds. Using this technology, GlobeXplorer provides fast and affordable access to aerial images and associated database content to thousands of businesses and consumers on a daily basis. Through dynamic web applications, web services, Internet portals, and Internet-aware devices, GlobeXplorer distributes interactive maps and aerial imagery via flexible subscription services. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and its products are available worldwide. For further information, contact GlobeXplorer at info "at" globexplorer.com or visit www.globexplorer.com.

GlobeXplorer LLC is a subsidiary of Stewart Geo Technologies, Inc., a Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE-STC) company. Stewart Geo Technologies is a multifaceted international provider of geospatial solutions with product lines in mapping services, geographic information system application development, GIS consulting, and Internet data integration and publication. More information about Stewart Geo Technologies can be found at http://www.stewartgeotech.com.

About Terraserver.com
Terraserver.com, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a leading provider of online aerial and satellite images. Through their website, www.terraserver.com, Terraserver.com serves millions of images per month to users ranging from home owners to environmental engineers. Terraserver.com achieved fame in 2000 when it released Russian satellite images of the top secret Area 51 base in the Nevada desert to the general public. Terraserver.com is committed to maintaining its position as the leader in affordable online satellite and aerial imagery products.

Media Contacts:

Ted C. Jones, Director-Investor Relations
Stewart Information Services Corporation
(713) 625-8014 ted@stewart.com


GlobeXplorer LLC
Chris Becwar
(925) 280-5209 cbecwar "at" globexplorer.com

 
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