ObjectFX

About ObjectFX

ObjectFX, established in 1994, is a Minneapolis-based software developer specializing in geospatial intelligence and location-based services. The firm provides a Java-based enterprise software platform that facilitates the integration of dynamic location-based services—such as mapping, vehicle routing, and geocoding—into various enterprise applications. This allows for the dynamic integration of location and business data, offering real-time, interactive geographic and logical views to support faster and more effective decision-making.

The company's offerings are designed to manage and analyze large volumes of spatial and temporal data. Its product suite includes SpatialFX, a platform for creating browser-based mapping applications, and SpatialRules, a service-oriented middleware component that handles data streams from location-aware devices like GPS and sensors. This technology enables advanced functionalities such as geofencing, cluster analysis, and monitoring objects in two or three dimensions. A notable achievement was the 2010 Industry Achievement Award from the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation for its SpatialRULES product.

ObjectFX caters to a diverse client base across both the private and public sectors. Key markets include commercial transportation, logistics, supply chain management, government, homeland security, law enforcement, and military and intelligence organizations. The firm has served prominent clients such as Boeing, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, United Airlines, and the U.S. Army. The business model appears to be centered on enterprise license agreements for its software platforms. After raising a total of $15.1 million in funding, ObjectFX was acquired by TransVoyant in 2011, marking a significant milestone in its journey.