Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a requested map location includes providing a database holding a plurality of map objects having respective descriptors and loci. A search query including one or more query terms that describe the requested map location is accepted. One or more matched map objects are identified in the database such that the respective descriptors of the matched map objects each match at least one of the query terms. The respective loci of the matched map objects are processed to determine the requested map location.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method and a system for managing data storage in a plurality of data partitions, such as replica databases. The method is based on analyzing, for each physical data partition, the received memory access queries. Each memory access query has a different result table which is based on different fields. This analysis is performed to determine the frequency of receiving each one of the memory access queries. The analysis allows, for one or more of the analyzed memory access queries, associating between at least one key of a respective result table and at least one of the physical data partitions. In such an embodiment, data elements are stored according to a match with respective said at least one key.

Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for the automatic optimal placement text or symbol labels corresponding to graphical objects on maps. Using a map server and a thin, typically mobile client, maps are dynamically drawn and displayed at the client. Optimized labeling of map objects is achieved by dividing the task into pipelined subtasks, some being performed off-line, and others being performed in real time, responsively to changing client requests, and changes in the map viewport. Optimization of candidate label positions is accomplished using simulated annealing.

Abstract: A system for backing up a set of records. The system comprises a database in which to store the set of records and a data management module configured for backing up the set of records in a plurality of record groups in a first continuous data batch using a single data stream in the database and simultaneously logging a plurality of transactions related to one or more of the set of records in the first continuous data batch. Each record group has one or more records of said set of records. The system is designed for recovering said set of records from the first continuous data batch.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a requested map location includes providing a database holding a plurality of map objects having respective descriptors and loci. A search query including one or more query terms that describe the requested map location is accepted. One or more matched map objects are identified in the database such that the respective descriptors of the matched map objects each match at least one of the query terms. The respective loci of the matched map objects are processed to determine the requested map location.

Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for the automatic optimal placement text or symbol labels corresponding to graphical objects on maps. Using a map server and a thin, typically mobile client, maps are dynamically drawn and displayed at the client. Optimized labeling of map objects is achieved by dividing the task into pipelined subtasks, some being performed off-line, and others being performed in real time, responsively to changing client requests, and changes in the map viewport. Optimization of candidate label positions is accomplished using simulated annealing.