We introduced a new T-MapServer module, so called OWS Proxy, that will replace the currently used WMS Proxy. OWS - OpenGIS^® Web Service are web service specifications by Open Geospatial Consortium. OGS includes both – the well known service WMS (Web Map Service) and WFS (Web Feature Service).

What can OWS Proxy do?

• Shields the map source server from the client’s server
• Allows the modification of requests and responses from the source server (WMS, WFS)
• Always makes the layers visible – the data licensing terms often request the display of logo, etc.
• Provides a better HTTP protocol support than the source map servers can provide (authentification, PROXY, HTTPS)
• Offers security – access rights
• Solves the ESRI software specifications – projection, decimal point error …