Customizing NAVTEQ(R) Map Data to Meet Application Requirements is Easier than Ever with ADCi, a NAVTEQ Network for Developers(TM) Zone Partner

     CHICAGO, Dec. 17-- NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced the addition of American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi) as a Zone Partner on the NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D) site. ADCi joins current NN4D Zone Partners Autodesk and DeCarta in providing NN4D members with the resources and support needed for rapid development of next generation, location-based applications. 

    As a value added reseller, ADCi licenses NAVTEQ map data by single or multiple counties, states, provinces, or the entire country.  It delivers NAVTEQ data in all of the ESRI, MapInfo, and Oracle Spatial formats in the projection and coordinate system specified for individual applications. In addition, ADCi offers customer service to assist with appropriate data licensing, responds to inquiries promptly, and automatically offers follow-ups on update/maintenance subscriptions.

    "ADCi brings additional value to the NAVTEQ Network for Developers ecosystem," said Marc Naddell, vice president, partner and developer programs, NAVTEQ. "By customizing NAVTEQ map data to meet developer requirements, ADCi provides a personalized product complete with outstanding customer service and a variety of licensing options."

    The NAVTEQ Network for Developers site offers registered members easy access to a diverse assortment of valuable data and tools.  Developers benefit from sample NAVTEQ map data and industry-leading geospatial tools for evaluation and development.  The site includes developer forums, frequently asked questions and e-mail technical support provided by NAVTEQ. In addition, developers gain access to NAVTEQ product and technical information, NAVTEQ leading analysis and proprietary research, as well as a variety of powerful business development and technical services such as business plan reviews and testing services. The NAVTEQ Network for Developers site can be accessed on the Web by visiting: http://www.nn4d.com.

    "As a value-added reseller of NAVTEQ and NN4D Zone Partner, we can provide the developer community with answers to its data and licensing questions," said Jim Reid, president, ADCi. "We are excited to work with NAVTEQ to help move the industry forward by making it easier for LBS developers to get quick and easy access to map content and tools."

     About American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi)

    Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, ADCi has specialized in providing digital mapping products and services since 1988.  ADCi has helped customers in virtually every market successfully secure the correct data and license for their mapping application, including government, business and Internet-based applications.  American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi) is a leading authorized distributor of NAVTEQ data.

     About NAVTEQ

    NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 3,100 employees located in 167 offices in 31 countries