Tele Atlas Selected to Deliver Map Data for United States Geological Survey Products and Operations
Written by Tele Atlas
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Tele Atlas expands commitment of meeting mapping needs of Federal and State Government agencies, first responder communities
Washington, DC, 2008 ESRI Federal User Conference, February 20, 2008 Tele Atlas (FSE: TA6, EUNV: TA), a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the nation's largest water, earth and biological science and civilian mapping agency, today announced an agreement whereby the USGS will leverage Tele Atlas digital map data to help develop internal USGS mapping operations solutions and for use within the USGS Web Locator application for the display of maps and geocoded addresses.
As we continue to expand the scope of our map-based offerings and more organizations and individuals seek map-related information from USGS, it is vital that we are able to continue to offer products of the highest quality, said Kari Craun, Director of the USGS National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC).
Through the agreement, the USGS will deliver Web-based 1:24,000-scale maps containing the U.S. National Grid in conjunction with Tele Atlas map data, to support the efforts of the USGS serving the emergency and first responder communities. All USGS products will continue be modeled on the traditional 7.5-minute topographic maps and designed for mainstream digital map users.
Were proud to work with the USGS to power its mapping applications and to collaborate to help deliver its first products based on private and public cartographic resources, said John Cassidy, vice president of enterprise and government markets, Tele Atlas. The strength and accuracy of our digital maps and the broad application offerings available through the USGS combine to meet the demands of vital government and public service functions, as well as for the individual map user, to better support the USGS mission.
About Tele Atlas
Tele Atlas delivers the digital maps and dynamic content that power some of the worlds most essential navigation and location-based services (LBS). The information is the foundation for a wide range of personal and in-car navigation systems and mobile and Internet map applications that help users find the people, places, products, and services they need, wherever they are. The company also works with business partners who trust its digital map data to deliver critical applications for emergency, business, fleet, and infrastructure services. Through a combination of its own products and partnerships, Tele Atlas offers digital map coverage of more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company was founded in 1984 and today has approximately 2,500 full-time staff and contract cartographers at offices in 24 countries and uses a sophisticated network of professional drivers, mobile mapping vans, and more than 50,000 data resources to deliver highly accurate and up-to-date digital maps. Tele Atlas is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (TA6) and on Euronext Amsterdam (TA). For more information, visit www.teleatlas.com.
Communications News
Serves the decision makers responsible for networking, voice data, and
video communications technologies at enterprise and service provider
The Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference
(formerly Annual Conference) - The geospatial industry's first and
only industry conference completely dedicated to exploring, discussing,
and addressing the growing issues, challenges and solutions for
America's and the world's infrastructure. Seattle WA, March 9-12, 2008
The O’Reilly Where 2.0 conference brings together the people, projects, and issues inspiring change. Where 2.0 exposes the tools pushing the boundaries of the location frontier, tracks the emergence of new business models and services, and examines new sources of data and the platforms for collecting them. Discuss what's viable now, and what's lurking just below the radar. May 12-14, Burlingame, CA - Use code whr08lbs to save 15% off registration fees.
2008 ESRI International User Conference (ESRI UC)
- Users from more than 120 countries come to learn new skills, share
information, and discover best practices, tips, and tricks that they
can use instantly. Be part of this extraordinary experience August 4–8,
2008, in San Diego, California.