NAVTEQ Unveils Content Showcase Beta at NAVTEQ.com
Written by NAVTEQ
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Site Features NAVTEQ Map, Traffic and Location Products
CHICAGO, May 12-- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, announced today the beta launch of a new NAVTEQ.com showcase featuring robust maps, real-time traffic and dynamic location content. The people who drive the roads of the world to make the map of the world, now enable site visitors to explore a wide array of NAVTEQ resources at NAVTEQ.com.
Since 1985, NAVTEQ has set the industry standard for high-quality accurate data. Today, NAVTEQ is the most widely used map for navigation* and is used an estimated 100 million times every day.
For businesses looking for examples of location based content that meet the needs of today's application developers, content providers and their end-users, NAVTEQ.com is the source for the most comprehensive and accurate geographic database products.
NAVTEQ.com showcase content includes:
1. The Freshest Version of the NAVTEQ Map: the website incorporates the most recent version of the NAVTEQr map in 77 countries.
2. Point Addressing: the website incorporates point addressing in five countries (U.S., Russia, Czech Republic, Singapore and Australia) showcasing increased precision of locations / destinations through point addressing.
3. Junction Views & Sign As Real: the website incorporates over 9,000 junction views across Western Europe and North America. Junction views assist with complex maneuvers and are displayed on the map.
4. Branded Icons: the website incorporates data and brand icons for easier user orientation and retailer prominence.
5. 2D Footprints: the website features 2D footprints for almost 200 cities in Europe and North America.
6. Satellite Imagery: the website includes worldwide satellite imagery.
7. Enhanced Elevation Contours: the website incorporates worldwide Elevation Contours for use across customer applications.
8. Transit Access / Transit Stops / Taxi Stands: the website incorporates transit stops, transit access data (entrances and exits to transit stops) and taxi stand data in cities that offer NAVTEQ Discover Cities.
9. Real-time Traffic Data: the website currently features real-time traffic for all 64 markets in North America with live traffic. This is shown on all map displays in North America.
10. Integration of Map Reporter: the website also features Map Reporter, capturing community feedback essential to maintaining the quality of the NAVTEQ map.
"We created an easy-to-use experience to showcase to our customers, developers and partners the breadth and depth of NAVTEQ's offerings," said John MacLeod, executive vice president for NAVTEQ. "The new beta site features fresh data, new products and innovative ways to utilize our mapping products. We hope that the NAVTEQ.com experience sparks new ideas and implementations in the industry."
NAVTEQ.com is the destination for businesses looking for location based content and is accessible in six languages, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch,
* Based on GPS-based, in-vehicle and portable route guidance devices purchased in the U.S. and Europe since 2000.
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 4,000 employees located in 190 offices and in 39 countries.
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