GPS Tuner Teams with Tele Atlas and DigitalGlobe07/12/2009 |
| Tele Atlas is to supply digital maps on GPS Tuner Atlas, GPS Tuner’s off-road navigation software. The software also uses satellite imagery from DigitalGlobe. Through the agreement, GPS Tuner Atlas leverages Tele Atlas’ digital maps for Europe and North America to provide navigation for outdoor enthusiasts ranging from geo-catchers to golfers, cyclists and runners. “More and more mobile consumers want location information that enhances their lifestyles and leisure activities, ” said Filip Neirynck, Vice President of Consumer Markets, Tele Atlas. “Working together with GPS Tuner and long-time industry partner DigitalGlobe, we are pleased to extend our portfolio with a powerful, visually compelling off-road navigation solution.” |
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"High-resolution satellite imagery provides the visual context and accuracy required to produce a life-like navigation experience," said Rafay Khan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales, DigitalGlobe."This application demonstrates features that add genuine value for the user by providing realistic off-road environments for consumers to explore."
GPS Tuner Atlas is the latest generation of off-road navigation software developed by GPS Tuner. The new software is compatible with a wide range of mobile devices. GPS Tuner Atlas is available via Pocketland, Handango and through other popular on-line distributors. The solution is expected to be available in Western Europe, North America and Asia embedded in specific outdoor devices in 2010.
Read more about: software GPS satellite imagery satellite maps navigation imagery Website: http://www.gpstuner.com/en/ Supplier: Teleatlas (Global Crossroads) More news from this supplier: Tele Atlas Licenses Intermap 3D Terrain Models Tele Atlas Delivers Asia Speed Profile Tele Atlas Maps for Samsung GPS Devices VIA Transforms Traffic Engineering Studies Powering Worldwide Location-Based Applications Community Input to Add Map Content ALK Selects Tele Atlas Maps Global Coverage Expands Winners of "LBS-Out the Box" Contest JSDE/ION JNC 2011 Call For Papers GAF at Intergeo 2010 Free Oil & Gas Well Look-Up Service European DMCII Launch GIS Bringing Accountability to International Relief Efforts Gas Utility Upgrades to GIS for Outages German Properties Need Revaluation RapidEye Two Years in Space URISA Student Competition Winners Announced Tsinghua University Team Wins Design Competition 
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