Tele Atlas MultiNet Digital Map Database

Tele Atlas has announced that the new version of its MultiNet digital map database is the first global digital map database to use community-provided data to validate changes. Released in October, MultiNet version 2008.10 incorporates community input provided by TomTom users in Europe and North America that strengthened Tele Atlas' map change detection and validation process. MultiNet version 2008.10 also features an initial delivery of major specification upgrades including improved navigation, visualisation and search capabilities. To update its maps, Tele Atlas captures and verifies changes from more than 50,000 global sources, ranging from government documents and public safety officials to... (read more)

2008-10-28 09:18:21

Joint Venture Tele Atlas with Kalyani Group

Tele Atlas (Netherlands) has signed a definitive agreement with Kalyani Group (India) to acquire substantial equity position in Kalyani Net Ventures Limited (KNVL), headquartered in Pune, India. Kalyani Net Ventures Limited is a leading map provider in India serving the consumer application, business-to-business and business-to-government market segments. Previously, the company was solely owned by Kalyani Group. The joint venture with Kalyani Net Ventures will significantly strengthen Tele Atlas' operations in India and its direct interaction with customers and other partners in the region. Through this venture, Tele Atlas will gain access to an extensive map of India and to... (read more)

2008-04-16 08:53:17

MiTAC Extends Relationship with Tele Atlas

Tele Atlas (Netherlands) and MiTAC International (Taiwan) have announced that MiTAC navigation solution subsidiaries Mio and Navman have extended their agreements to use Tele Atlas digital maps and content for each brand's complete range of personal navigation devices and products. The agreement covers a three year period and marks an extension of the companies' current partnerships, which began in 2005. Through the agreement, Mio and Navman products will be able to leverage Tele Atlas' full line of digital map content and products, including navigable map data for 74 countries, Tele Atlas 3D Landmarks, Tele Atlas Digital Elevation Model, Tele Atlas... (read more)

2008-08-29 09:04:23

"One Planet Many People” Atlas Launched

The dramatic and, in some cases, damaging environmental changes sweeping planet Earth are brought into sharp focus in a new atlas launched to mark World Environment Day (WED). Produced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), One Planet Many People: Atlas of our Changing Environment compares and contrasts spectacular satellite images of the past few decades with contemporary ones, some of which have never been seen before. The huge growth of greenhouses in southern Spain, the rapid rise of shrimp farming in Asia and Latin America and the emergence of a giant, shadow puppet-shaped peninsula at the mouth of the... (read more)

2005-06-06 12:00:00

Tele Atlas Delivers Asia Speed Profile

Tele Atlas, a provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, announce the availability of Tele Atlas Speed Profiles in Taiwan, the first complete historic speed product in Asia. Built with insight from local drivers, navigation system users can find the fastest routes and accurately estimate travel times. With Speed Profiles, drivers can make the best route choices that normally only well-informed locals would select and, in turn, save valuable time and money. With congested roadways and ever-increasing travel times, users of mapping applications are seeking better ways to travel efficiently, minimise transportation costs... (read more)

2009-11-04 01:11:15

ADC WorldMap Releases Digital Atlas Version 5.0

ADC WorldMap (WI, USA) has announced the release of ADC WorldMap Digital Atlas Version 5.0. Along with the exciting updates, the new product now provides complete and current national and sub-national boundaries for the world. In addition to including 241 country and more than 3,220 level 1 boundaries, ADC WorldMap Digital Atlas 5.0 provides enhanced city data arranged by population. The data also has been updated to include capitals of the world. (read more)

2005-12-07 12:00:00

Tele Atlas Extends Asia Pacific Coverage

Tele Atlas (Singapore) has made available its integrated digital maps of Southeast Asian countries. The updated Tele Atlas MultiNet database includes comprehensive maps of Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand and more than 200,000 points of interest (POIs) to help personal navigation system and mobile phone users easily find places and services such as restaurants and cinemas, as well as pharmacies, dentists, doctors and car rental facilities. MultiNet Southeast Asia features include: Navigable street network data in Malaysia for the major cities of Seremban, Melaka and Pinang. Additionally, the major road network coverage has been increased to cover more than 65% of... (read more)

2006-11-28 12:00:00

Tele Atlas Coverage of Seven African Countries

Tele Atlas (The Netherlands) has announced a license and distribution agreement with MapIT (Pty) Ltd., based in Pretoria, Republic of South-Africa. The agreement gives Tele Atlas full map coverage of South Africa and neighbouring countries (Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland) and puts Tele Atlas in the lead position in the region with maps covering the entire Southern region of the African continent. Tele Atlas Chief Operating Officer and managing director of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Jack Reinelt said: "The South African region is a fast growing tourism destination, and digital maps of the area are increasingly important... (read more)

2006-11-17 12:00:00

1Spatial Reseller for Tele Atlas

1Spatial (United Kingdom) has signed a Value Added Reseller agreement with Tele Atlas. 1Spatial can now offer powerful integration and quality services that include MultiNet data, to a broad range of organisations ranging from large corporate enterprises and System Integrators to local and central governments. 1Spatial has extensive experience in providing operational solutions to organisations with large geospatial databases, notably around geospatial data integration and quality control. 1Spatial will now be able to offer end-users a suite of GPS and geospatial solutions based on MultiNet helping them to more rapidly benefit from their location-based applications. Both companies have already worked... (read more)

2008-05-05 09:51:22

Tele Atlas Establishes New Operation in Russia

Tele Atlas (Belgium) has established a new company, Tele Atlas RUS. With headquarters in Moscow, Tele Atlas RUS will assume the databases and all activities of Navmaps, Russia's leading provider of navigation maps. The new company will strengthen Tele Atlas' operations in Russia and increase its direct interaction with suppliers and with Roskartographia, the Federal Agency of Geodesy and Cartography. Industry observers predict there will be a dramatic boom in the consumer use of Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) in Russia, due to the country's continued economic development and the government's expected move to abolish all non security and military limitations... (read more)

2006-12-19 12:00:00