SpatialNews Press Release
Leading Companies Tap Navtech(R) Real-Time Map Service -- Renault, t-info, Neumobility
Seamlessly Integrate Data
www.navtech.com
ORLANDO, Fla., and CHICAGO, Mar 27, 2002 -- Navigation Technologies, a leading provider of
digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless applications and business solutions, announces NAVTECH(R) Real-Time Map
Service is now available for use in commercial Location-Based Services (LBS) applications. While NAVTECH maps already provide
the most accurate representation of real-world driving conditions, NAVTECH Real-Time Map Service enables integration of richer
point-of-interest information (e.g., store opening hours) and dynamic content (e.g., traffic information) with easier updates of the maps.
The service provides access to NAVTECH maps and expanded point-of-interest information through well established LBS functions
such as route calculation via an XML interface. This, and future Real-Time Map Service interfaces, enable service providers and
solution partners to rapidly incorporate map- related content into consumer offerings.
Both Renault and t-info, a subsidiary of T-Online International AG (Deutsche Telekom), are using NAVTECH Real-Time Map Service
in LBS and telematics applications targeting consumers. Renault is using NAVTECH Real- Time Map Service in pilot telematics
solutions as part of their E-vehicle initiative. t-info GmbH is using Real-Time Map Service to position and guide users to lifestyle and
business information, integrating 40 million addresses and contacts on Germany's businesses, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, pharmacies and
petrol stations.
"Renault is focusing on future solutions that enhance customer convenience," said Bruno Simon, Directeur du Project E-vehicle. "We are
working with NAVTECH Real-Time Map Service because it allowed us to quickly accomplish more than originally planned because
the service is so easy to use."
A key solution partner providing applications using NAVTECH Real-Time Map Service is Neumobility, a division of Cellular Technical
Services Co., Inc. (Nasdaq: CTSC). "Neumobility selected NAVTECH Real-Time Map Service as our mapping, routing and POI
(Point of Interest) solution after substantial competitive evaluation. The primary reasons are the quality of NAVTECH maps and routing
algorithms combined with their direct focus on supporting LBS. NAVTECH Real-Time Map Service provides an architecture and API
that Neumobility can leverage in our delivery of innovative LBS applications." said Jeff Callegari, General Manager and Vice President
of Engineering of Neumobility.(TM)
"With the introduction of LBS applications and technology, the market has been demanding additional map-based content," said
Salahuddin Khan, Senior Vice President, Technology & Development, & Chief Technology Officer, Navigation Technologies. "As the
leading provider of digital maps, we have researched how to better integrate and deliver this rich and dynamic map-based content to
meet market requirements. NAVTECH Real-Time Map Service is designed to meet those goals now and as the location-based
services market evolves."
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