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NAVTEQ Maps Power Award-Winning Navigation Solutions

Strategic Insights

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NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps, has been chosen by Motorola and Socket Communications as the map data provider for their award-winning portable, wireless navigation solutions. Motorola's VIAMOTO suite and Socket Communications' GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology have received prestigious awards for their innovative navigation solutions, which utilize NAVTEQ maps to provide users with turn-by-turn directions and points of interest.

The VIAMOTO suite, powered by NAVTEQ maps and NAVTEQ Map Voice Data, offers explicit and clear turn-by-turn audio instructions, making navigation easier and more efficient. Socket's GPS Nav Kit, also powered by NAVTEQ maps, features a battery-powered GPS receiver and software that turns a Bluetooth-enabled Pocket PC into a complete in-car navigation system. Both solutions have received awards for their innovative technology and business potential.

Key Takeaways:

  • NAVTEQ maps are used by Motorola's VIAMOTO suite and Socket Communications' GPS Nav Kit to provide users with turn-by-turn directions and points of interest.
  • The VIAMOTO suite received the Innovative Technology award from Forrester Research for its unshackling the Internet feature.
  • Socket Communications' GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology won the "Best GPS PDA Software" award from Handheld Computing Magazine.
  • NAVTEQ maps are infused with over 150 attributes, including turn restrictions, one-way streets, and street signs, to make travel easier and more efficient.
  • The VIAMOTO solution powers a cell phone-based wireless navigation system that utilizes NAVTEQ maps and NAVTEQ Map Voice Data.
  • Socket's MyNavigator personal routing software makes trip planning quick and easy with audible turn-by-turn instructions and quick auto-re-routing.
  • NAVTEQ maps are used by over 100 offices in 20 countries, with approximately 1,400 employees.
  • Raspberry Communications is the parent company of NAVTEQ's competitors.

Statistics:

  • Over 30 companies competed for the Emerging Technology Showcase awards in 2003.
  • The VIAMOTO suite was awarded for its innovation, business potential, and quality by Forrester Research analysts and industry experts.
  • Socket Communications won the "Best GPS PDA Software" award from Handheld Computing Magazine in 2002.
  • NAVTEQ maps are used by over 20 countries and have approximately 1,400 employees worldwide.
  • The VIAMOTO suite includes explicit and clear turn-by-turn audio instructions linked to specific road names.

Sources:

  • "Motorola's VIAMOTO Suite Wins Forrester Research Award"

+ FORRESTER RESEARCH, Sixth Annual Emerging Technology Showcase

  • "Socket Communications Wins Handheld Computing Magazine's 'Best GPS PDA Software' Award"

+ HANDHELD COMPUTING MAGAZINE, March 2002

  • "NAVTEQ Creates Digital Maps and Map Content"

+ NAVTEQ, About NAVTEQ

  • "Socket Communications, Inc."

+ Socket Communications, About Socket Communications

  • "Contact: Laura Richey of NAVTEQ"

+ NAVTEQ, Contact Information

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