NAVTEQ(R) Maps Power Enhanced Version of GIS Solution
CHICAGO, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, today announced that ESRI, a foremost provider of geographic information system (GIS) technologies, has selected NAVTEQ data for the updated version of its StreetMap Premium solution.
Available on ESRI's ArcGIS platforms, StreetMap Premium provides geocoding, routing and high-quality map display capabilities. This latest edition includes expanded coverage of ready-to-use datasets based on NAVTEQ maps for US, Canada and Europe which each contain comprehensive street, road network and base map data.
"The inclusion of NAVTEQ data in the new version of ESRI's StreetMap Premium makes it a powerful product that meets the demanding needs of our users for professional and ready-to-use geocoding, routing and cartographic map display," commented Christophe Charpentier, content product manager, ESRI. "By providing expanded map coverage and more licensing options, we are able to better serve the needs of our users."
With its rich map database, NAVTEQ brings a broad spectrum of solutions to life. NAVTEQ digital content optimizes enterprise applications by providing highly detailed map data that enhances accuracy and performance. By employing a single global specification, NAVTEQ is able to deliver fresh, quality data that is consistent with real-world conditions, resulting in a multi-faceted and comprehensive product.
"The integration of NAVTEQ maps into ESRI's StreetMap Premium product elevates the user experience by providing accurate address geocoding match rates, efficient routing and superior basemaps," stated Roy Kolstad, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Americas, NAVTEQ. "We are pleased by this significant development as we work to further align NAVTEQ with the line of products offered by ESRI."
About ESRI
Since 1969, ESRI has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS, ESRI software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. ESRI applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of Web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. ESRI is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at www.esri.com.
ESRI, ArcGIS, StreetMap and www.esri.com are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of ESRI in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions.
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 196 offices and in 36 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
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