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NAVTEQ Teams Up with deCarta to Deliver
High-Productivity Online Environment for Developers
New Site Leverages NAVTEQ's Rich Data and deCarta's Proven Software Platform,
Tools and Community to Help Developers Quickly Create Location-Based Applications
Chicago, IL – April 3, 2007– NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, today announced location-based services (LBS) leader deCarta will provide developers on the NAVTEQ Network for Developers™ site with access to a comprehensive environment for rapid application development, tools, people and support they need to build the next generation of location-based applications.
The NAVTEQ Network for Developers site offers registered members easy access to a diverse assortment of valuable data and tools. Simply by joining, developers benefit from sample NAVTEQ® map data and industry-leading geospatial tools for evaluation and development from deCarta and other tool providers. The site includes developer forums, frequently asked questions and e-mail technical support provided by NAVTEQ and deCarta experts. In addition,
by registering online developers will gain access to NAVTEQ product and technical information,
NAVTEQ leading analysis and proprietary research, as well as a variety of powerful business development and technical services such as business plan reviews and testing services. The NAVTEQ Network for Developers site can be accessed on the Web by visiting: http://developer.navteq.com.
“Location-enabled wireless, Internet and other services are growing exponentially. To successfully meet the demand, there’s a clear and immediate need for developers to be able to quickly create exciting new applications that incorporate map, location and a variety of other dynamic data,” stated Marc Naddell, Vice President of Partner and Developer Programs. “With this in mind, we built the new NAVTEQ Network for Developers site in close affiliation with deCarta, because as a premier provider of geospatial platform software and services, deCarta has the experience and expertise to assist our customers in overcoming their application development and time-to-market challenges.”
The NAVTEQ Network for Developers site provides a direct link to the deCarta DevZone, a free online service with a growing user base of over 900 developers, offers the powerful, scalable Drill Down Server™ software platform, tools, community and experienced knowledge base to help developers develop and prototype leading-edge location-enabled applications. Through advanced web services and JavaScript APIs, developers can integrate maps, driving directions, geocoding, multi-point routing, proximity search and other location technology into their Internet, mobile, personal navigation and backend enterprise applications.
“We’re very proud to be joining NAVTEQ’s outreach and extension of technology and service
capabilities to the LBS developer community,” said deCarta President and CEO, J. Kim Fennell.
“By collaborating as key players in the LBS ecosystem, we can help move the industry forward
faster by making it easier for LBS developers to get quick and easy access to content and geo-spatial software platforms and tools.”
Both NAVTEQ and deCarta are active champions of the developer arena. In 2003, NAVTEQ launched the first NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge®, which has helped invigorate the market by accelerating the delivery of new location-enabled wireless applications. This industry-leading competition, which deCarta continues to support as a Platinum sponsor, offers a prize pool of up to $2,000,000 including cash and data license fees from NAVTEQ, deCarta and other sponsors. The More information about the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge can be found at www.LBSChallenge.com.
About deCarta
deCarta is the leading geospatial software platform has enabled some of the industry’s most successful Location-Based Services (LBS) applications such as those deployed at Google Maps, Yahoo, Ask.com, Verizon and Sprint. The company's unique, patented technology is ideal for high volume LBS applications for use in Internet, mobile, Personal Navigation and telematics applications where scalability, speed, and reliability are vital. Its “Drill Down Server" geospatial software platform, Rich Map Engine" and Hosted Web Service is preferred by application developers and service providers who also want the flexibility to customize map styles, utilize unique routing capabilities and self-brand. deCarta customers and technology partners include AND, Appello, Ask.com, ATX, Google, Hotels.com, Local Matters, Maps.com, Motorola, NAVTEQ, Networks In Motion, Pharos, Rand McNally, Tele Atlas, TeleNav, Yahoo! and Zillow. deCarta is privately held and headquartered in San Jose, California with international offices in the UK and China. http://www.decarta.com.
NOTE: deCarta, the deCarta logo, Rich Map Engine and Drill Down Server are trademarks or registered trademarks of deCarta, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other company, brand and product names are marks of their respective holders.
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 2,200 employees located in 144 offices in 27 countries.
NAVTEQ, Global LBS Challenge and NAVTEQ Network for Developers are trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. © 2007 NAVTEQ. All rights reserved
This document may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates" or words of similar meaning. The statements are based on our current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those set forth under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. NAVTEQ does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document.
Jennifer Schuh
NAVTEQ
Tel: 312-894-3913
jennifer.schuh@navteq.com
Bob Richter
for NAVTEQ
Tel: 212-802-8588
bob@richtermedia.com
Bob Young
deCarta
Tel: 408-625-3567
byoung@decarta.com
Michael Burke
deCarta
Tel: 415-989-9000
michael@msrcommunications.com
For press related inquiries about deCarta please email
pr@decarta.com.
