Real-time Traffic Data Now Available Via Your Mobile Devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (CES) -- NAVTEQ (NYSE:
NVT), a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based
solutions and vehicle navigation, announced today from the 2007
International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that they have been chosen by
PTV America to supply NAVTEQ TRAFFIC MOBILE data. PTV America's suite of
mobility programs provide unique navigation and routing technology that
deliver dynamic, turn-by-turn directions via web, cellular networks and
other emerging wireless technologies.
NAVTEQ TRAFFIC MOBILE aggregates traffic data from multiple sources for
maximum accuracy and reliability while continuously streaming updates over
cellular networks to provide real-time information to GPS-capable devices.
Using location codes or TMC messages, NAVTEQ TRAFFIC MOBILE is tied to
NAVTEQ(R) map data, resulting in a robust service that delivers rich data
tailored for today's mobile market.
NAVTEQ TRAFFIC MOBILE is a real-time traffic data solution available in
73 markets that provides information such as:
-- Unplanned incidents like accidents and stalled vehicles
-- Planned incidents including road construction and closures
-- Average speed of traffic flow
-- 24/7 traffic coverage where available
PTV America has integrated NAVTEQ TRAFFIC MOBILE data in both the
MobilityPlatform and NaviGuide applications. The PTV MobilityPlatform is an
innovative "toolbox" that allows service providers to easily and
cost-effectively develop mobility and telematics services. It is a modular,
high-performance geospatial platform for both developers and enterprise
applications. The PTV NaviGuide server allows automobile manufacturers,
wireless carriers, telematics service providers and software developers to
offer customers off-board navigation using a GPS-capable device to receive
dynamic navigation instructions.
"We are excited about enhancing our North American offering with the
integration of NAVTEQ TRAFFIC MOBILE and our mobility and navigation
products," stated Kevin Yount, Vice President of PTV America, Inc. "Traffic
information is rapidly becoming a 'must-have' feature for our customers and
the integration of NAVTEQ TRAFFIC MOBILE strengthens our position in the
marketplace."
"NAVTEQ understands the growing demand for relevant, location-based
information for wireless services. Together with innovative companies such
as PTV, we are reshaping the mobile consumer experience," stated Lonnie
Arima, Vice President of Consumer Sales -- Americas, NAVTEQ.
NAVTEQ is showcasing its database technology at the 2007 CES in Las
Vegas, booth #36226 in the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center
from January 8 through January 11, 2007. The PTV MobilityPlatform and PTV
NaviGuide will also be demonstrated within the booth.
About PTV America, Inc.
PTV America is a multi-disciplinary transportation software and
consulting firm. PTV America is comprised of two sectors within the PTV
umbrella -- Traffic and Mobility. PTV America distributes traffic planning
applications PTV Vision(R) software suite (VISSIM and VISUM) and provides
technical support, software customization and training services for these
products. PTV America also distributes mobility programs such as the
technology platform PTV MobilityPlatform and the solution for offboard
navigation, PTV NaviGuide, and offers technical support and consulting for
these applications.
A crown jewel in PTV America's organization is their software
development team that is responsible for developing and enhancing the
software products that it distributes in the North American market. PTV
America also offers consulting services, delivering high quality traffic
and transit engineering and planning services to clients across North
America.
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 2,100 employees located
in 139 offices in 25 countries.
NAVTEQ and NAVTEQ Traffic Mobile are trademarks in the U.S. and other
countries.
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. These 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, 2005 and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2006, in each
case 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.
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CONTACT:
Kellie Prowse of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-7479, or
kellie.prowse@navteq.com , or Bob Richter for NAVTEQ,
+1-212-802-8588, or bob@richermedia.com
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