Agreement Entered With ADCi, leading NAVTEQ data Distributor
CHICAGO, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading
global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based
solutions, has been selected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through an
agreement with American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi), to provide an
enterprise-wide license that allows Commonwealth-wide use of NAVTEQ(TM) base
maps and associated address range data. ADCi is a leading authorized
distributor for NAVTEQ data to state, county and local governments in the US.
The agreement enables the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to use the NAVTEQ
NAVSTREETS(TM) data at any of the over 300 agencies that are part of the
enterprise-wide license.
"We found the NAVTEQ data to be very compatible with the ortho base that
we already had," commented Christian Jacqz, Director, MASS GIS, the
coordinating group for GIS in the Commonwealth. "We had already spent a
substantial amount of time, energy and money developing centerline data that
we were looking to enhance with NAVTEQ address ranges. When layered over our
existing centerline data, the NAVTEQ data was a good fit."
The license also includes a maintenance agreement with the Massachusetts
Statewide Emergency Telecommunications Board (SETB), a public safety agency in
the Commonwealth. Under the agreement, ADCi will provide quarterly updates to
the statewide NAVTEQ NAVSTREETS(TM) data. This unique agreement provides SETB
with the ability to report any suspected errors or omissions in the data,
which will be investigated by the NAVTEQ field technicians on the ground and
corrected as appropriate using GPS-based field data collection techniques.
"It is our highest priority to provide our E911 responders with address
locations that are accurate and complete," Jacqz said. "The willingness of
ADCi and NAVTEQ to work with us in developing this unique maintenance
agreement was critical." According to Mr. Jacqz, the Commonwealth chose the
NAVTEQ data and this update option as the most economical way of fulfilling
their objective of maintaining the most accurate and current street centerline
data possible.
"It is particularly exciting for ADCi to collaborate with NAVTEQ in
meeting the needs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on a project of this
magnitude and importance," said Jim Reid, President, ADCi. "We are looking
forward to exceeding their expectations in providing them with the level of
commitment and customer service required to make this agreement a success."
"This agreement highlights NAVTEQ's commitment to the highest quality data
collection and maintenance processes, as well as our confidence in the
relationship we have developed with ADCi," said Bob Denaro, Vice-President and
General Manager, NAVTEQ Business and Government Solutions. "Also, we view
this agreement as an attractive model for State agencies to consider in
meeting their digital street centerline needs."
About American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi)
American Digital Cartography, Inc. is a leading authorized distributor for
NAVTEQ data to state, county and local governments in the US. From the
company's headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin, ADCi's knowledgeable staff has
provided digital mapping products and services since 1988.
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 1,600 employees located in 122 offices in 21
countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights
reserved.
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2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Anne Martino of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-7038,
anne.martino@navteq.com , or Bob Richter for NAVTEQ,
+1-212-802-8588, bob@richtermedia.com ; or Barb Wenninger of
American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi), +1-920-733-6678 x161,
marketing@adci.com
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