ESRI attendees learn about the NAVTEQ difference in map data collection

BOGOTA, Colombia—October 07, 2009 — /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, will showcase ESRI software and services integrated with NAVTEQ map data at the ESRI Latin American User Conference in Bogota, Colombia, October 7- 9, 2009. In addition to exhibiting at the show, NAVTEQ geographic analysts are providing tours in field collection vehicles, illustrating the NAVTEQ difference in data collection to show attendees.

NAVTEQ provides robust map data that helps ESRI users route more efficiently, perform better geocoding, and generate comprehensive map displays. Available in various ESRI formats for easy integration, NAVTEQ map data, combined with ESRI's software, meets the spatial analysis needs of GIS users, developers and solution providers across a wide variety of enterprise, government and consumer applications.

NAVTEQ supports ESRI Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs) and can be integrated into a wide range of ESRI software and services including ArcView®, ArcEditor(TM), ArcInfo®, ArcGIS® Extensions, ArcGIS Server, Tracking Server, ESRI Developer Network, ArcGIS Engine, ArcPad®, ArcGIS Mobile, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Business Analyst and Streetmap Premium for NAVTEQ. At the ESRI Latin American User Conference, NAVTEQ will demonstrate ArcLogistics and ArcLogistics Navigator for government and commercial fleets and mobile workforce powered by NAVTEQ® map data of Latin America.

"NAVTEQ is committed to meeting the market needs of ESRI distributors and customers in Latin America," stated Helder Azevedo, general director--Latin America, NAVTEQ. "With NAVTEQ maps, ESRI users have the ability to build applications that optimize processes, manage assets, reduce expenses and increase productivity."

NAVTEQ's Product Marketing Manager--Central and South America, Claudia Bindo, will present "Providing ESRI Users Global Solutions Powered by NAVTEQ Maps." The presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Throughout the user conference, NAVTEQ will showcase the Colombia Intermediate Map on the Trimble® Yuma(TM) rugged tablet computer, which will be featured at Trimble's booth running ArcLogistics® and ArcLogistics Navigator.

NAVTEQ maps are unique in their representation of real-world driving conditions. With maps spanning 78 countries and territories, NAVTEQ has built one of the most robust and accurate geographic databases in the world. From turn restrictions to relative road crossing heights, NAVTEQ captures up to 260 data attributes in the NAVTEQ database to enable a quality navigation experience. In Latin America, NAVTEQ maps are available for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Venezuela with Intermediate Maps of Colombia and Peru.

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data that enables navigation and location-based platforms around the world. NAVTEQ supplies comprehensive digital map information to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 4,400 employees located in 192 offices and in 43 countries.



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NAVTEQ
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