NAVTEQ Map Foundation for ESRI’s StreetMap Premium

16 March 2009, 3:59am

Chicago – March 16, 2009 – 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 Europe, US and Canada 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 optimises 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 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.”

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