Tag: digital maps
Users Don’t Like Google Maps’ New Colors
Google Maps’ new color palette has users comparing it to Apple AAPL 0.07%↑ and a number of other competitors. While users first noticed the change in colors back in...
HERE Technologies Names Nefkens CEO
Gets top job at largest mapping company…
After a lengthy search, HERE Technologies has appointed industry veteran Mike Nefkens as CEO. Nefknes, who most recently was with Boston Consulting Group,...
Porsche Expands Google Services
Porsche said this week that it plans to offer Google GOOG 1.22%↑services for navigation, speech and add an app ecosystem for its future car models. The premium automaker...
OMF Releases Second Version of Open Map Data
Overture Maps (OMF) this week released its second version of open map data that includes more than 1.39 billion building footprints from several data providers. ...
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Swift Navigation Launches Partner Program
Swift Navigation has launched its Swift Partner Program that includes mobile network operators (MNOs), chipset and module manufacturers, system integrators, and application platform...
Google May Rake in $100 Million by Selling Map Data to...
Document says Google has data on 350 million buildings, with big companies lined up
Google GOOG 0.90%↑ is hoping to earn $100 million by licensing mapping data to...
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Econolite Acquires Western Pacific Signal
Econolite last week acquired its distribution partner, Western Pacific Signal, which integrates and provides intelligent transportation systems, including connected vehicle systems. Financial...
TomTom Reports Quarterly Earnings, Updates Outlook
TomTom raised its full-year revenue outlook after revenue for its automotive unit grew 52 percent to 91 million euros. The company had forecasted...
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Airmax Remote Telematics Installed in 550 Vehicles
UK-based Airmax Remote has announced that St John Ambulance is installing its telematics solution for its emergency fleets. Airmax’ RESPONSE will identify each driver...
Google Is Laying Off Waze Employees
Despite saying there would be no layoffs in December, Google is transitioning its ad business
Google GOOG 1.88%↑ is laying off employees at its map company Waze, CNBC reported this week. ...
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