Tag: location
FCC Adopts 911 Location Routing Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules last week that require wireless carriers to implement location-based routing of 911 calls and real-time texts to...
CES Roundup 2024: Maps, Fleets, Auto, Location Devices…
LAS VEGAS—Overture Maps Foundation Executive Director Marc Prioleau said at CES that the organization’s main assumption is that the base layers of a map should be open...
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PointPerfect GNSS Correction Serviced Expands to Brazil
Nordian and u-blox have announced expanded coverage of the PointPerfect GNSS correction service to Brazil, a growing market for GNSS applications. The deal...
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Nearmap Acquires Betterview
Nearmap has acquired Betterview, a property intelligence and risk management platform in the insurance industry. The acquisition will “reinforce the company’s position as a...
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TomTom's Road Analytics Products Available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
TomTom has announced that Microsoft MSFT 0.02%↑ Azure customers can now purchase its Junction Analytics in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. TomTom Junction Analytics leverages historical and real-time traffic...
AI Helps Google Maps to Expand Existing Features
In an announcement this week, Google Maps GOOG -0.89%↓ said artificial intelligence has allowed it to expand its EV charging station feature, make recommendations of nearby activities and provide more...
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InDrive and MapUp Expand Partnership
Ride-hailing service inDrive and Silicon Valley startup MapUp have expanded their partnership into the U.S. market. MapUp recently installed its toll intelligence service TollGuru in Australia,...
Google To Pay California $93 Million Over Deceptive Location Data
Google GOOG 0.00%↑ has agreed to a $93 million settlement with the state of California over the company’s deceptive way they mislead users managing location data. As Location Business News has reported,...
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TrustPoint Announces CRADA With Naval Postgraduate School
TrustPoint and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) have announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) focused on next-generation Positioning, Navigation and Timing...
Digital Matter Offers Worldwide Asset Tracking With New GPS Devices
Digital Matter has announced the expansion of its battery-powered IoT asset tracking portfolio with the addition of 4G Cat 1bis and 2G connectivity to enable worldwide asset visibility.
The Oyster3 and Remora3 Global GPS...