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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...
Mapping Companies Launch Slew of Products, Partnerships at CES
HERE Technologies, Mapbox and TomTom court OEMs
LAS VEGAS—Among dozens of mobility and auto companies at this year’s CES trade show, mapping companies took the...
Everfield’s Acquisition of Visioglobe Fits Company Strategy
Although announced in late October, Everfield’s purchase of French navigation provider Visioglobe fits well with the company’s acquisition strategy, which focuses on vertical market software solutions, a...
Omdia Ranks HERE as Top Location Platform in 2023
HERE Technologies came out as the top provider in Omdia’s 2023 Location Platform Index. The index evaluates major digital mapping and location technology vendors including HERE, Google $GOOG, TomTom , Mapbox, Esri, Apple $AAPL and Microsoft $MSFT.
The...
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,...
Trimble and Skydio Integrate Technologies for Construction, Utilities and State Transportation...
Skydio has partnered with Trimble TRMB 0.00%↑ to offer autonomous drone products in critical infrastructure industries for surveying, mapping and inspections. The partnership, announced at Trimble’s Dimensions user conference, is in...
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...
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...
TomTom Reports Quarterly Loss, Partners With Terra Visus
Driven by stronger automotive division sales, digital mapping company TomTom last week reported smaller than expected losses for its third quarter. The company reported a...