NAVTEQ Network for Developers - The LBS application developer community
Written by Glenn Letham (GISuser editor)
Tuesday, 20 March 2007 Are you developing location-based services and solutions? How about access to development tools, support, and rich, mobile-oriented content? The Navteq Network for Developers™ is the site where Navteq hopes they'll connect with you - According to Navteq, it's a place where the visionaries and innovators can find the tools, the people, and the support to build the next generation of LBS applications.
The NAVTEQ Network for Developers offers a one stop shop for NAVTEQ® map data with all development fees waived, and integrated "geo" development tools from Autodesk and deCarta.
Features of the program:
Get the latest information on NAVTEQ products, coverage, developer case studies, sample map data with a $5 K value (fees waived) for non-commercial development
Premium technical support
Developer Forums
Trouble Ticket System
Blogs
Knowledge Base
LBS Developer Communities
Gain Access to:
Free sample NAVTEQ® map data and industry-leading geospatial tools for evaluation and development.
Developers preferring to work with NAVTEQ data via geospatial development tools will receive up to 18 months of free non-commercial use (subject to transaction limits).
Developers preferring to work with NAVTEQ data directly will receive a regional data sample for six months of free non-commercial use.
Easy access to frequently asked questions, developer forums, and e-mail technical support provided by NAVTEQ experts, preferred partners, and other developers.
NAVTEQ product and technical information.
NAVTEQ leading analysis and proprietary research to keep you on top of the latest market trends and opportunities.
A variety of powerful business development and technical services such as business plan reviews and testing services.
Future plans for the program include: User experience enhancements such as improved site search New product and technical materials targeted at developers Additional geospatial development tools Free sample map data, which could include products currently in development, and much more!
Companies and developers interested in the Navteq Network for Developers should take note and monitor the results from the 2007 LBS Challenge. Winners will be announced at CTIA Wireless from Orlando - a great opportunity to see who's who and who's doing what with Navteq's solutions and solution partners. This year's challenge offers developers a chance to win a piece of a prize pie valued at $2 million! See www.lbschallenge.com
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GITA 17th Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, set for Sept. 21-24, 2008 - The conference is the only event of its kind, devoted exclusively to geospatial applications and technologies for all aspects of the oil and gas industry.
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Are you developing location-based services and solutions? How about access to development tools, support, and rich, mobile-oriented content? The Navteq Network for Developers™ is the site where Navteq hopes they'll connect with you - According to Navteq, it's a place where the visionaries and innovators can find the tools, the people, and the support to build the next generation of LBS applications.
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