CHICAGO, May 12 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, announced today the beta launch of a new NAVTEQ.com showcase featuring robust maps, real-time traffic and dynamic location content. 

 The people who drive the roads of the world to make the map of the world, now enable site visitors to explore a wide array of NAVTEQ resources at NAVTEQ.com. 

 Since 1985, NAVTEQ has set the industry standard for high-quality accurate data.  Today, NAVTEQ is the most widely used map for navigation* and is used an estimated 100 million times every day. 

 For businesses looking for examples of location based content that meet the needs of today's application developers, content providers and their end-users, NAVTEQ.com is the source for the most comprehensive and accurate geographic database products.

 NAVTEQ.com showcase content includes:


1. The Freshest Version of the NAVTEQ Map

2. Point Addressing

3. Junction Views & Sign As Real

4. Branded Icons 

5. 2D Footprints

6. Satellite Imagery

7. Enhanced Elevation Contours

8. Transit Access / Transit Stops / Taxi Stands

9. Real-time Traffic Data

10. Integration of Map Reporter


"We created an easy-to-use experience to showcase to our customers, developers and partners the breadth and depth of NAVTEQ's offerings," said John MacLeod, executive vice president for NAVTEQ.  "The new beta site features fresh data, new products and innovative ways to utilize our mapping products.  We hope that the NAVTEQ.com experience sparks new ideas and implementations in the industry."

   NAVTEQ.com is the destination for businesses looking for location based content and is accessible in six languages, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch,

 * Based on GPS-based, in-vehicle and portable route guidance devices purchased in the U.S. and Europe since 2000.

 About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 4,000 employees located in 190 offices and in 39 countries.