Gothenburg, Sweden. Idevio, a leading provider of map components for web, mobile and embedded systems today announces the release of an Android version of their versatile map visualization and navigation component, the RaveGeo MapClient.

The component that enables streaming maps on Android was developed together with Ericsson Research.

The new product brings streaming maps to Android devices, a platform where developers previously primarily had to cope with traditional image based map providers, resulting in slow applications and massive waste of bandwidth.


The RaveGeo MapClient for Android, key benefits:

Full vector map engine: fast, crisp maps with rotation and realtime zoom.

High compression, extendable with map loading, for offline access of maps.

Streaming access, combines superior performance and lean data transmission

Configurable map appearance with any custom symbols and layers

Comes with map data from Tele Atlas, Navteq, OpenStreetMap or any custom data source.


Idevio also offers streaming maps for use in web application and other environments. The Android version was developed in close cooperation with Ericsson Research. Idevio powers maps at Ericsson Labs, a concept for open innovation where developers enabled with unique Ericsson tools build cutting-edge services and applications.


The RaveGeo MapClient for Android are available for trial at Ericsson Labs (https://labs.ericsson.com/), see the API: "Ericsson Mobile Maps" and from Idevio, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information regarding licensing and pricing.


About Ericsson

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. Over 1,000 networks in more than 175 countries utilize the network equipment and 40 percent of all mobile calls are made through Ericsson's systems. For more information: www.ericsson.com


About Idevio

Idevio delivers mapping, address look-up and routing software based on RaveGeo, the award-winning compression and streaming technology. Tools from Idevio empower defense, mobile and internet applications on everything from workstations to mobile phones. Locago, owned and developed by Idevio, is a mobile application platform that utilizes the map for displaying third-party content.


For more information: www.idevio.com