NAVTEQ(R) Map Data Selected by ObjectFX for Suite of Software Applications
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Wednesday April 26, 1:01 pm ET
CHICAGO, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been selected by ObjectFX® Corporation to provide map data for its suite of software applications North America, Europe and World Markets.
ObjectFX geospatial solutions allow customers to leverage location as a strategic asset, enabling better business decisions and improving operational efficiency. Map data is fundamental to many of the core capabilities of SpatialFX®, the geospatial development and deployment platform that serves as the basis for ObjectFX solutions in transportation, supply chain management, defense, intelligence, and general enterprise systems.
NAVTEQ map data contributes to the successful deployment of geospatial solutions by employing one of the industry's most comprehensive development and quality control programs to ensure the highest levels of quality and precision. NAVTEQ has over 550 field researchers, strategically located around the world, driving the roads to verify and update detailed map attributes that help optimize routing. From turn restrictions and relative road crossing heights, to road segment access restrictions, one-way streets and speed categories. NAVTEQ data captures up to 160 attributes. Additionally, NAVTEQ maps include Points of Interest including restaurants, hospitals, shopping centers and leisure facilities, making it easier to locate and route to many different destinations.
"We are committed to offering high quality map products to our customers. Adding NAVTEQ's highly accurate and reliable map products to our offering was a natural choice to meet customer needs in all of the segments we serve," commented Nick Thomey, President, ObjectFX.
"NAVTEQ is pleased to have ObjectFX offer NAVTEQ data to their customers and prospects. ObjectFX provides high-quality software that is scalable and flexible for a variety of vertical markets. These verticals are also well served by NAVTEQ data, so our relationship will provide a robust solution," stated Roy Kolstad, Vice President and General Manager - Business and Government Solutions, NAVTEQ.
About ObjectFX
ObjectFX Corporation develops and markets SpatialFX, an innovative and patented Java enterprise software platform that enables dynamic location-aware services through seamless integration of 2D and 3D map visualization, vehicle routing, address geocoding, spatial rules and events, geospatial information discovery, and other spatial operations. ObjectFX Corporation is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and also has offices in the Washington DC area serving the government market. More information on ObjectFX can be found at objectfx.com . |
