Garmin has signed a multi year global agreement with GyPsii according to a statement from GyPsii. As we are aware, Garmin is known for it's Sat Nav hardware, whereas GyPsii is a "geo-location and mobile social networking provider". As per the agreement terms, GyPsii will provide technology, products, worldwide data center infrastructure, development licenses and GyPsii [...]

TomTom has been cleared by the EC to acquire mapping company TeleAtlas. TeleAtlas provides digital maps and content forms the core of many Nav and LBS (location-based services) offering - Google Maps for example! TomTom on the other hand has sold nearly 20 mn ddevices, mostly the Sat Nav units. Since last year, TomTom has been [...]

Electronista reports that Nokia is teaming up with ARC Transistance (European automobile club network) to give users RTTI (Real Time Traffic Information). Apparently the service will be offered as an option in Nokia Maps 2.0, and will incur a service fee. Obviously RTTI can benefit drivers by letting them know in a timely maner about [...]