Navigation Technologies, a provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet /wireless applications and business solutions, has joined the Symbian Platinum Program to support the emerging market for Symbian OS advanced mobile phones. As a Platinum Partner, Navigation Technologies is extending its navigable database to the Symbian ecosystem. Symbian develops and licenses Symbian OS the global industry standard operating system for advanced mobile phones. Location awareness will bring increased utility to the millions of portable devices expected to ship throughout the world in the next few years. Through its NAVTECH® map database, Navigation Technologies plays an integral role in creating location-based solutions and services that will enhance consumer experience and safety. The NAVTECH digital map database serves as the foundation for a variety of navigation and location-based services solutions in the Vehicle, Internet/Wireless, Enterprise/Fleet and Government industries. Nine out of ten navigation-enabled vehicles in Europe – and all in North America – use NAVTECH data. This market leading position has been achieved through the integrity of the build processes that deliver a map database of unique quality and to one worldwide specification. As a Symbian Platinum Partner, the company is ensuring close integration of its content with Symbian OS advanced mobile phones.Through the NAVTECH map database, Navigation Technologies plays an integral role in creating location-based solutions and services that will enhance consumer experience and safety.
The NAVTECH digital map database serves as the foundation for a variety of navigation and location-based services solutions in the Vehicle, Internet/Wireless, Enterprise/Fleet and Government industries. The Symbian Platinum Program includes companies that have a technology or strategic position that is key to the success of mobile computing technology surrounding Symbian OS. As part of the program, Platinum Partners benefit from a range of commercial services, including technical support and joint marketing opportunities as well as privileged access to Symbian OS source code and a dedicated Partner Support team.
