NAVTEQ(R) Map Data Now Compatible with Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Posted on February 29, 2008
Filed Under Microsoft, Server, Silicon Valley News
CHICAGO, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a
leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions
and vehicle navigation, announced today that it will be offering NAVTEQ(R)
map data for use with the spatial enhancements in Microsoft SQL Server
2008. NAVTEQ map data used in conjunction with Microsoft SQL Server 2008
provides the opportunity for businesses to incorporate location
intelligence into decision making processes enabling the widespread
deployment of geographic data and tools in both enterprise and departmental
business applications.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 delivers comprehensive spatial support that
allows businesses to seamlessly consume, use, and extend location-based
data through spatial-enabled applications. The spatial support in Microsoft
SQL Server 2008 can provide developers with the necessary tools to build
high-performance location-enabled applications that help to improve
decision-making through the spatial analysis of data.
“Our customers demand reliable map data for their spatial solutions,”
said Kim Saunders, senior director of marketing for SQL Server at Microsoft
Corp. “NAVTEQ provides SQL Server developers around the world the
opportunity to build high-quality, location-enabled enterprise applications
that serve a variety of industries.”
Built by a team of over 700 geographic analysts, NAVTEQ map data spans
72 countries and territories on six continents. NAVTEQ employs one of the
industry’s most comprehensive development and quality control programs for
the highest levels of excellence and precision. In addition, NAVTEQ
provides technical support and resources to developers via the NAVTEQ
Network for Developers. As part of NAVTEQ’s expanding relationship with
Microsoft, sample map data will be available for Microsoft developers to
download from the NAVTEQ Network for Developers,
http://www.nn4d.com/samplemaps/msftsql.
“We are pleased to offer NAVTEQ map data for Microsoft SQL Server
2008,” stated Roy Kolstad, vice president and general manager-Enterprise
Americas, NAVTEQ. “With the combination of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and
NAVTEQ map data, enterprise and departmental solutions can be deployed
faster, easier and more cost-effectively than previously thought possible.”
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 3,300 employees located
in 174 offices and in 32 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights
reserved.
This document may include certain “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans,
objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in
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Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to
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