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TomTom Signs Strategic Deal with Samsung
January 16, 2012 By: Janice PartykaTomTom has signed a strategic deal with Samsung whereby TomTom maps and location content will power the Wave 3 smartphone. TomTom will provide information to support daily location needs of Wave3 users, from navigation to search and find.
“Signing the deal with Samsung highlights TomTom's ability to deliver the map and enhanced content needed to enable the location based services for wireless users,” said Charles Cautley, Managing Director TomTom Automotive and Licensing. “TomTom is excited to collaborate with the global leader in the smartphone market.”
The agreement gives Samsung access to TomTom global maps and premium location content including:
- Map coverage for more than 200 countries globally, providing more than 35 million kilometers of road network
- Points of Interest providing information that enables users to find the people, places and services they need, wherever they are
- 3D City Maps and 3D Landmarks providing a visual orientation aid
- Enterprise Traffic delivering live road conditions, including the location and length of a traffic incident, helping drivers find the quickest route to their destination; and
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Speed Cameras providing a location alert for safety-related cameras to promote safe driving habits and optimize the navigation experience.
About the Author: Janice Partyka
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