TomTom N.V.
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TomTom Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results [Press Release]
Business Wire | 24 days 7 hours 24 minutes ago
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TomTom Introduces TomTom XL 335S, with 4.3 Inch Touchscreen and Text to Speech [Press Release]
Business Wire | 39 days 6 minutes ago
TomTom, the world’s leading provider of portable navigation solutions and digital maps, today announces a new addition to the world’s best-selling portable navigation device portfolio, the TomTom XL 335S. The new model incorporates a design that features a 4.3 inch touchscreen, text to speech, TomTom’s innovative IQ Routes™ Technology and Advanced Lane Guidance. The XL 335S has a suggested retail price of $239.95.
QA Technologies Chooses Tele Atlas to Power Effective Fleet Vehicle Management Services [Press Release]
Business Wire | 2 days 24 minutes ago
Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, and QA Technologies, a leading-edge telematics company providing innovative fleet management solutions, have announced a multi-year license agreement whereby QA Technologies will use Tele Atlas maps and location content to power its fleet monitoring and management systems.
Tele Atlas North America Maps Rated Highest for Quality and Reliability [Press Release]
Business Wire | 3 days 24 minutes ago
Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, today revealed results of tests that show Tele Atlas maps of the United States, Canada and Mexico rate highest in terms of quality and reliability, and in certain markets are up to 10% more accurate than competing maps. Tele Atlas quality testing uses a process certified by the TÜV SÜD, a leading global testing and inspection organization with 14,000 experts providing consult...
The AA and Postcode Anywhere Select Tele Atlas Logistics to Power Efficient Business Routing and Planning [Press Release]
Business Wire | 11 days 6 hours 24 minutes ago
With lower consumer spending, reduced freight volumes and volatile fuel prices, trucking companies have increasingly invested in turn-by-turn navigation systems to maximize the efficiency of their fleets. To further optimize route planning and limit expensive out-of-route miles, the UK’s leading motoring organisation, the AA, and business efficiency specialist Postcode Anywhere have unveiled a smart Route Optimiser powered by Tele Atlas® Logistics®.
Tele Atlas Licenses Intermap s High Quality 3D Terrain Models [Press Release]
Business Wire | 12 days 2 hours 25 minutes ago
Intermap Technologies, the foremost worldwide 3D digital mapping company, today announced it has signed an agreement with Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Intermap will furnish uniform 3D elevation data derived from its 5-meter posted NEXTMap countrywide digital map database.
Tele Atlas Delivers Historic Speed Product in Asia [Press Release]
Business Wire | 18 days 6 hours 24 minutes ago
Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions, today announced the availability of Tele Atlas® Speed Profiles in Taiwan, the first complete historic speed product in Asia built with insight from local drivers that enables navigation system users find the fastest routes and far more accurately estimate travel times. Speed Profiles for Taiwan provides drivers with unique insight into real world traffic patterns across the c...
Tele Atlas Maps, Location Content Power Cobra 7700 PRO GPS Navigation and Routing Tool for Professional Truck Drivers [Press Release]
Business Wire | 19 days 24 minutes ago
Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, and Cobra Electronics, (NASDAQ:COBR) announced an agreement under which Tele Atlas supplies digital maps and location content on the 7700 Pro, Cobra’s GPS navigation and routing tool tailored to the needs of the professional truck driver. The agreement builds on the companies’ longstanding collaboration to deliver content-rich, user-friendly navigation solutions.
Samsung Electronics Selects Tele Atlas for Digital Maps and Location Content [Press Release]
Business Wire | 25 days 6 hours 24 minutes ago
Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, and Samsung Electronics, a leading mobile phone provider, have announced an agreement under which Samsung will use Tele Atlas maps for its GPS-enabled devices. Samsung will be able to provide the ultimate mobile experience with Tele Atlas’ suite of enhancement products including more than 24 million points of interest (POIs), Voice Maps and visual enhancements such as 3D Land...
Tele Atlas Expands Coverage of Asia Pacific with Maps of Brunei and Philippines [Press Release]
Business Wire | 25 days 6 hours 24 minutes ago
Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions (LBS), today unveiled its first maps for Brunei and the Philippines and announced increased coverage across Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Tele Atlas maps for Asia Pacific are now the most complete available, with navigable coverage of 15 countries and territories including more than 6.6 million kilometers of roadways and 8.5 million points of interest (POIs).
UPDATE: Garmin, TomTom Shares Sink On New Google Nav Feature
Wall Street Journal, The | 23 days 14 hours 27 minutes ago
(Recasts, includes more detail of TomTom earnings, updates share prices.) By Ben Charny Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SAN FRANCISCCO (Dow Jones)--Shares of navigation device makers sank Wednesday after TomTom N.V. (TOM2.AE) reported third-quarter profit was nearly halved and Google Inc. (GOOG) announced it was getting into the navigation business.
Garmin, TomTom shares sink on new Google nav feature
Total Telecom Magazine (U.K.) | 23 days 3 hours 26 minutes ago
Sat-nav maker TomTom's Q3 net profit almost halved.
Shares of GPS Makers Plunge on Droid Launch
Wall Street Journal, The | 23 days 10 hours 28 minutes ago
Shares of navigation device makers Garmin Ltd. and TomTom N.V. plunged Wednesday after Google Inc. upgraded its smart-phone software to include a free navigation feature.
Garmin, TomTom Shares Sink On New Google Navigation Feature
Wall Street Journal, The | 23 days 19 hours 23 minutes ago
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SAN FRANCISCCO (Dow Jones)--Shares of navigation device makers sunk Wednesday after Google Inc. (GOOG) upgraded its smartphone software to include a free navigation feature.
Motorola Droid Makes Its Debut
Wall Street Journal, The | 23 days 10 hours 42 minutes ago
Motorola Inc. and Verizon Wireless on Wednesday unveiled the Droid smart phone, which the companies plan to aggressively push as a challenger to Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
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Company Overview
| Company: | TomTom N.V. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Satellite & Broadcast Network Equipment |
| Website: | http://www.tomtom.com |
TomTom beats the drums for high-tech navigation gear. The company offers a variety of electronic navigation products that operate using global positioning system (GPS) data. Its lineup includes the GO series of portable and automotive navigation devices, some of which are designed with built-in wireless calling capability. TomTom's software packages enable navigation functions in wireless PDAs and telephones. The company markets its products through retailers and distributors worldwide. TomTom acquired digital map provider Tele Atlas for $4.3 billion in 2008.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 2,359.5 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | -7.7 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | -1,229.9 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 0.0 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 0 (0) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 0.0 (0) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
