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June 30, 2008
Google Maps Inks 5 Year Deal with Tele Atlas
Google Maps has signed a five year agreement with Netherlands-based digital mapping company, Tele Atlas. Google will now have access to Tele Atlas' content for over 200 countries for current and future projects, including Google Earth and mobile applications.
"Google's innovation and leadership is undisputed, and we are proud to have the opportunity to be the map foundation for one of the world's most progressive web companies," said Bill Henry, CEO of Tele Atlas. "This agreement is important too because it gives us access to input from a significant online community of map users, whose feedback can help us keep our maps fresh and accurate."
"Geospatial data enhances global search significantly by organizing data and delivering results based on location," said John Hanke, director of Google Earth and Google Maps. "Tele Atlas' map quality and the company's innovative approach to business were the key drivers for our decision."
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Posted by Nathania Johnson on June 30, 2008 12:30 PM
Comments
To me, it looks like the perfect response to the recently launched Everyscape application.
SEO Dude June 30, 2008 1:44 PM
It's very good to know that Google Maps is improving it's data... I hope one day, the maps could be more close to reality... not a map for 2 or 3 years ago.
Ruben Zevallos Jr. July 1, 2008 12:51 AM
