Google Tele Atlas Agreement

Google and Tele Atlas have signed up a five year deal to share mapping data across more than 200 countries around the world. Google will have access to maps and dynamic content from Tele Atlas to use on mobile and online applications. The agreement will transform Google’s current and future map-based services and navigation offerings across mobile, online and desktop environments, including Google Maps and Google Earth, services and mobile applications. The agreement also gives Tele Atlas access to edits for its maps from Google’s community of users, whom can suggested changes and help the company to increase the quality and richness of Tele Atlas maps. Tele Atlas, which was recently acquired by sat-nav company TomTom, will be able to take advantage of Google's user-input technology to keep its map data up-to-date. According to Bill Henry, CEO of Tele Atlas, “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. 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.” John Hanke, director of Google Earth and Google Maps, said “Geospatial data enhances global search significantly by organizing data and delivering results based on location. Tele Atlas’ map quality and the company’s innovative approach to business were the key drivers for our decision.”