CloudMade announced it has integrated Location Based Advertising (LBA) into the CloudMade Mapping Platform. The service enables developers to display highly targeted location-based advertisements in their web or mobile applications. CloudMade’s LBA offering provides developers with the ability to tailor the advertisements they display to their application type and user location. With no additional development …

TomTom is starting the commercialization of its Personal Navigation Devices in Morocco. TomTom is entering the market with two products: the mid-range TomTom XL (including maps from Morocco and Europe) and the entry-level TomTom Start (including maps from Morocco). Both products have a free two years map update. These devices will be distributed by MCI, …

Masternaut Three X has launched an advanced camera phone application that enables digital images to be displayed together with associated business data. The Augmented Reality solution uses Layar Browser 3.0 technology, bringing point and shoot simplicity to accessing important data. The system utilises the camera, compass and GPS features and functions of the phone to …

Globe has launched a new tracking solution that will help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ensure efficient delivery and tight security of their products. The Globe Business GPS Tracker is a business solution that will give entrepreneurs, especially those in the delivery business, the ability to monitor their vehicles in real-time using the GPS. With …

As the car navigation industry has grown so has incompatibility between navigation systems and the databases that store important location information. Additionally, there is a need to more easily develop navigation system applications. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is contributing solutions to those issues with an International Standard for a navigation system application programming interface …

Turkey Yellow Pages has signed a 5 year strategic partnership with NAVTEQ and Nokia Global Mapping Platforms. According to the details of the agreement, Turkey Yellow Pages will be a key strategic partner of NAVTEQ in providing comprehensive and categorised Turkish based business listing information and POI’s. This local search company will be the sole …

Geometry announced the release of iGIS – a GIS application to deliver GIS functionality to the iPhone and iPod Touch. The iGIS product allows iPhone owners to load, view and add their own data over the Google Map background that is available on all iPhones. iGIS is aimed at GIS users wanting a cost effective …

Kapsys has launched Kapten, a comprehensive navigation application for use with the iPhone. It is also releasing Kapten NG, which according to the company, is the smallest pocket-size multi-transport GPS device on the market. With this extended range of multi-transport GPS products, Kapsys is helping users find their way around cities whether they are on …

French governmental map maker Institut Géographique National (IGN) has selected Medion to use its “IGN Evadeo” brand. Since October 2006, IGN was producing its own on-road/off-road PNDs until it decided to leave the market as a manufacturer a few months ago. Medion is therefore taking over the PND sales in France under the IGN Evadeo …

Verizon Wireless announced the launch of VZ Navigator® 5.0, the newest version of its map, navigation and local search service, which helps users find their way around town. Powered by TeleCommunication Systems, Verizon Wireless’ VZ Navigator is a GPS-enabled service that transforms a wireless smartphone or handset into a navigation and communication device enabling customers to …