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NAVTEQ Geographic Analysts Demonstrate How Data is Collected in a Live Environment

SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, is attending the ESRI Latin American and Caribbean User Conference for the first time as a Platinum sponsor on October 1 - October 3, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Santiago, Chile. NAVTEQ is featuring demonstrations of its Latin America map data in ESRI's ArcGIS products (Booth #3). Additionally, NAVTEQ geographic analysts are offering rides in field vehicles, which will provide show attendees with the opportunity to witness first-hand how NAVTEQ collects map data.

"NAVTEQ is committed to meeting the market needs of ESRI distributors and customers in Latin America," stated Roy Kolstad, vice president and general manager?Enterprise Americas, NAVTEQ. "We recognize the growth potential for enterprise solutions in Latin America and are in the midst of a rapid expansion plan within the region."

NAVTEQ Latin America map data can be integrated into a wide range of ESRI software and services including ArcView(R), ArcEditor(TM), ArcInfo(R), ArcGIS(R) Network Analyst, ArcLogistics, ArcGIS Server, Tracking Server, ArcGIS Engine, ArcPad(R), Mobile ArcGIS Desktop Systems and ArcGIS Online. Together, NAVTEQ map data and ESRI's software meet the spatial analysis needs of developers and solution providers across a wide variety of enterprise and consumer applications.

"ESRI is pleased to have NAVTEQ working with our distributors in meeting the data needs of their customers," said Merril Lyew regional manager?Latin America, ESRI.

NAVTEQ's Director of Digital Mapping Operations?Latin America, Antoni Barniol, will also present "The Value of NAVTEQ Maps" focusing on the how NAVTEQ builds its database from field collection to quality processes and how it benefits ESRI Latin American users. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has more than 3,800 employees located in 194 offices and in 42 countries.

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