Comments on: Nokia Buys Navteq For $8 Billion, Bets Big On Location-Based Services http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:02:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: PolicyMap » So Why Did Apple Buy a Mapping Company? http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-976393 PolicyMap » So Why Did Apple Buy a Mapping Company? Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:56:51 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-976393 <p>[...] There are many reasons. For starters, it’s increasingly obvious that maps and geo-location are becoming crucial components of any modern operating system. Nokia was the first one to realize this and snapped up companies such as gate5 and Navteq. [...]</p> [...] There are many reasons. For starters, it’s increasingly obvious that maps and geo-location are becoming crucial components of any modern operating system. Nokia was the first one to realize this and snapped up companies such as gate5 and Navteq. [...]

]]> By: So Why Did Apple Buy a Mapping Company? http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-975704 So Why Did Apple Buy a Mapping Company? Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:57:51 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-975704 <p>[...] There are many reasons. For starters, it is becoming obvious that maps and geo-location are becoming crucial components of any modern operating system. Nokia was the first one to realize this and snapped up companies such as gate5 and Navteq. [...]</p> [...] There are many reasons. For starters, it is becoming obvious that maps and geo-location are becoming crucial components of any modern operating system. Nokia was the first one to realize this and snapped up companies such as gate5 and Navteq. [...]

]]> By: Nokia, Ovi services, and User Experience « Matt MacQueen http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-944832 Nokia, Ovi services, and User Experience « Matt MacQueen Thu, 21 May 2009 20:13:25 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-944832 <p>[...] Nokia” strategy a few  years earlier.  And they have a lot of money to try it.  They bought NAVTEQ for location based service integration.  They were taking control of their own destiny in the [...]</p> [...] Nokia” strategy a few  years earlier.  And they have a lot of money to try it.  They bought NAVTEQ for location based service integration.  They were taking control of their own destiny in the [...]

]]> By: LBS: A Dream Continually Deferred - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-914119 LBS: A Dream Continually Deferred - GigaOM Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:45:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-914119 <p>[...] the cooperation piece that fails, but the article points to several companies such as Nokia, uLocate’s Where application and SkyHook Wireless that are attempting to bridge that gap by [...]</p> [...] the cooperation piece that fails, but the article points to several companies such as Nokia, uLocate’s Where application and SkyHook Wireless that are attempting to bridge that gap by [...]

]]> By: Loopt Deal Means Lower Costs for Location Data - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-911020 Loopt Deal Means Lower Costs for Location Data - GigaOM Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:15:05 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-911020 <p>[...] to figure out exactly where a mobile device is at any time. Location is becoming increasingly relevant on the mobile phone after years of unfulfilled promises. But location can add costs for developers trying to apply it [...]</p> [...] to figure out exactly where a mobile device is at any time. Location is becoming increasingly relevant on the mobile phone after years of unfulfilled promises. But location can add costs for developers trying to apply it [...]

]]> By: Will Context Aware Be Enough for Nokia? - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-880262 Will Context Aware Be Enough for Nokia? - GigaOM Tue, 27 May 2008 03:30:35 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-880262 <p>[...] Malik, Monday, May 26, 2008 at 8:30 PM PT Comments (0) Nokia has placed some big bets on location-based technologies, including buying a handful of companies and making a $8.1 billion [...]</p> [...] Malik, Monday, May 26, 2008 at 8:30 PM PT Comments (0) Nokia has placed some big bets on location-based technologies, including buying a handful of companies and making a $8.1 billion [...]

]]> By: Complete List of 2007 Web / Technology Acquisitions » The StartUp Blog at PartnerUp http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-879391 Complete List of 2007 Web / Technology Acquisitions » The StartUp Blog at PartnerUp Wed, 21 May 2008 16:23:37 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-879391 <p>[...] and provides advanced map data platform to the navigation industry. Press Release | GigaOm| Mashable | [...]</p> [...] and provides advanced map data platform to the navigation industry. Press Release | GigaOm| Mashable | [...]

]]> By: phone battery http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-868675 phone battery Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:56:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-868675 <p>I think gps in the telephone it is unnecessary</p> I think gps in the telephone it is unnecessary

]]> By: Are You Ready for Location-Based Advertising? - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-860239 Are You Ready for Location-Based Advertising? - GigaOM Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:19:13 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-860239 <p>[...] went unnoticed yesterday. NAVTEQ, the Chicago-based digital map provider that’s in the process of being acquired by Nokia (NOK), has made an equity investment in Greenbelt, Md.-based startup Acuity Mobile, which specializes in [...]</p> [...] went unnoticed yesterday. NAVTEQ, the Chicago-based digital map provider that’s in the process of being acquired by Nokia (NOK), has made an equity investment in Greenbelt, Md.-based startup Acuity Mobile, which specializes in [...]

]]> By: Marketing Memos -- Mobile Mambo http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-858787 Marketing Memos -- Mobile Mambo Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:28:35 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-858787 <p>[...] recall that Nokia recently bought Navteq, one of the top makers of GPS software and mapping databases. Nokia will generate income from [...]</p> [...] recall that Nokia recently bought Navteq, one of the top makers of GPS software and mapping databases. Nokia will generate income from [...]

]]> By: » 2007 » December » 13 » Next Great Thing http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-771366 » 2007 » December » 13 » Next Great Thing Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:52:33 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-771366 <p>[...] Microsoft Buys Multimap for a Reported $50 Million [TechCrunch] More evidence of the digital mapping land grab: Microsoft acquires Multimap, the UK’s second most popular web-based mapping service. Related: Nokia Buys Navteq For $8 Billion, Bets Big On Location-Based Services [GigaOM] [...]</p> [...] Microsoft Buys Multimap for a Reported $50 Million [TechCrunch] More evidence of the digital mapping land grab: Microsoft acquires Multimap, the UK’s second most popular web-based mapping service. Related: Nokia Buys Navteq For $8 Billion, Bets Big On Location-Based Services [GigaOM] [...]

]]> By: With Google My Location Service, Who Needs a GPS - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-726855 With Google My Location Service, Who Needs a GPS - GigaOM Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:13:26 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-726855 <p>[...] Nokia buys Navteq for $8 billion, bets big on location-based services Share/Send Sphere Print [...]</p> [...] Nokia buys Navteq for $8 billion, bets big on location-based services Share/Send Sphere Print [...]

]]> By: Brad http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-634047 Brad Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:22:59 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-634047 <p>GOD, 8 billion.... How many GPS enabled devices do you have to sell to make that much money back.....</p> <p>-Brad</p> GOD, 8 billion…. How many GPS enabled devices do you have to sell to make that much money back…..

-Brad

]]> By: Location, Location, Location: Deal Volume Proxy for Interest in Location-Based Services « GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-625050 Location, Location, Location: Deal Volume Proxy for Interest in Location-Based Services « GigaOM Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:15:37 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-625050 <p>[...] here at GigaOM. We have covered the business extensively, including the recent mega-billion-dollar acquisitions made by Nokia (NOK) and Tom Tom. In other deals, Google (GOOG) bought Jaiku and last week, Platial acquired [...]</p> [...] here at GigaOM. We have covered the business extensively, including the recent mega-billion-dollar acquisitions made by Nokia (NOK) and Tom Tom. In other deals, Google (GOOG) bought Jaiku and last week, Platial acquired [...]

]]> By: A.T. http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-591117 A.T. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:13:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-591117 <p>And... Om... Nokai? :)))</p> And… Om… Nokai? :)))

]]> By: Nokia buys Navteq for $8.1 Billion « Ilan Abehassera - Web Stories http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-590729 Nokia buys Navteq for $8.1 Billion « Ilan Abehassera - Web Stories Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:51:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/01/nokia-navteq/#comment-590729 <p>[...] October 2nd, 2007 · No Comments Via GigaOM [...]</p> [...] October 2nd, 2007 · No Comments Via GigaOM [...]

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