New Website Offers NAVTEQ Map Data to Autodesk Users CHICAGO, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced that it has joined Autodesk's Data Initiative, which provides Autodesk's geospatial customers with online access to NAVTEQ's accurate, high quality map data via a uniquely designed website, http://www.navteq.com/autodesk. The co-branded website is managed by American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi) and provides Autodesk customers with the ability to license single or multiple counties of NAVTEQ's vector, street, and centerline data online. Once an order has been placed online, ADCi fulfills the order within minutes by providing Autodesk customers with an email containing URL(s) for downloading the NAVTEQ(R) data. "As the demand for easy access to high-quality map data grows, NAVTEQ is pleased to collaborate with Autodesk and ADCi to offer Autodesk customers online access to NAVTEQ map data," said Roy Kolstad, vice president and general manager - Enterprise Americas, NAVTEQ. "Customers using AutoCAD Map 3D and Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise will now be able to utilize this website to download the most up-to-date NAVTEQ map data for incorporation into a variety of location-based applications." "More and more location-based information is being incorporated into key programs and applications developed by our customers across the utility, telecommunications and government markets," said Lisa Campbell, vice president of Autodesk's geospatial division. "NAVTEQ is not only a world leading provider of digital map data, they have also successfully collaborated with Autodesk for many years. It's a great value to our customers to have NAVTEQ on board as an Autodesk Data Initiative partner." About American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi) ADCi has been a leading authorized distributor for NAVTEQ data since 2001. During that time, ADCi has successfully helped hundreds of satisfied customers, in virtually every market, secure the correct NAVTEQ data and license for their mapping application. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, ADCi has specialized in providing digital mapping products and services since 1988. About Autodesk Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are built. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/. 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 3,600 employees located in 187 offices and in 39 countries. NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060313/NAVTEQLOGO) http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060313/NAVTEQLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: NAVTEQ CONTACT: Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913, ; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588, , for NAVTEQ Web site: http://www.navteq.com/

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