Tele Atlas Launches Application Developer Program

location based services


May 15, 2006, Boston, MA � Tele Atlas, a leading global geographic content provider, today announced the Tele Atlas DeveloperLink(SM) program, designed to provide developers access to free map data and technical and business resources to support development of next-generation map-enabled applications. In addition, Tele Atlas� DeveloperLink forms a first-of-its-kind online networking community for application developers bringing new location based and navigation services to market.

DeveloperLink (http://www.teleatlas.com/Pub/Partners/TeleAtlasDeveloperLink) was created to serve application developers in a variety of markets, spanning wireless, Internet and personal navigation to geographic information systems and in-car navigation. Program participants receive free technical information, sample data in Shape, GDF-AS, GDF-AR and Oracle formats, links to useful software from industry-leading geospatial platform providers, as well as documentation and training materials.

With access to business planning, networking, and marketing and sales assistance through DeveloperLink, developers can bring new applications to market faster. Participants are able to connect with the world�s largest community of developers focused on location and navigation based applications to discover new business opportunities, open sales channels and increase exposure for solutions.

�DeveloperLink helps developers more effectively drive new applications through the full lifecycle�from the inception of an idea and development of an application to the commercial introduction of a new service,� said Al Cooley, senior director of tools and services for Tele Atlas. �The program and the business and technical resources it offers have been extremely well received by developers and existing Tele Atlas� partners -- more than 150 companies have signed up to participate in the first month of availability.�

�We feel DeveloperLink will make it easier for us to manage our business relationship with Tele Atlas,� said David Marsh, director, Navigation Product Management, Cobra Electronics. �In addition, we�re excited to be brought together with companies of all sizes to create a community focused on furthering the development of map-enabled applications.�

About Tele Atlas
Founded in 1984, Tele Atlas delivers the digital maps and dynamic location content that power the world�s most essential geographic solutions. The information is the foundation for a wide range of personal and in-car navigation systems, mobile and Internet map applications that help GPS system users find the places, products and services they need, wherever they are. Tele Atlas also works with business partners who deliver critical applications for emergency, business fleet and infrastructure services. The company employs 2,300 full-time staff and contract cartographers at offices in 20 countries around the world and uses a sophisticated network of thousands of sources to regularly update its maps. Tele Atlas is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (TA6) and on Euronext Amsterdam (TA). For more information, visit www.teleatlas.com.