Press Release
Navevo announces partnership with Binatone to deliver satellite navigation solutions for Australia
Letchworth, England, 24th November 2008
Navevo is pleased to announce that they have been appointed Binatone's satellite navigation software supplier for its new Z series of PNDs. Recognising the growth and tremendous potential of satellite navigation in the Australian market, Binatone has signed Navevo to supply navigation software for its own unique entry into the Australian sat-nav market.
Working closely alongside Binatone and Navteq, Navevo has developed a navigation application to meet the region specific demands for customers in Australia. The Binatone Z350, Z350BT and Z430 feature Navevo's latest version of navigation software, which includes Navteq 2008 maps and speed camera alerts featuring Road Sense data.
"The partnership with Binatone presented Navevo with a great opportunity to work with one of the most progressive consumer electronic brands in navigation today, as well as meet the challenges of the Australian navigation market head on", says Nick Caesari, CEO, Navevo Ltd. "We look forward to an ongoing relationship with Binatone and hope to explore further opportunities for development in new markets across the globe."
"Research has very much been a key to Binatone's success, ensuring that we meet customer expectations to deliver user friendly products with cutting edge technology and design", says Paul Tsui, Product Operation Director, Binatone. "We chose to work with Navevo as it develops and its own navigation software, providing the flexibility we demand to deploy new solutions and meet changing market demands rapidly".
The Binatone Z Series is available from around $149 AUS in Big W retail stores in Australia. For further product information, please visit www.binatone.com.au
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Additional Information
For further information or to arrange interviews with key Navevo personnel please contact: Graham Dowall The PR Room Tel: 0845 094 2902 graham.dowall@theprroom.co.uk
About Navevo
Navevo offers a full range of navigation solutions and location based plug-ins designed to operate on Windows Mobile hardware platforms including PNDs, PDAs and Smartphones.
Navevo owns and develops all of its navigation software, providing the flexibility to meet market demands, create unique propositions and get them to market quickly.
Our strategy is simple, providing unique software and services that make navigation more useful for everyday life. www.navevo.com
About Binatone
Applying expertise in research, production and marketing, Binatone harness and develop new technologies to deliver user friendly consumer products delivering the best in functionality and design. Partnered with NAVTEQ & recently Navevo , the Binatone GPS range for the Australian market is equipped with cutting-edge map and software, optimising functionality and ease of use. Navevo, the chosen software provider develops & own their own navigation software, providing flexibility to deploy new solutions & meet market demands more rapidly. www.binatone.com.au
