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Amsterdam – HERE Technologies, the leading mapping and technology company, announced the automotive industry’s first data-driven Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Maturity Framework, developed through independent research by technology advisory firm Omdia. As automakers struggle with fragmented SDV development approaches that are driving costly missteps and threatening business viability, this framework provides the industry's first common language for assessing progress and making strategic decisions in the rapidly evolving SDV landscape. 

IAA Mobility 2025, Munich – HERE Technologies (HERE), a leading mapping and location technology company, and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the introduction of SDV Accelerator. This initiative offers an automotive-tailored solution guidance with a comprehensive SDV architecture and sample code, as well as a curation of AWS services and partner solutions in AWS Marketplace to help automakers fast-track the development of their software-defined vehicles (SDVs). SDV Accelerator is expanding the AWS-HERE strategic collaboration that began in 2022 to help automakers deliver smarter driving experiences and help enable businesses to optimize their supply chains.

Chicago — Ahead of World EV Day, HERE Technologies, the leading mapping and location data company, and SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm, released the third annual HERE–SBD EV Index, revealing the U.S. is entering the early stages of widespread electric vehicle deployment. While EV infrastructure and adoption improved across all categories measured in the Index, growth slowed compared to last year as the country faces expiring tax incentives and heightened consumer expectations for infrastructure.

SAN FRANCISCO & CHICAGO – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced it has partnered with Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, to deliver HERE mapping and geolocation services within Samsara’s Platform. The Samsara Platform helps to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of physical operations.

Amsterdam – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001 certification, becoming the first digital mapping and location technology company to meet the world’s most rigorous standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).This landmark certification marks a pivotal moment for HERE, reinforcing its commitment to responsible AI governance and setting a new industry standard for transparency, accountability and trust in AI-powered location services.Why ISO/IEC 42001 MattersIntroduced in late 2023, ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard specifically designed to guide organizations in managing AI systems responsibly. It addresses critical areas such as bias mitigation, algorithmic transparency, human oversight and governance.“We’re proud to lead the way in responsible AI for location technology. Our customers rely on us to power critical systems with precision, transparency and integrity,” said Damandeep Kochhar, EVP, Chief Platform & Technology Officer at HERE Technologies. “Achieving ISO/IEC 42001 reinforces our commitment to building AI that customers can trust. When systems are built on responsible AI, they deliver better outcomes, reduce risk and unlock value.”Customer Value The ISO/IEC 42001 certification provides assurances to HERE customers building AI-powered applications across automotive, logistics, urban mobility and enterprise use cases. This certification validates HERE’s structured approach to:

San Diego, CA (Esri User Conference) – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced the launch of the HERE GIS Data Suite, a comprehensive, ready-to-use foundational dataset designed to meet the evolving needs of GIS professionals using Esri platforms. The product officially debuts at the 2025 Esri User Conference July 14-18.

Amsterdam – HERE Technologies has been recognized as the industry leader in Counterpoint’s 2024 Location Platform Effectiveness Index, ranking first among 27 evaluated vendors, including Google, TomTom and Mapbox. The annual report underscores HERE’s continued leadership in map data quality, AI-powered location intelligence and customer-centric solutions.

Las Vegas – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced an extension of its partnership with project44, the leader in high velocity supply chain visibility to license HERE location services as a Preferred Supplier across project44’s platform.

Las Vegas, NV – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company, today introduced HERE WeGo Pro, an advanced mobile application for truck navigation designed to address the growing demand for customizable mapping solutions that promote safer and more efficient driving.

Las Vegas, CES 2025 – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company, today announced a collaboration with Togg, the electric and smart vehicle pioneer from Türkiye, to deliver an enhanced digital user experience across Togg’s vehicle lineup. Togg is transforming the digital cockpit experience with its navigation system GO. Based on HERE Navigation, a cloud-based and intelligent EV solution that adapts to drivers' behavior and preferences, this fully upgradable solution integrates advanced safety features and provides seamless connectivity between in-car and mobile interfaces.Continuously evolving digital cockpit experience with over-the-air updates and third-party servicesTogg’s GO offers drivers a dynamic and ever-evolving digital in-car experience. With its ability to seamlessly integrate new features through over-the-air (OTA) updates, it allows drivers to realize the benefits of software-defined vehicles.Togg delivers a more personalized driving experience enabled by HERE Navigation. While being a mainline application, HERE Navigation supports additional services and enhancements from third party providers. This enables Togg to deliver a curated experience. For Togg, this includes:

 

Las Vegas, CES 2025 – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company, today introduced a new SDK variant of HERE Navigation, empowering automakers to fully customize the user interface (UI) to align with their unique brand identities.HERE Navigation is a cloud-based, off-the-shelf navigation solution with a completely configurable user experience (UX) and map design. Its new variant, HERE Navigation SDK, is customized to meet the demands of software-defined vehicles (SDV), enabling automotive manufacturers to enhance their in-car experiences with tailor-made UIs, greater flexibility in managing UI technology choices, and the seamless integration of both infotainment and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) functionalities. The first automaker leveraging the capabilities of HERE Navigation SDK is Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM). SHM plans to utilize the solution for its electric vehicle brand AFEELA, enabling state of the art visualization, EV range management and augmented reality features in the digital cockpit of AFEELA vehicles.Optimized for Software-Defined Vehicles The rapid evolution of software-defined vehicles is leading to a higher demand for intuitive, brand-consistent UIs and larger, more immersive screens. HERE Navigation SDK lets automakers design, control, and optimize their UIs for a customized driver experience while benefiting from a continuously evolving feature-rich navigation solution built on a robust and secure unified mapping system optimized for SDV architecture. That way, automakers can ensure that every digital interaction in the vehicle is aligned with their brand's aesthetic and user experience philosophy while maintaining full control over data privacy, system updates, and future-proofing capabilities.“HERE Navigation SDK is a direct response to the growing need for automotive brands to create distinct, immersive experiences for their customers while maintaining control over the technologies that power them,” said Denise Doyle, Chief Product Officer at HERE Technologies. “We’re excited to provide automakers with the ability to define and display their own brand identity within the vehicle while delivering the seamless integration of navigation and ADAS that drivers expect.”Guiding connected vehicles with HERE Navigation Leading automotive brands around the world have adopted HERE Navigation, as a cloud-based, one-stop solution, since its introduction. At CES 2025, HERE is proud to announce Togg has joined automakers, including Dacia, Lotus, VinFast and others, in utilizing HERE Navigation for its vehicle models. HERE Navigation offers a comprehensive set of features designed to enhance driving efficiency and safety. Optimized for electric vehicles, drivers can plan longer trips with ease enabled by multi-stop route planning and the automatic integration of charging stops based on the vehicle's charge level. The system provides clear and precise lane guidance, ensuring drivers can safely navigate complex intersections with detailed road lane information. Access to up-to-date streaming maps as well as cached offline location data ensures reliable navigation, even without an internet connection. Predictive traffic signal data allows drivers to anticipate red-light countdowns and receive speed recommendations to catch green lights safely. Additionally, the system offers automakers the ability to create customizable navigation experiences tailored to specific vehicle brands, trim levels, or regional preferences, all managed via a secure online portal.Media Contacts Jordan Stark+1 312 316 4537jordan.stark@here.comDr. Sebastian Kurme+49 173 515 3549  sebastian.kurme@here.com About HERE Technologies HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technology for almost 40 years. Today, the HERE location platform is recognized as the most complete in the industry, powering location-based products, services and custom maps for organizations and enterprises across the globe. From autonomous driving and seamless logistics to new mobility experiences, HERE allows its partners and customers to innovate while retaining control over their data and safeguarding privacy. Find out how HERE is moving the world forward at here.com.

Las Vegas, CES 2025 – HERE Technologies and the BMW Group today announced an extended partnership focused on improving the driving experience, road safety, and the delivery of software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture. 

LAS VEGAS, CES 2025 – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company, today unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) solution, the HERE AI Assistant. Designed to address the evolving needs of the automotive and transportation industries, this cutting-edge solution leverages multiple Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver natural language-powered, location-aware guidance. 

Las Vegas, CES 2025 – HERE Technologies, the global leader in mapping and location technology, announces the introduction of SceneXtract, a software tool designed to make it easier and faster for automotive developers to recreate real-world environments for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and Automated Driving (AD) simulation. 

Las Vegas, CES 2025 – HERE Technologies (HERE) and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced their new collaboration and cloud infrastructure agreement, to provide a scalable and streamlined solution for automakers’ development of location-aware software. This collaboration will advance Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) development and combining AWS technologies with HERE mapping solutions will help accelerate the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Automated Driving (AD), and new digital car experiences.

Amsterdam – HERE Technologies, the global leader in digital mapping and location technology, is set to showcase the company’s latest innovations at CES 2025, following a year of robust business growth, customer successes and technology advancements. 

Amsterdam – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company, has once again claimed the top position in Omdia’s 2024 Location Platform Index. The industry analyst firm reaffirms HERE’s unmatched leadership and innovation in digital mapping and location technology for enterprise-grade applications. This recognition underscores HERE’s pivotal role in transforming mapping solutions for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) while maintaining its strength in location-based services worldwide.The annual Location Platform Index from Omdia evaluates providers based on strategy, capabilities, and market impact, benchmarking HERE against competitors such as Google, TomTom, and Mapbox.“HERE continues to set itself apart with forward-looking strategies, a robust platform offering and its diverse customer base across industries,” said Shobhit Srivastava, Senior Principal Analyst at Omdia. “Its progress in delivering a unified mapping architecture to power advanced use cases, and specific areas like the location solutions required for software-defined vehicle systems, position it as an industry leader addressing evolving market needs.”"HERE is proud to be recognized by Omdia as the market leader in digital mapping and location technology,” said Mike Nefkens, CEO at HERE Technologies. “This recognition underscores our commitment to innovation and product excellence. As we help drive the shift to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) alongside our automotive partners and redefine AI-powered mapmaking, HERE continues to set the standard, unlocking new opportunities and shaping the future of transportation." Key highlights from the 2024 Location Platform Index:

Chicago – Only three US states and Washington, DC have achieved an optimal ratio of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on-the-road to public chargers, while Delaware has jumped to the top spot in this year’s electric vehicle (EV) Index developed by HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, and SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm. 

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Chicago, IL and LEHI, UT – Gabb Wireless®, the leading company in providing safe tech for kids, announced a new agreement with HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, to launch Gabb Maps™, kid-safe mapping and navigation for all Gabb® mobile phones.

 

Las Vegas – Manifest Supply Chain Conference – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today unveiled insights from its latest 'On the Move' survey of transportation and logistics (T&L) professionals in the Germany, the United Kingdom (U.K.) and United States (U.S.). The survey, developed in part with Amazon Web Services (AWS), shows a significant gap in the adoption of basic data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with a lack of sustainability goals and progress toward achieving real-time supply chain visibility.

London and Amsterdam - HERE Technologies, the world’s leading location data and technology platform, today announced an expansion of its global partnership with innovative addressing system what3words. Starting this year, customers using the HERE platform’s Location Services application programming interfaces (APIs) will be able to easily activate their what3words license via HERE.  

CES 2024, Las Vegas – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced a range of software solutions providing automakers with direct access to fresh map information tailored for Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

CES 2024, Las Vegas – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced that SIMULYTIC, a Siemens AG venture, is utilizing the HERE HD Live Map for its simulation software to calculate its Automated Vehicle Deployment Risk Score (AVDRS) for insurance companies.

CES 2024, Las Vegas – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced its collaboration with Bosch and Daimler Truck AG on an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology for commercial vehicles that automatically determines the most efficient driving style, helping to reduce driver stress, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions.

CES 2024, Las Vegas – The demand for more accurate estimated time of arrival (ETA) information has skyrocketed. With more than half of all ground freight moved by trucks globally, improving commercial vehicle ETAs are essential to more efficient and sustainable transportation operations.

CES 2024, Las Vegas – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced HERE EV Range Factors aimed at reducing driver range anxiety with improved on-route battery range calculations. 

CES 2024, Las Vegas – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, is extending its collaboration with Lotus to power Emeya, the car maker’s fully electric hyper-GT, with its HERE Navigation application.

CES 2024, Las Vegas – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, and Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER), today announced a long-term collaboration to enhance Uber’s mapping capabilities globally for rideshare and food deliveries. The agreement builds on HERE and Uber’s existing partnership and will help bring further advanced location-aware tools and functions to the Uber platform.

Amsterdam – In the latest Counterpoint Technology Location Platform Effectiveness Index, HERE Technologies has once again secured its leadership position as the No. 1 location platform vendor globally.

Amsterdam and Munich – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced the usage of the HERE HD Live Map onboard BMW’s new 7 Series with “BMW Personal Pilot” Level 3 highly automated driving function. This marks a key milestone in the companies’ longstanding collaboration on high-definition mapping for advanced driving assistance and automated vehicle systems.BMW’s Personal Pilot allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road under certain conditions. Drivers can use the extra time to work, chat or even use entertainment features such as video streaming while the function is activated. Beginning with the new 7 Series, BMW will introduce the function starting in Germany in March 2024.The HERE HD Live Map provides safety-enhancing data to the vehicle system for tasks such as localization, prediction and path planning, working in combination with various vehicle sensors. The HERE HD Live Map extends the functions capabilities to "see" and "plan" in scenarios where vehicle sensors alone might fall short, enhancing overall situational awareness, by delivering precise information about the road network’s features and local rules in advance.BMW also utilizes HERE HD map data to define the operational design domain (ODD), which lets the vehicle know when and where the Personal Pilot function can be activated.“The HERE HD Live Map plays a central role for our BMW Personal Pilot Level 3 functionality. It acts as the primary input source to create the car’s driving path, providing critical information about attributes such as geometry, lane positioning and predicting road traffic signs in time”, said Nicolai Martin, SVP Driving Experience at BMW Group. “With the BMW Personal Pilot, the car drives itself ‘on-map’, with the car’s sensors acting as an extra layer sharing the safety load with the map.”“We are proud to support our partner BMW in bringing the next level of vehicle automation to customers,” said Jason Jameson, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at HERE Technologies. “The integration of the HERE HD Live Map with BMW's Personal Pilot function marks a significant achievement, underlining the pivotal role high-definition maps play in the future of automated driving.”The HERE HD Live Map contains three distinct layers: