SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 3,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Location-based services leader Telenav®,
Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV) today announced that its in-vehicle cloud-based
search capabilities have been integrated with the Nuance Dragon
Drive connected car platform, allowing automakers to deliver
innovative in-car search capabilities optimized and designed for
the driving experience.
Telenav's services will be available through Nuance's Dragon
Drive platform for automotive customers. Nuance has been
powering embedded and cloud-based voice and content solutions in
more than 130 million vehicles globally. Telenav, which provides
both onboard and cloud-based end-to-end navigation services for
automotive, will be offering its broader cloud search technology
through the Dragon Drive Connect content platform for deployment in
2015 and beyond.
"We are excited to work with Telenav to bring robust and
intuitive cloud search capabilities to automakers through the
Dragon Drive platform," said Arnd
Weil, senior vice president, Nuance Automotive. "Cloud-based
search allows automakers to deliver a wealth of relevant
information and content to drivers, ultimately resulting in a
simple and effective search experience that just works."
Designed specifically for use in vehicles, the foundation for
Telenav's cloud search is location and contextual awareness,
providing the most relevant results and delivered in a seamless
experience through Nuance's content platform.
"We're proud to work with Nuance to deliver cloud-based search,
for points of interest and addresses," said Hassan Wahla, co-president of Telenav's
Automotive Business Unit. "Our cloud services always push the
boundaries of vehicle connectivity. With a focus on deep vehicle
integration, Telenav's cloud search service, delivered through
Nuance's content platform, offers an enhanced driving experience
with powerful, simplified search capabilities for automakers to
bring to their customers."
About Telenav
Telenav is a leading provider of location-based platform
services. These services consist of our map and navigation platform
and our advertising delivery platform. The map and navigation
platform allows Telenav to deliver enhanced
location-based services to developers, auto manufacturers and users
through various distribution channels, including wireless carriers.
Our advertising delivery platform delivers highly targeted
advertising services leveraging our location expertise.
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registered trademarks of Telenav, Inc. Unless otherwise noted, all
other trademarks, service marks, and logos used in this press
release are the trademarks, service marks or logos of their
respective owners.
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About Nuance Communications, Inc.
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) is a leading provider
of voice and language solutions for businesses and consumers around
the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the
user experience more compelling by transforming the way people
interact with devices and systems. Every day, millions of users and
thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications.
For more information, please visit www.nuance.com.
Nuance, Dragon and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its subsidiaries in
the United States of America
and/or other countries. All other company names or product names
may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Press Contact:
Airfoil Group on Behalf of
Telenav:
telenav@airfoilgroup.com
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