The internet has a short attention span, I guess. Nokia bought NAVTEQ for 8 billion dollars back in 2007. They sure ought to have good maps, after that!
NAVTEQ might be receiving map data from many commercial fleets of trucks, but Google is receiving map data from anyone with an Android phone. I think GOOG has this one covered.
When Nokia finishes its slow motion car crash, and they start auctioning off the company's assets, they will easily find a willing buyer for NAVTEQ. Both Apple and Microsoft will probably be interested. I don't know if it will command 8 billion next time around, but it will definitely be worth something (unless they make the mistake of mismanaging it into the ground before the end arrives.)
NAVTEQ might be receiving map data from many commercial fleets of trucks, but Google is receiving map data from anyone with an Android phone. I think GOOG has this one covered.
When Nokia finishes its slow motion car crash, and they start auctioning off the company's assets, they will easily find a willing buyer for NAVTEQ. Both Apple and Microsoft will probably be interested. I don't know if it will command 8 billion next time around, but it will definitely be worth something (unless they make the mistake of mismanaging it into the ground before the end arrives.)