Posts Tagged ‘2010’

Tele Atlas Maps for South Africa are World Cup Soccer-Ready

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 13:09 1 Comment

Barcelona, Mobile World Congress, 16 February 2010 The most complete map of South Africa now has the features World Cup Soccer fans want; free APIs to help application developers deliver the best mobile and web applications Barcelona, Mobile World Congress, and Irene, South-Africa, 16 February 2010— With World Cup Soccer on the horizon, digital maps [...]

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TomTom helps spectators navigate to the Winter Olympics

Sunday, February 14, 2010 15:42 No Comments

Can GPS navigation devices help sport spectators to arrive alive at sports stadiums in foreign countries? I have come across an interesting story on SPORTStechy about the Winter Olympics and how the mapping software of TomTom is assisting thousands of spectators. I would like to qioute from this story: “For those of us who live [...]

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Dutch and South African business pioneers prepare for World Cup draw

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 15:35 No Comments

TomTom symbol of Dutch pioneering business spirit Johannesburg, 2 December 2009 – On Thursday 3 December, Dutch and South African entrepreneurs will gather with international football stars to prepare for the draw of the FIFA World Cup. TomTom, a Dutch based company is sponsoring the event symbolizing Dutch entrepreneurial development in South Africa. “This event [...]

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GPS could save 2010 visitors from changing place name dilemma!

Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:53 No Comments

[Photo from www.capetown.gov.za ] I have come across an interesting dilemma facing foreign visitors to the Football World Cup in 2010. Will these visitors easily find their way to football stadiums and other points of interest? South Africa’s confusing town and city names will cause “difficulties” for travellers during the 2010 Soccer World Cup, local [...]

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How do you know you buy the correct GPS device?

Saturday, July 4, 2009 20:51 3 Comments

                Earlier today I made some enquiries about GPS vehicle navigation devices when visiting the local mall in Bloemfontein. I spoke to several sales people in different stores and asked them which GPS device I should buy…? The responses differ from person to person – and it is [...]

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