TomTom Company Description
TomTom beats the drums for high-tech navigation gear. The company offers a variety of electronic navigation products that operate using global positioning system (GPS) data. Its lineup includes the GO series of portable and automotive navigation devices, some of which are designed with built-in wireless calling capability. TomTom's software packages enable navigation functions in wireless PDAs and telephones. The company markets its products through retailers and distributors worldwide. TomTom acquired digital map provider Tele Atlas for $4.3 billion in 2008.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of TomTom's organization from inception to current status.
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