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TomTom Extends Agreement with Localeze


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LEBANON, NH--June 21, 2012: TomTom announced today an extension of its relationship with Localeze, a Neustar service and a trusted business listings identity management provider for local search. Through the extended agreement, TomTom will have access to Localeze's comprehensive name, address and phone number business listings and enhanced POI data.

“By extending our relationship with Localeze, TomTom is recognizing the high standard of quality that Localeze brings to the local search market and beyond.”

"TomTom is committed to continuously refining our product offerings with rich and up-to-date POI content for all partners,” said Dan Adams, Vice President, Location and Live Services at TomTom. "By extending our relationship with Localeze, TomTom is recognizing the high standard of quality that Localeze brings to the local search market and beyond.”

The strengthened relationship is aimed at bringing accurate, fresh, rich and complete POI content to navigation, government, automotive and location-based search applications.

"As more consumers access information on-the-go, it is imperative that a business' online anchor identity, their name, address and phone number, is consistent across the local search ecosystem including the personal navigation market,” said Jeff Beard, president, Localeze, a Neustar service. "We are pleased to support TomTom's location initiatives as they continue to deliver an enhanced and descriptive navigation experience to users.”

About TomTom

Founded in 1991, TomTom (AEX:TOM2) is the world's leading supplier of in-car location and navigation products and services focused on providing all drivers with the world's best navigation experience. Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has 3,500 employees and sells its products in over 40 countries.

Our products include portable navigation devices, in-dash infotainment systems, fleet management solutions, maps and real-time services, including the award winning TomTom HD Traffic.

For the world's most up-to-date route planner, including live traffic information, go to TomTom Live Traffic