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/ 03
“We are well placed
to consolidate our
leading position.”
Harold Goddijn
Chief Executive Officer, TomTom NV
In the shared development centres we have brought together the core competencies
of the Group: digital mapping, routing and guidance services. The strength of the
combination of these three competencies started to become visible in 2008. The first
maps that incorporate the feedback from our community were introduced in the fourth
quarter by Tele Atlas. We have also combined our speed profile database with our map
database, making Tele Atlas’ offering much richer.
READY FOR THE FUTURE
What we achieved last year was done in a toughening economic climate – testimony
to the hard work and excellence of our employees and the quality of our solutions.
We offer navigation which helps drivers to reduce stress, travel safely and save both
time and money.
We continue to increase our presence in existing markets while moving into new ones,
both through delivering our navigation solutions across new platforms and by expanding
into new territories.
I would like to thank all employees for going the extra mile to deliver so much in a
difficult year. The decisions we have made and the priorities we are focusing on will make
us a stronger, healthier company. I thank our suppliers for working with us in the
development of our products and services and for their flexibility in unpredictable times.
Last but not least I thank our customers for the trust they continue to have in the quality
of our products and services.
We are making good progress in implementing our strategy. We are well placed to
consolidate our leading position and to grow our solutions offering, allowing drivers
to enjoy a TomTom mapping and navigation experience no matter which platform they
choose to use. Our future is a connected one – both within the Group and with
our customers and partners. Together we will improve the lives of people on the move
by leveraging our vast combined knowledge in digital mapping, routing and guidance.
Our achievements put us in a prime position to bring the superior navigation experience
that we are renowned for to broader audiences.