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HERE & NSW Rural Fire Service expand fire trail routing

More than 60,000km of fire trails have been added to emergency routing, helping NSW Rural Fire Service crews reach remote incidents faster.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Cartech

HERE Technologies explores Australian's sentiments towards connected cars

Only 20% of Australians feel comfortable with the cybersecurity and privacy aspects of connected cars, with this discomfort accelerating with age.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021

Global Stories

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Software-as-a-Service

HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia

Australian dispatchers should see faster incident response as HERE's live map data feeds Octave OnCall with routing and ETA tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

HERE partners Prinzhorn on factory digital workspace

Factory staff could save time on routine tasks as Prinzhorn rolls out a single digital workspace across sites, starting at Hamburger Containerboard.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Here launches location reasoning for AI spatial decisions

Businesses using AI for routes and dispatch could cut errors and costs as HERE adds a dedicated layer for spatial computation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Cartech

HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++

Automakers racing to deploy Level 2++ systems abroad need consistent road data, as unfamiliar layouts can still unsettle assisted driving.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Smart Cities

Google Maps adds AI chat & 3D immersive navigation

Google Maps taps Gemini AI for chat-style place searches and 3D Immersive Navigation, promising smarter planning and more lifelike drives.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Cartech

HERE & Amap join forces on global AI navigation for SDVs

HERE Technologies and Amap have partnered to develop AI-driven navigation for software-defined vehicles, supporting Chinese carmakers expanding globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Robotics

Lotus Robotics & HERE partner for L2+ driving on highways

Lotus Robotics and HERE Technologies have teamed up to enhance automated driving with an advanced Highway Navigation Pilot, set for European homologation by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking

Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Supply Chain

HERE Technologies expands what3words partnership to boost delivery efficiency

HERE Technologies enhances its partnership with what3words, streamlining business access to precise global location tech. This move responds to growing consumer demand for accurate delivery services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

Public Cloud

Deon Newman appointed SVP & GM for APAC at HERE Technologies

Experienced executive Deon Newman takes over as SVP and GM for HERE Technologies' APAC operations, succeeding Jason Jameson and aiming to further drive growth in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

Smartphone users in emerging markets to benefit from new HERE and Transsion partnership

Transsion and HERE partner to improve location accuracy in emerging markets, benefiting businesses and smartphone users.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022

Health Technologies

New Zealanders more willing to share location data following COVID-19 - report

Increasing understanding and willingness to share location data in New Zealand post-pandemic, says survey by HERE Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020

Marketing Technologies

SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace

SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018

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Digital Transformation

AiDEN Auto raises $4.2m, champions automotive data privacy

AiDEN Auto secures $4.2 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round, boosting its total to $6.1 million, as it champions data privacy in vehicle technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Data Analytics

UK's T&L industry falls behind in AI adoption & sustainability goals

UK transport and logistics industry falls behind in AI uptake and sustainability goals amid cost and knowledge barriers, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by HERE Technologies and AWS.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024