Nav N Go Story
Nav N Go is a leading navigation solution provider for the Wireless, Automotive and Personal navigation industries, and offers fully customizable, on-board, 3D navigation applications to device manufacturers, auto makers and OEM brands that are custom built according to each customer’s needs. The core technology is based on the award-winning iGO My way software engine, already installed in millions of navigation devices throughout the world.
The company also develops its own mobile games and digital maps. Its first product was launched in Germany at CeBIT 2006. Since then, Nav N Go has formed partnerships with more than 70 hardware manufacturers worldwide. It provides reliable navigation solutions for more than 70 countries and in 45 different languages.
Milestones
November 2004- Nav N Go Kft. is founded. Several investors, including GPS&More, join the company, and their global navigation business experience also contributes to Nav N Go’s success.
- At CeBIT Hannover, Germany, Nav N Go launches the greatest sensation in the navigation world - iGO My way 2006 with maps of 26 European countries on a single 1GB memory card.
- Nav N Go acquires PDAmill, a 3D gaming solutions company that participated in the development of iGO My way software from the very beginning.
- At the Hannover CeBIT, Nav N Go unveils its real 3D map software Nav N Go iGO 8. The company introduces maps of the USA, Canada and Europe on a 2GB SD card.
- At IFA Berlin, Germany, Nav N Go introduces navigation products based on the 3D Nav N Go iGO8, such as the Mio 620 and Sony PSP, featuring a full Europe map.
- Nav N Go goes to America! The 3D based Nav N Go iGO 8 is introduced at CES Las Vegas with maps of Canada and the USA.
- At CeBIT in Hanover, Nav N Go introduces the memory card version of its 3D navigation software Nav N Go iGO 8. At the international fair, the company concludes promising co-operation agreements with several global companies.
April 2008
- Nav N Go launches Nav N Go iGO 8 on the Hungarian market. The software was available on a microSD memory card, featuring maps for 43 European countries, and making navigation easier with its high number of user-friendly functions.
May-August 2008
- A growing number of navigation products and PDAs are introduced with Nav N Go’s 3D navigation software. World-renowned brands include Clarion, Asus, and Ramar.
September 2008
- As platinum-grade sponsor of the Canalys International Navigation Forum, Nav N Go hosts the key players of the navigation industry in Budapest, Hungary.
October-November 2008
- Nav N Go’s outstanding performance is rewarded with several prestigious prizes honoring the approach they employ in the area of technology and business. Among Nav N Go’s prizes were the IT-Business Leadership Award, the ‘Rising Star’ category award in the Technology Fast 50 list drawn up by Deloitte, and the 2008 Business Ethics Award.
December 2008
- Naviextras.com, Nav N Go’s new map and content update portal is launched. Apart from updates for the PDA versions of Nav N Go iGO 8, updates for several PNA brands are also available. In addition, the portal offers new maps and other additional content for purchase.
January 2009
- Nav N Go announces extensions to its map coverage and introduces map data solutions for Chile, China, and India. This increases the development company's map coverage of South America, and proves Nav N Go's pioneering credentials, by becoming one of the first on the market to provide mapping solutions for China.
March 2009
- Nav N Go introduces its brand-new premium-category product line, iGO amigo, at CeBIT 2009 in Hanover, Germany. This navigation software solution, optimized for PNAs, generates interest from a large number of well-known navigation device manufacturers.
April-June 2009
- Nav N Go introduces iGO amigo to the North American market as well as to several European countries. The software runs on navigation devices manufactured by some of the company’s selected partners.
August 2009
- Nav N Go launches iGO My way 2009 for iPhone, a software solution offering lifelike 3D navigation. The product is available in North America, Europe, and Western Europe editions.
November 2009
- The iGO My way navigation program debuts on Google’s Android platform as well.
March 2010
- The company announces its ultimate premium-category navigation software iGO primo, which combines simplicity with state-of-the-art technology.
Today
- Nav N Go develops a wide range of navigation software solutions for PNDs, smartphones, game consoles, built-in car navigation systems, and other hardware. The company’s software solutions are available on navigation devices produced by several leading manufacturers, including Becker, Clarion, Asus, Pioneer, Hyundai and Nextar. Supplying over 100 OEM partners, the software development company occupies an influential market position in Europe, North and South America as well as Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Next and NextStar Satellite Systems is first iGO primo® partner to introduce Nav N Go’s premium navigation solution in Turkey.
iGO primo® 1.1 is now shipping to OEM partners – even more technological highlights are available with the flagship iGO Navigation software
Users of iGO Navigation can now rent maps, allowing them to add maps for holidays and business trips for a fraction of the purchase price