Chicago, Illinois, USA – November 28, 2024 – Intellias, a global software engineering and consulting partner to OEMs and Tier 1 solution providers, becomes a member of the Overture Maps Foundation, a collaborative effort to enable current and next-generation interoperable open map services and products.
Being a strong believer in open-source development and open data as essential drivers of broader technology adoption, Intellias has become a contributor to the Overture Maps Foundation, committing to enhance the quality, reliability, and accessibility of open map data for business use cases.
Interoperable data and the collaborative approach to mapping data offer tremendous potential for advancing map development. While open map data is collected and distributed by a wide community, it requires further structurization, validation, and quality assurance. We are excited to join the Overture Maps Foundation to work in these directions and drive the broader adoption of open map data across businesses.
The Overture Maps Foundation was established by technology industry leaders AWS, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom, to apply a collaborative approach to mapping data. By uniting technology, data, and support from a wide range of companies, Overture Maps Foundation aims to provide more accessible and business-ready mapping solutions. Intellias will focus on helping map data providers validate, compile, and commercialize open map data, ensuring it meets the highest standards for modern business applications.
We are thrilled to welcome Intellias to the Overture Maps Foundation. Their expertise in digital mapping and innovation strengthens our shared mission to build a comprehensive, open map dataset for the global community. With these added contributions from our members, we will continue to drive progress towards a future where geospatial data is accessible, reliable, and fosters new opportunities for everyone.
Joining the Overture Maps Foundation marks a step forward for Intellias in its mission to improve mapping and navigation software engineering services. The company is already an active member of the Linux Foundation and NDS Association, contributing to industry innovations in mapping data and automotive engineering processes. By expanding its community efforts, Intellias drives progress in map data services, helping clients modernize map data pipelines and develop location-rich content for navigation systems.