Nokia has completed the acquisition of Gate5, a leading
supplier of mobile mapping, routing and navigation software and
services.
The acquisition of the Berlin-based company will be used by
Nokia to bolster the functionality of its new mobile computer range
of products.
Nokia introduced the Nokia N95 multimedia computer with
integrated GPS and navigation functionality last month, and
its maps and navigation application is based on the gate5 software
platform.
Gate5’s existing site in Berlin will be used by Nokia as a
centre for competency for location based services.
Nokia said the Gate5 technical team will maintain their
multi-platform development strategy for mobile devices, including
support for Symbian, Linux, Windows Mobile, and Palm platforms.
Nokia is a major backer of the Symbian OS.
