NNG LLC has tripled the number of automotive software licenses sold in 2011. The developer of iGO Navigation software has already signed agreements with global car OEMs to deliver another 4.6 million licenses in the next 2–3 years, aiming at significant international growth in 2012.

NNG LLC, one of the leading navigation software suppliers of the automotive industry, has profited from exceptional international success in 2011, despite the economic recession. Compared to last year, the company has tripled the number of licenses in its global automotive business. This demonstrates how NNG is moving towards its strategic goal set two years ago: to become a leading automotive supplier at a global level. In 2012 the company intends to increase the number of its staff significantly.

Based on agreements with Tier1s and car manufacturers around the world, NNG will ship additional 4.6 million iGO Navigation software licenses in the next three years. The company is expecting this quantity to grow even further – by selling a total of 16 million licenses in this time frame. NNG has forecast an annual doubling of production over the coming years. To undertake its latest projects and those anticipated for the near future, NNG has launched a remarkable recruitment campaign in Hungary, where the headquarters and development center of the company are located.

“Today, our products are known and used on all five continents,” says Péter Balogh, interim CEO at NNG LLC. “Our versatile software engine enables us to fulfill the needs of car manufacturers that deliver to all regions of the world. I cannot disclose any brand names at this time but, more and more frequently, the best cars in the world will be sold ready equipped with iGO Navigation. For this reason, we are currently looking for more highly qualified staff, who aren’t afraid of taking on serious professional and international challenges”.
Source: NNG LLC Official Website

We are glad to announce that the 2011.06 version of Carte Blanche Ukraine NT map is now available for Garmin^® navigation devices!

As compared to the previous 2011.03 map version, the changes in the new version are as follows:

• The total road network coverage is increased by 6 400 km.
• Detailed coverage added for 121 settlements: cities of Berdians'k, Bilhorod-Dnistrovs'kyi, Enerhodar, Kramators'k (with suburbs), Lozova, Reni, Shepetivka, all settlements in Bilotserkivs’kyi and Kaharlyts’kyi Districts of Kyiv Region, and Slavsko ski resort.
• Street network and address database for Bila Tserkva, Khmel'nyts'kyi and Zhytomyr substantially updated.
• Building footprints added in the cities of Berdians'k, Bilhorod-Dnistrovs'kyi, Enerhodar, Khmel'nyts'kyi and Zhytomyr.
• Number of POIs increased to more than 64 200.
• A large number of feedback messages processed.

Therefore, at the moment CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map includes:

• A detailed coverage of 534 settlements (46.8% of the Ukrainian population), including 119 cities; almost all of this coverage (41.4% of population) has address search.
• A full coverage of 7 districts in Kyiv Region (Bilotserkivs'kyi, Boryspil's'kyi, Brovars'kyi, Kaharlyts'kyi, Kyievo-Sviatoshyns'kyi, Obukhivs'kyi and Vasyl'kivs'kyi).
• A uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv and a detailed coverage of in-block passages in many other cities.
• The total length of the road network constitutes 433 900 km, including a substantial number of unpaved roads.

Legal users of CarteBlanche Ukraine or CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map may get the update for free at the Updates page, provided that their navigation device is compatible with the new map version.

Once again we thank our customers for the feedback and ideas on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

NNG company has recently released update 2.1.5 for iGO Primo iPhone edition*. Please note that the update is necessary to preserve all the content downloaded for your app!

As Apple company has decided to change the way users identify their device, NNG has changed iGO software accordingly. If you have ever extended your app through in-app purchase (e.g. speedcams or traffic for any countries), be sure to update your iGO primo before the next update at the end of October. Otherwise NNG company can not guarantee your purchased in-app items will be accessible!

If you have not updated the software yet, your iPhone or iPad will notify you if there is an update to be downloaded.

* This update is available for all iGO primo app versions with in-app purchase option: Europe, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe Region, DACH, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, Middle East, UK & IRL, Israel, North America, Italy, France, Scandinavia, Iberia, Benelux.

We are glad to announce that the 2011.07 version of CarteBlanche Ukraine map is now available for CarteBlanche Navigator, iGO 8 and iGO Primo software!

As compared to the previous 2011.03 map version, the changes in the new version are as follows:

• The total road network coverage is increased by 6 400 km.
• Detailed coverage added for 121 settlements: cities of Berdians'k, Bilhorod-Dnistrovs'kyi, Enerhodar, Kramators'k (with suburbs), Lozova, Reni, Shepetivka, all settlements in Bilotserkivs’kyi and Kaharlyts’kyi Districts of Kyiv Region, and Slavsko ski resort.
• Street network and address database for Bila Tserkva, Khmel'nyts'kyi and Zhytomyr substantially updated.
• Building footprints added in the cities of Berdians'k, Bilhorod-Dnistrovs'kyi, Enerhodar, Khmel'nyts'kyi and Zhytomyr.
• Number of POIs increased to more than 64 200.
• A large number of feedback messages processed.

Therefore, at the moment CarteBlanche Ukraine map includes:

• A detailed coverage of 534 settlements (46.8% of the Ukrainian population), including 119 cities; almost all of this coverage (41.4% of population) has address search.
• A full coverage of 7 districts in Kyiv Region (Bilotserkivs'kyi, Boryspil's'kyi, Brovars'kyi, Kaharlyts'kyi, Kyievo-Sviatoshyns'kyi, Obukhivs'kyi and Vasyl'kivs'kyi).
• A uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv and a detailed coverage of in-block passages in many other cities.
• The total length of the road network constitutes 433 900 km, including a substantial number of unpaved roads.

Legal users CarteBlanche Navigator, iGO 8 and iGO Primo software can download the new map version from NNG official map update portal www.naviextras.com.

Once again we thank our customers for the feedback and ideas on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

We are glad to invite Ukrainian PND customers to take advantage of a unique special offer by Navon Company and ERC Company, the official Navon distributor in Ukraine!

From the 25th of July all who purchase Navon GPS navigation device are guaranteed to receive from 5 to 50 liters of free gasoline at WOG fuel stations, as well as get an opportunity to receive a map of Eastern Europe with a detailed coverage of 22 countries free of charge. The special offer is valid for all Navon navigation devices with preinstalled licensed iGO Primo and iGO Amigo software, as well as for Magneo PNDs with iGO8. The number of free maps is limited!

Installation of the maps of Eastern Europe and technical support for the customers are provided by Carte Blanche Ukraine company (please find the contact information at the contact page). In our office you can also purchase Navon and Magneo GPS navigation devices as well as receive qualified advice about using them.

We are glad to announce that the 2011.03 version of Carte Blanche Ukraine NT map is now available for Garmin^® navigation devices!

As compared to the previous map version for Garmin^® 2010.12, the changes in the new version are as follows:

• The total road network coverage is increased by 3 200 km.
• Detailed coverage added for 81 settlements (including all settlements in Vasyl'kivs'kyi district of Kyivs'ka region), namely:
  • Chernivets'ka region: Storozhynets';
  • Kyivs'ka region: Doslidnyts'ke, Hlevakha, Hrebinky, Kalynivka, Bahryn, Barakhty, Berezenschyna, Bezp`iatne, Bobrytsia, Borysiv, Chervone, Chervone Pole, Chervone, Danylivka, Derev`ianky, Dibrova, Dzvinkove, Hvozdiv, Ivankovychi, Khlepcha, Kobtsi, Kodaky, Kovalivka, Kozhukhivka, Kriachky, Krushynka, Ksaverivka Druha, Ksaverivka, Kulibaba, Losiatyn, Lub`ianka, Lypovyi Skytok, Mala Buhaivka, Mala Soltanivka, Mar`ianivka, Markhalivka, Mytnytsia, Pereviz, Petrivka, Pinchuky, Plesets'ke, Pohreby, Polohy, Poradivka, Pshenychne, Putrivka, Roslavychi, Rulykiv, Salyvinky, Shevchenkivka, Skrypky, Sokolivka, Stepanivka, Trostyns'ka Novoselytsia, Trostynka, Ustymivka, Varovychi, Velyka Vil'shanka, Velyka Soltanivka, Velyka Buhaivka, Vil'shans'ka Novoselytsia, Vinnyts'ki Stavy, Yats'ky, Zaitsiv, Zalizne, Zarichchia, Zastuhna, Zdorivka, Zozuli, Zelenyi Bir;
  • Luhans'ka region: Alchevs'k;
  • Poltavs'ka region: Komsomol's'k, Rozsoshentsi;
  • Ternopil's'ka region: Berezhany, Buchach, Chortkiv, Kremenets', Terebovlia, Zbarazh, Rai.
• Street network and address database substantially updated for the cities of Poltava and Vasyl'kiv.
• Part of the address database in Kyiv updated on the basis of our own pedestrian GPS/photo survey.
• Building footprints added in the city of Poltava.
• Number of POIs increased to more than 62 200.
• A large number of feedback messages from the users taken into account.

Therefore, at the moment CarteBlanche Ukraine map includes a detailed coverage of 413 settlements (45.3% of the Ukrainian population), including 109 cities;almost all of this coverage (40.7% of population) has address search. The map includes a full coverage of 5 districts in Kyiv region (Boryspil, Brovary, Kyiv–Svyatoshyn, Obukhiv and Vasylkiv), a uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv and a detailed coverage of in-block passages in many other cities. The total length of the road network constitutes 427 500 km, including a substantial number of unpaved roads

Legal users of CarteBlanche Ukraine or CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map may get the update for free at the Updates page, provided that their navigation device is compatible with the new map version.

Once again we thank our customers for the feedback and ideas on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

iGO Primo, a flagship of iGO navigation software line by NNG, is available for iPhone and iPad.

iGO Primo provides realistic 3D GPS navigation with detailed road junctions, stunning terrain visualization, city plans and true-to-life models of landmarks. In addition to standard navigation functions, such as calculating a route between 2 or more points, POI search, determining the user’s location etc., iGO Primo is capable of point addressing and searching addresses with letters, calculating several route variants to one and the same destination and comparing them, and many more.

The software is optimized for use on the smartphone: it has extra large buttons for the user’s convenience and an auto-orientation function providing automatic selection between portrait and landscape format. In addition, it is possible to call a chosen POI directly from the application, and after an incoming call the device returns to navigation mode without any user interaction.

iPhone and iPad users can purchase iGO Primo through AppStore. About 20 various map packages are available, two of them (namely Eastern Europe and All Europe) including CarteBlanche map of Ukraine. The Eastern Europe package, which includes maps of 20 countries, costs 49.99 USD.

As the 28th of June is the Ukrainian Constitution Day and a public holiday, our working routine will be as follows:
June 25th (Saturday) – working hours from 9:30 to 18:00
June 26th–28th: nonbusiness days

We are glad to announce that Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. participated in the 19th Kyiv International SIA`2011 Motor Show, the major motor show of Ukraine, which took place on May 25th–29th.

At the exhibition Carte Blanche Ukraine presented a perfect ready-to-use GPS navigation solution – high-quality Navon devices with iGO Primo software, a flagship in the line of NNG navigation programs. As usual, a full range of the company products has been presented as well, offering the users software and maps for any type of navigation systems, from PDAs with a GPS-receiver to car multimedia navigation systems.

This year SIA exhibition was a success, and Carte Blanche Ukraine company booth attracted a lot of visitors.

Dear partners, customers and colleagues!

We are glad to announce that Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. is participating in XIX Kyiv International Motor Show SIA`2011, which takes place on May 25–29, 2011 in the International Exhibition Centre (15 Brovarsky Ave.).

Kyiv International SIA Motor Show is an automotive event of a national scale, which annually gathers hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors. For example, last year about 400 companies participated in the exhibition, and the number of visitors exceeded 150 000. SIA Motor Show has obtained accreditation of the major world automotive community association – the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA). Such a high support ranks the Kyiv Motor Show among the foremost motor shows of our planet.

We will be glad to see you at Carte Blanche Ukraine Company Booth G-16 in pavilion # 3 (show on the pavilion plan).
At our booth you will be able to:

• learn about the range of our company products;
• receive a detailed consultation from our experts;
• test our navigation software and maps;
• purchase our products at special prices;
• exchange a pirated version of iGO 8 software for the licensed one with a significant discount;
• test and purchase Navon navigation devices with iGO Primo software – the flagship navigation software in iGO range.

iGO Primo includes CarteBlanche map of Ukraine with point addressing, allowing to search addresses with fractions or letters and navigate to them through in-block passages. It also offers simultaneous calculation of several route variants, displays real distance to POIs by the road, and has a lot of other useful new functions.
Specially for truck and bus drivers, a new Navon navigation device with iGO Primo Truck software will be introduced at the exhibition. iGO Primo Truck takes into account vehicle dimensions and limitations when calculating a route.
Navigation devices are provided by Navon official distributor in Ukraine, ERC company.

We will be glad to see the representatives of companies specializing in the following spheres:

• distribution of navigation devices;
• retail sales of navigation devices;
• Internet trading;
• car service and tuning centres that install navigation equipment.

All users of the navigation devices and those who are interested in GPS navigation are also
warmly welcomed!  

Please note that the 25th of May will be the Press and Trade Visitors Day, and on May 26th–29th the exhibition will be open for the general public.

We are glad to announce that the 2011.03 version of CarteBlanche Ukraine map is now available for iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software!

As compared to the previous 2010.12 map version for iGO, the changes in the new version are as follows:

• The total road network coverage is increased by 3 200 km.
• Detailed coverage added for 81 settlements (including all settlements in Vasyl'kivs'kyi raion of Kyivs'ka oblast'), namely:
  • Chernivets'ka oblast': Storozhynets';
  • Kyivs'ka oblast': Doslidnyts'ke, Hlevakha, Hrebinky, Kalynivka, Bahryn, Barakhty, Berezenschyna, Bezp`iatne, Bobrytsia, Borysiv, Chervone, Chervone Pole, Chervone, Danylivka, Derev`ianky, Dibrova, Dzvinkove, Hvozdiv, Ivankovychi, Khlepcha, Kobtsi, Kodaky, Kovalivka, Kozhukhivka, Kriachky, Krushynka, Ksaverivka Druha, Ksaverivka, Kulibaba, Losiatyn, Lub`ianka, Lypovyi Skytok, Mala Buhaivka, Mala Soltanivka, Mar`ianivka, Markhalivka, Mytnytsia, Pereviz, Petrivka, Pinchuky, Plesets'ke, Pohreby, Polohy, Poradivka, Pshenychne, Putrivka, Roslavychi, Rulykiv, Salyvinky, Shevchenkivka, Skrypky, Sokolivka, Stepanivka, Trostyns'ka Novoselytsia, Trostynka, Ustymivka, Varovychi, Velyka Vil'shanka, Velyka Soltanivka, Velyka Buhaivka, Vil'shans'ka Novoselytsia, Vinnyts'ki Stavy, Yats'ky, Zaitsiv, Zalizne, Zarichchia, Zastuhna, Zdorivka, Zozuli, Zelenyi Bir;
  • Luhans'ka oblast': Alchevs'k;
  • Poltavs'ka oblast': Komsomol's'k, Rozsoshentsi;
  • Ternopil's'ka oblast': Berezhany, Buchach, Chortkiv, Kremenets', Terebovlia, Zbarazh, Rai.
• Street network and address database substantially updated for the cities of Poltava and Vasyl'kiv.
• Part of the address database in Kyiv updated on the basis of our own pedestrian GPS/photo survey.
• Building footprints added in the city of Poltava.
• Time dependent driving restrictions added to the map.
• Lane information added to a number of intersections in Kyiv.
• About 400 grade separated crossings captured to provide proper 3D visualization.
• Number of POIs increased to more than 62 200.
• A large number of feedback messages from the users taken into account.

Therefore, at the moment CarteBlanche Ukraine map includes a detailed coverage of 413 settlements (45.3% of the Ukrainian population), including 109 cities;almost all of this coverage (40.7% of population) has address search. The map includes a full coverage of 5 districts in Kyiv region (Boryspil, Brovary, Kyiv–Svyatoshyn, Obukhiv and Vasylkiv), a uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv and a detailed coverage of in-block passages in many other cities. The total length of the road network constitutes 427 500 km, including a substantial number of unpaved roads
Legal users of iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software can download the new map version from NNG official map update portal.

Once again we thank our customers for the feedback and ideas on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

A criminal case according to Article 176 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Violation of Copyright and Allied Rights) has been initiated against one of the illegal iGO distributors, who was selling navigation devices with preinstalled pirated iGO software on “Radiolubytel” market in Kyiv.

In October 2010 an inspection of navigation software distributors on “Radiolubytel” market was performed by Kyiv police forces. In the course of the inspection copyright violation was documented and 25 navigation devices with preinstalled illegal software were seized, as well as a laptop used to reproduce pirated software and SD cards with the maps of Ukraine, Russia and Europe.

Our working routine in the holiday period is as follows:
4–6 May: working hours from 9:30 to 18:00
7–9 May: nonbusiness days

We are glad to announce that the 2010.12 version of Carte Blanche Ukraine NT map is now available for Garmin^® navigation devices!

As compared to the previous map version for Garmin^® 2010.06, the changes in the new version are as follows:

• The total road network coverage is increased by 5 900 km.
• Detailed coverage added for 84 settlements (including all settlements in Brovars'kyi raion of Kyivs'ka oblast'), namely:
  • Cherkas'ka oblast': Kaniv;
  • Dnipropetrovs'ka oblast': Nikopol';
  • Donets'ka oblast': Artemivs'k;
  • Ivano-Frankivs'ka oblast': Horodenka, Kalush, Kolomyia, Nadvirna, Rohatyn, Sniatyn, Yaremche, Kotykivka;
  • Kirovohrads'ka oblast': Nove, Cherniakhivka, Novopetrivka, Sokolivs'ke, Soniachne;
  • Kyivs'ka oblast': Bohuslav, Slavutych, Yahotyn, Chervone Zarichchia, Sokolivschyna, Kalynivka, Kalyta, Velyka Dymerka, Bervytsia, Bobryk, Bohdanivka, Dymytrove, Frunzivka, Hoholiv, Hrebel'ky, Kniazhychi, Krasylivka, Kuibysheve, Kulazhyntsi, Litky, Litochky, Mokrets', Mykhailivka, Opanasiv, Peremoha, Peremozhets', Pershe Travnia, Pershotravneve, Pidlissia, Ploske, Pohreby, Pukhivka, Rozhivka, Rozhny, Rudnia, Rusaniv, Semypolky, Shevchenkove, Skybyn, Sobolivka, Svityl'nia, Tarasivka, Trebukhiv, Vil'ne, Zakharivka, Zalissia, Zavorychi, Zazym`ia, Zherdova, Zoria;
  • L'vivs'ka oblast': Brody, Chervonohrad, Drohobych, Morshyn, Sambir, Sokal', Stryi, Truskavets', Zhovkva, Zolochiv;
  • Odes'ka oblast': Izmail;
  • Rivnens'ka oblast': Dubno;
  • Sums'ka oblast': Konotop;
  • Volyns'ka oblast': Kovel';
  • Zakarpats'ka oblast': Mukacheve, Svaliava, Drachyno;
  • Zhytomyrs'ka oblast': Novohrad-Volyns'kyi.
• Street network and address database substantially updated for the cities of Brovary and Kirovohrad.
• Building footprints added for 11 settlements, namely:
  • Kirovohrads'ka oblast': Novopetrivka, Sokolivs'ke, Soniachne;
  • Kyivs'ka oblast': Yahotyn, Chervone Zarichchia, Sokolivschyna;
  • Zakarpats'ka oblast': Svaliava, Drachyno.
• Number of POIs is increased to almost 55 200

Therefore, at the moment the detailed coverage of the map contains 332 settlements (44.4% of the Ukrainian population), including 100 cities; almost all of this coverage (40.5% of population) includes address search. The map includes a full coverage of four districts in Kyiv region, a uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv and a detailed coverage of the in-block passages in many other cities. The total length of the road network constitutes 424 300 km, including a substantial number of unpaved roads.

Legal users of CarteBlanche Ukraine or CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map may get the update for free at the Updates page, provided that their navigation device is compatible with the new map version.

Once again we thank our customers for the feedback and ideas on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

Nav N Go Company, the developer of iGO 8, iGO Primo and iGO Amigo GPS navigation software, has changed its name to NNG.
The new name signifies a new era in the company development: NNG enters new markets and offers a broader set of services. The principal focus of the company shifts toward software and web services for the Automotive industry.
As a part of the image refreshment, the address and design of NNG official website are changed to igomyway.com. The site design and content are updated as well.
The official NNG portal for map updates and purchase remains at www.naviextras.com.

We are glad to announce that from February 2011 the price for CarteBlanche Navigator software with the map of Ukraine is reduced from 680 UAH to 520 UAH.

CarteBlanche Navigator software is based on iGO 8.3 and is intended for use with personal navigation devices and in-car multimedia systems. It is supplied with the map of Ukraine version 2010.10 with detailed coverage of 312 settlements. The map is updated free of charge during two years (till the end of 2012) through the official map update portal of iGO software developer, NNG Company.

The campaign against illegal iGO navigation software distribution has spread from Kyiv to other regions of Ukraine. The police forces have recently seized more than 400 pirated iGO Amigo copies from a resident of Cherkasy region who was replicating and distributing them illegally. At the moment the initiation of a criminal case according to Article 176 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is being considered for the violation of copyright of NNG, the software developer, and Carte Blanche Ukraine, the Ukrainian map supplier for iGO.

Carte Blanche Ukraine company, NNG distributor in Ukraine, warns the customers to be careful, as a large number of illegal software distributors are trying to pass off their product as a licensed one. Illegal software can be distinguished by the following signs: navigation software from several different developers is installed in one navigation device; iGO is sold without manual and package; the license number is similar in several software copies; the software is being installed into the device in the moment of sale. In addition, no legal demo- or beta-versions of iGO software exist.

The pirated navigation software is certainly cheaper than the licensed one, as pirates do not invest into its development and updating. But illegal iGO versions have no free map updates, and the user has to purchase new software each time the map becomes outdated. Taking into account that new versions of the map of Ukraine for iGO are released 4 times a year, the total sum given to pirates will soon outgrow the legal software price, if the map is updated regularly. But the customer will receive no advantages of the legal version, such as guaranteed correct software performance, technical support, possibility to purchase additional maps and much more.

For those willing to purchase licensed iGO 8 software Carte Blanche Ukraine loyalty program is continued. The users who have not yet decided which navigation software to choose can test licensed iGO software for 2 weeks free of charge. The owners of pirated iGO versions can legalize it for a discounted price. What is more, the retail price of iGO 8.3-based Carte Blanche Navigator software for PNAs is reduced for everyone.

Try the software before purchase!

As NNG company, the developer of popular iGO navigation software, provides no demo-version* of the software, we offer our users an opportunity to try iGO 8 / CarteBlanche NAVIGATOR before purchase.

To try the software, you pay its full cost and have two weeks for taking the final decision. If you don’t like the software for any reason, within this period you can return it and have all the money back.

Please contact us to take this opportunity and test the GPS navigation software!

* Please note that if you use a demo-version of iGO or iGO-based software, this means you have an illegal software version. Such software has no updates and no possibility to purchase additional maps of other countries through official NNG website. Illegal software is not provided with warranty and technical support.

Carte Blanche Ukraine company has received a Certificate of the best customer 2010 from TVIS-INFO company, a supplier of ultra high resolution satellite images. This Certificate and the VIP-client title awarded to Carte Blanche Ukraine demonstrate close cooperation between our company and the leading map material suppliers and our intensive work on CarteBlanche navigation maps. We purchase high-quality satellite images and city plans in addition to our own mapping photography, paying special attention to roads and passages, in order to provide our users with accurate and reliable GPS navigation.

We are glad to announce that the 2010.10 version of Carte Blanche Ukraine map is now available for iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software!

The changes in the new version are as follows:

• Some useful new functions are added to the map:
  • Lane Information – available for Kyiv–Boryspil’ highway and for a number of intersections in Kyiv;
  • Signpost information – available for Kyiv–Boryspil’ highway.
• The total road network coverage is increased by 3 400 km and constitutes 421 800 km.
• Detailed coverage added for 64 settlements (including all settlements in Brovars'kyi raion of Kyivs'ka oblast'), namely:
  • Volyns'ka oblast': Kovel'.
  • Dnipropetrovs'ka oblast': Nikopol'.
  • Donets'ka oblast': Artemivs'k.
  • Zakarpats'ka oblast': Mukacheve.
  • Ivano-Frankivs'ka oblast': Yaremche, Horodenka, Kalush, Kolomyia, Nadvirna, Rohatyn, Sniatyn, Kotykivka.
  • Kyivs'ka oblast': Slavutych, Kalynivka, Kalyta, Velyka Dymerka, Bervytsia, Bobryk, Bohdanivka, Dymytrove, Frunzivka, Hoholiv, Hrebel'ky, Kniazhychi, Krasylivka, Kuibysheve, Kulazhyntsi, Litky, Litochky, Mokrets', Mykhailivka, Opanasiv, Peremoha, Peremozhets', Pershe Travnia, Pershotravneve, Pidlissia, Ploske, Pohreby, Pukhivka, Rozhivka, Rozhny, Rudnia, Rusaniv, Semypolky, Shevchenkove, Skybyn, Sobolivka, Svityl'nia, Tarasivka, Trebukhiv, Vil'ne, Zakharivka, Zalissia, Zavorychi, Zazym`ia, Zherdova, Zoria.
  • Kirovohrad's'ka oblast': Nove, Cherniakhivka, Novopetrivka, Sokolivs'ke, Soniachne.
  • Sums'ka oblast': Konotop.
• The total street network coverage is increased by 1.6% and now constitutes 43.0% by population. Address search covers 40.4% by population.
• Street network and address database substantially updated for the cities of Brovary and Kirovohrad.
• Building footprints added for 6 settlements in Kirovohrad's'ka oblast': Kirovohrad, Nove, Cherniakhivka, Novopetrivka, Sokolivs'ke, Soniachne.
• Number of POIs is increased to about 54 500.

Dear clients and partners!

We are glad to announce that on the 20th of December we are moving to a new spacious office, which is situated in a lively business area in Kyiv near the main traffic arteries of the city and only in a 2-minute walk from Academmistechko subway station. This means that the office is easily accessible both by car and by public transport.

Our new correspondence address is as follows:

Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd.
25a Prosp. Akademika Palladina, Office 150
03164 Kyiv, Ukraine

Phone: +380 44 390 8131; +380 44 390 8158
Fax: +380 44 390 7523
GPS coordinates: N50.46752º , E30.35355º.

Please note that the phone numbers starting from 390 are not changed!

The move is a natural stage in the development of our company. We have been working on the creation of the map of Ukraine since 2005, and today our product is among the best ones in the Ukrainian market. This is proved by the fact that it was chosen for use in iGO software by the world famous NNG company. Our map is also preinstalled in Garmin-Asus^® nüvifone devices and in popular Mio PNDs. Its detailed description can be found on the “Map Database” page.

Now we are able to increase our staff of professional cartographers in order to develop the map of Ukraine even more rapidly and provide regular updates of the map. What is more, it will be more convenient for our clients and partners to visit us in the new office.
Welcome to 25a Prosp. Akademika Palladina!

NNG, the developer of iGO navigation software, and Carte Blanche Ukraine, the supplier of the Ukrainian map for this software, report the results of their anti-piracy campaign for the previous month.

First of all, cooperation with the State Department for Economic Crime has been established. Pavlo Mykolyuk, the Outside Counsel of Carte Blanche Ukraine, has organized trainings devoted to revealing illegal software for the police officers in several districts of Ukraine, the total amount of the participants exceeds 300.

The police forces have inspected a number of retail stores in Kyiv. Distribution of PNDs with illegal iGO software has been stopped in 5 outlets, including popular Kyiv markets (automotive goods market and hardware market) as well as several Internet-shops. Dozens of navigation devices with preinstalled pirated software and PCs containing this software have been seized.

Therefore, distributing illegal software has become unprofitable. Firstly, if such software is revealed by the police, all devices containing illegal copies are confiscated. Secondly, fines for illegal activities are significantly higher then the possible profit from pirated software distribution. In addition to financial losses, there is a risk of a criminal case initiation against the violators. One more thing to remember is the damage caused to the company record.

At the same time with the anti-piracy campaign, Carte Blanche Ukraine continues the loyalty program for the users, allowing to legalize iGO software for a special price.

Kyiv Police Forces in cooperation with Pavlo Mykolyuk, the Outside Counsel of Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd., have recorded the distribution of PNDs with illegal iGO software in www.gps-ck.com.ua Internet shop. In the course of inspection the police officers have revealed and seized 12 devices. At the moment the seized products are being examined, and after the examination is finished a decision regarding a criminal case against the violators according to Article 176 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Violation of Copyright and Allied Rights) will be taken.

iGO Primo, the latest navigation software from world-famous NNG company, is available in Ukraine. At the moment it is supplied with NavOn personal navigation devices.
The core technology of iGO Primo is based on the award-winning iGO software engine, which has been installed on millions of devices around the world. It has all the advantages of the popular iGO 8 software, such as automatic route calculation to one destination or through several points, voice guidance in various languages and an extended POI database, as well as a number of useful new features.

Free extra content is offered to the users who purchase the map packages of Europe (including Eastern Europe), South East Asia, Brazil, Hungary, North America, Russia and Columbia through naviextras.com portal. The free extras include digital elevation model, safety camera databases, 3D landmarks, 3D city maps and premium POI, provided that they are available for the chosen region. Please note that the special offer is valid from 24th to 30th of November.

The police forces have recorded the fact of distribution of GPS navigation devices with preinstalled illegal iGO software and navigation maps on “Radiolubytel’” market in the Kyiv. In the course of the inspection 25 navigation devices with illegal software, a notebook used to install it and SD cards with copied maps of Ukraine, Russia and Europe were seized.
At the moment the seized products are being examined and evidence is being collected in order to initiate a criminal case according to Article 176 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Violation of Copyright and Allied Rights).
In the nearest future it is planned to inspect other Kyiv markets and retail shops for illegal iGO distribution.

From October 21st, a special offer «License is Affordable» is started by Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd., the developer of the Ukrainian map for iGO software. According to the special conditions, the users of pirated iGO navigation software copies can purchase the licensed versions with a discount up to 50% instead of the illegal ones!

iGO software enjoys well-deserved popularity all over the world. It is convenient, easy to use and includes a number of various useful navigation functions. iGO is equipped with a detailed map of Ukraine or the whole Europe and is compatible with a wide range of navigation systems.

Due to its popularity the software is exposed to pirate attacks, and its illegal versions are not only available in the Internet, but are sold in numerous retail stores as well. A user who purchases such copy is deprived of free updates, manufacturer warranty and technical support, as well as risks to encounter incorrect software operation and even navigation device faults.

The special offer is associated with the launch of a campaign against pirated iGO distribution aimed at dishonest sellers, which is held throughout Ukraine. At the same time, the customers who accidentally purchased the pirated versions are provided with special discounts to change the software with the legal one.

The aim of our special offer is to give the users an opportunity to legalize navigation economically and enjoy all the advantages of the licensed version. The customer receives a quality product for a favorable price and at the same time contributes to the further development of the map and the software.

For more details please visit our Special Offer Page.

Kyiv, October 13th 2010 – NNG Llc., the developer of popular iGO 8, iGO primo and iGO amigo navigation software, authorized its official distributor and manufacturer of the map of Ukraine, Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. to protect NNG copyright on this software in Ukraine.

For this purpose Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. appoints Pavlo Mykolyuk, a lawyer specialized in the field of intellectual property and the Director of Vindex company, as its Outside Counsel.

“I regard methodical support and proactive education of the police officers in the field of IPR offence recording as my top priorities. In the nearest future sample purchases of the navigation devices with stolen software will be inevitable. Internet portals distributing such software versions will be taken into account as well”, – Pavlo Mykolyuk says.

Iryna Iekymova, the General Director of Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd., emphasizes: “In fact, the market legalization campaign started much earlier. At the first stage it was aimed at increasing the market awareness of the software features and customer loyalty to our products through close cooperation with mass media and participation in specialized exhibitions. What is more, during the last three years the cost of the software was substantially reduced, the detailed coverage of Ukraine was increased from 12 to 248 settlements, 12 free updates were provided to the users.

However, a large number of sellers distribute stolen software versions, depriving the users of map updates, warranty on the software and technical support and leaving the developers without a financial base for further map improvement and enhancement. Therefore, Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. as the map developer and NNG Llc. as the software developer are forced to make the next step and start fighting with illegal distribution of our products.

For the users who have unwillingly purchased illegal iGO versions we continue our loyalty program. From 21 October such users will be able to purchase the legal software for a special price in exchange of the pirated one they have”.

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Thousands of GPS navigation devices featuring pirated iGO 8 software were confiscated by the Spanish police in mid-September during their operation called “Operación Satélite”.

The pirating Spanish company even shipped devices to the largest chain stores.

A total of 4,111 PNAs were confiscated during the operation called “Operación Satélite”, conducted by the Madrid police forces in cooperation with SNB REACT and IPR Consulting on September 15th. One person was arrested, and criminal proceedings have been started against two others. The Spanish police carried out searches at a number of locations in Madrid as well as in several smaller settlements, at the direct addresses of the trading group, the central offices of related companies, and at larger points of sale.

Marketed by the Spanish firm, the packaging of the cheap, Chinese PNA products indicated that the devices featured iGO 8 navigation software. However, the devices did not contain a legal version of the software but a popular pirated one. At one of the search sites, several thousand empty boxes with illegally used NNG trademarks were also seized.

Not only were the devices loaded with pirated software, but their packaging also infringed NNG’s trademark-related rights, and as such, possessing and selling them is against the law. This case has probably affected large numbers of people as many of the customers would have believed they were buying GPS devices with genuine software. With pirated software, however, they are not entitled to any product support or map updates.

How to check if your iGO navigation software is genuine?

IPR Consulting recommends that users should ask for proof of the originality of the software prior to any purchase, and – if it is not indicated – find out what kind of software is offered with the device.

NNG and IPR, their trademark protection representatives, inform customers that they can check the software’s product support and authenticity on the www.naviextras.com portal. It is advisable to visit www.naviextras.com immediately after purchase. After connecting the device to the computer the system will recognize the software if it is genuine.

IPR Consulting would also like to emphasize that any products which infringe the rights of NNG may be seized and destroyed by the authorities when they are imported into the EU region.

Information from the official NNG Llc. website.

We are glad to announce that the 2010.07 version of Carte Blanche Ukraine is now available for iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software!

The changes in the new version are as follows:

• Detailed coverage added for 68 settlements (including all settlements in Boryspil' District of Kyiv Region), namely:
  • AR Krym: Alushta, Yevpatoriia, Kerch, Feodosiia
  • Vinnyts'ka Region: Zhmerynka, Mohyliv-Podil's'kyi, Nemiia, Serebriia
  • Volyns'ka Region: Volodymyr-Volyns'kyi
  • Zhytomyrs'ka Region: Korosten'
  • Zakarpats'ka Region: Berehove, Zatyshne, Khust, Zarichne, Kireshi, Chertizh, Vynohradiv, Tiachiv
  • Kyivs'ka Region: Vasyl'kiv; Boryspil's'kyi District: Andriivka, Artemivka, Bezuhlivka, Chubyns'ke, Dudarkiv, Hlyboke, Hnidyn, Holovuriv, Hora, Horobiivka, Horodysche, Hryhorivka, Ivankiv, Kirove, Kyiliv, Kyryivschyna, Lebedyn, Leninivka, Liubartsi, Mala Oleksandrivka, Mala Starytsia, Mali Yerkivtsi, Martusivka, Myrne, Perehudy, Petrivs'ke, Prolisky, Protsiv, Revne, Rohoziv, Schaslyve, Sen'kivka, Soshnykiv, Stare, Sulymivka, Tarasivka, Vasyl'ky, Velyka Oleksandrivka, Velyka Starytsia, Voron'kiv, Vyshen'ky, Zaimysche, Zhovtneve
  • Luhans'ka Region: Oleksandrivs'k, Schastia, Yuvileine, Rozkishne, Dzerzhyns'ke, Teplychne
• Street network substantially updated for Boryspil', Chernivtsi, Luhans'k and Mykolaiv
• Building footprints added for 18 settlements, namely:
  • Chernivets'ka Region: Chernivtsi
  • Kyivs'ka Region: Vasyl'kiv
  • Luhans'ka Region: Luhans'k, Oleksandrivs'k, Schastia, Yuvileine, Rozkishne, Dzerzhyns'ke, Teplychne
  • Mykolaivs'ka Region: Mykolaiv
  • Vinnyts'ka Region: Mohyliv-Podil's'kyi, Nemiia, Serebriia
  • Zakarpats'ka Region: Berehove, Khust, Tiachiv, Vynohradiv, Zatyshne
• Building elevations (3D) added for Luhans'k
• Points of Interest (POIs) quantity increased to over 53 500
• A large number of feedback messages from the users taken into account

Therefore, at the moment the detailed coverage of the map contains 248 settlements, including all regional centers and major cities, or 41.4% of the Ukrainian population. In 6 cities 3D view of buildings is available. The map includes the full coverage of three districts in Kyiv region (Boryspil', Kyiv-Svyatoshyn and Obukhiv), as well as a uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv. The total length of road network constitutes 418 000 km, including a substantial number of grade-separated intersections and unpaved roads.
Legal users of iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software can download the update from the official map update portal of NNG company. For iGO 8 users a single time update costs 14.95 USD and a 1-year update subscription (up to 4 map updates) costs 19.95 USD. The update is available free of charge to the users of CarteBlanche Navigator software.
Once again we thank our customers for the feedback and proposals on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

A new version of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map 2010.06 for Garmin^® and compatible navigation devices released:

• Detailed coverage added for 68 settlements (including all settlements in Boryspil' District of Kyiv Region), namely:
  • AR Krym: Alushta, Yevpatoriia, Kerch, Feodosiia
  • Vinnyts'ka Region: Zhmerynka, Mohyliv-Podil's'kyi, Nemiia, Serebriia
  • Volyns'ka Region: Volodymyr-Volyns'kyi
  • Zhytomyrs'ka Region: Korosten'
  • Zakarpats'ka Region: Berehove, Zatyshne, Khust, Zarichne, Kireshi, Chertizh, Vynohradiv, Tiachiv
  • Kyivs'ka Region: Vasyl'kiv; Boryspil's'kyi District: Andriivka, Artemivka, Bezuhlivka, Chubyns'ke, Dudarkiv, Hlyboke, Hnidyn, Holovuriv, Hora, Horobiivka, Horodysche, Hryhorivka, Ivankiv, Kirove, Kyiliv, Kyryivschyna, Lebedyn, Leninivka, Liubartsi, Mala Oleksandrivka, Mala Starytsia, Mali Yerkivtsi, Martusivka, Myrne, Perehudy, Petrivs'ke, Prolisky, Protsiv, Revne, Rohoziv, Schaslyve, Sen'kivka, Soshnykiv, Stare, Sulymivka, Tarasivka, Vasyl'ky, Velyka Oleksandrivka, Velyka Starytsia, Voron'kiv, Vyshen'ky, Zaimysche, Zhovtneve
  • Luhans'ka Region: Oleksandrivs'k, Schastia, Yuvileine, Rozkishne, Dzerzhyns'ke, Teplychne
• Street network substantially updated for Boryspil', Chernivtsi, Luhans'k and Mykolaiv
• Building footprints added for 18 settlements, namely:
  • Chernivets'ka Region: Chernivtsi
  • Kyivs'ka Region: Vasyl'kiv
  • Luhans'ka Region: Luhans'k, Oleksandrivs'k, Schastia, Yuvileine, Rozkishne, Dzerzhyns'ke, Teplychne
  • Mykolaivs'ka Region: Mykolaiv
  • Vinnyts'ka Region: Mohyliv-Podil's'kyi, Nemiia, Serebriia
  • Zakarpats'ka Region: Berehove, Khust, Tiachiv, Vynohradiv, Zatyshne
• Building elevations (3D) added for Luhans'k
• Points of Interest (POIs) quantity increased to over 53 500
• A large number of feedback messages from the users taken into account

Therefore, at the moment the detailed coverage of the map contains 248 settlements, including all regional centers and major cities, or 41.4% of the Ukrainian population. In 6 cities 3D view of buildings is available. The map includes the full coverage of three districts in Kyiv region (Boryspil', Kyiv-Svyatoshyn and Obukhiv), as well as a uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv. The total length of road network constitutes 418 000 km, including a substantial number of grade-separated intersections and unpaved roads.

Legal users of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map may get the update for free at the Updates page.

Once again we thank our customers for the feedback and ideas on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

Let us remind you that all legal users of CarteBlanche Ukraine map versions 3.60 and earlier are entitled to change to the map in Garmin^® NT format free of charge, provided that the navigation device is compatible with this format. The change is available before 21 July 2010 only, after that it will be impossible.
As it has already been announced, the maps in the old format are no longer updated. Map versions starting from 2009.09 are available to Garmin^® NT map users only.
A new map version with detailed coverage of 247 settlements will soon be available to CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map users. In this version, building footprints will be added in Luhans’k, Mykolaiv and Chernivtsi and street and road network as well as address search will be updated in a number of cities.

We are glad to announce that on official NNG portal there is a possibility to rent a navigation map for 1-month term. Just like purchasing additional maps or updates, the rent is performed on-line. You download a fully functional licensed map version, which is blocked after the rent term has expired.
The renting price is more than twice lower compared to the full cost of the map, so you can save a lot if you only plan one trip to a certain country in the near future.
The majority of maps are available for rent, including the map of Ukraine and the map sets of Europe and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine.
Let us remind you that the legal users of iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software can update the map of Ukraine free of charge and purchase the maps of other countries through portal.

We are glad to announce that the 2010.03 version of Carte Blanche Ukraine is now available for iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software!

The changes in the new version are:

• Detailed coverage added for 55 settlements (including all settlements in Obukhiv District of Kyiv Region), namely:
  • AR Krym, Sudak District: Sudak, Dachne
  • Cherkasy Region, Cherkasy District: Chervona Sloboda, Heronymivka, Khutory, Rus'ka Poliana
  • Chernihiv Region, Chernihiv District: Novoselivka, Pavlivka, Staryi Bilous
  • Kyiv Region: Fastiv, Pereiaslav-Khmel'nyts'kyi, Vyshhorod; Obukhiv District: Kozyn, Berezove, Bezimenne, Deremezna, Derev`iana, Dolyna, Hermanivka, Hryhorivka, Husachivka, Kapustiana, Khalep`ia, Koniusha, Kopachiv, Koziivka, Krasna Slobidka, Krasne Pershe, Krenychi, Kuli, Lendy, Makarivka, Mala Vil'shanka, Mali Dmytrovychi, Matiashivka, Nescheriv, Novi Bezradychi, Paraschyna, Perehonivka, Pershe Travnia, Pidhirtsi, Romankiv, Scherbanivka, Semenivka, Shevchenkove, Stari Bezradychi, Stepok, Tarasivka, Tatsenky, Trypillia, Velyki Dmytrovychi, Verem`ia, Vytachiv, Zastuhna, Zhukivtsi
• Building footprints added for 15 settlements, namely:
  • AR Krym, Sudak District: Sudak, Dachne
  • Cherkasy Region, Cherkasy District: Cherkasy, Chervona Sloboda, Heronymivka, Khutory, Rus'ka Poliana
  • Chernihiv Region, Chernihiv District: Chernihiv, Novoselivka, Pavlivka
  • Kyiv Region: Fastiv, Pereiaslav-Khmel'nyts'kyi, Vyshhorod, Kozyn
  • Volyn’ Region: Luts'k
• Building elevations (3D) added for 5 cities, namely:
  • Vinnytsia Region: Vinnytsia
  • Dnipropetrovs'k Region: Dnipropetrovs'k
  • Kyiv Region: Kyiv, Ukrainka
  • L'viv Region: L'viv
• By means of our own GPS and video recording system, accuracy and actuality is increased and more details are added to some major roads, such as:
  • New motorway R51 (E105) from Kharkiv to Dnipropetrovs'k Region and its continuation to Dnipropetrovs'k
  • M03 (E40) from Kyiv to Kharkiv
  • M04 (E50) from Dnipropetrovs'k to Pavlohrad
  • M06 (E40) from Kyiv to Rivne
  • N08 from Dnipropetrovs'k to Zaporizhzhia
  • N11 from Dnipropetrovs'k to Malosofiivka
• New sections of ring roads added in:
  • Luhans'k on M04 (E40)
  • Horodok on M11 (E40)
  • Chernivtsi on M19 (E85)
• Street network substantially updated for Cherkasy, Chernihiv and Luts'k
• Number of the Points of Interest (POIs) increased to 53 000
• A significant number of feedback messages from the users taken into account.

Therefore, at the moment the detailed coverage of the map contains 180 settlements, including all regional centers and major cities, or 39,6% of the Ukrainian population. In 5 cities 3D view of buildings is available. The map includes the full coverage of two districts in Kyiv region (Kyiv-Svyatoshyn and Obukhiv), as well as a uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv. The total length of road network constitutes 413 000 km, including a substantial number of grade-separated intersections and unpaved roads.
Legal users of iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software can download the update free of charge from the official map update portal of NNG company.

Once again we thank to our customers for the feedback and proposals on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

This year Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. participated in the 18 Kyiv International Motor Show SIA’2010, the major automotive event of the year. The exhibition has been a success, it had about 400 participants and more than 150 000 visitors during 4 days of operation. Thousands of visitors attended Carte Blanche Ukraine company booth.

At the exhibition a significant price reduction on CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map for Garmin^® navigation devices was announced.

Carte Blanche Ukraine company booth attracted the attention of both numerous map users and potential partners. The visitors could learn about the company products and receive a consultation from technical experts on all issues of interest to them as well as qualified assistance in choosing a most suitable navigation system or software. CarteBlanche Navigator software for a range of PNDs and car multimedia systems appeared to be of particular interest to the users.  

We are thankful to all our visitors for their interest in our products!

Dear partners, customers and colleagues!

Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. is participating in the major automotive event of the year: 18th Kyiv International Motor Show SIA’2010. The exhibition takes place on May 27 through 30 in the International Exhibition Centre situated in Brovarskoy Ave., 15.  
Welcome to our company booth G-05 in pavilion # 3!
At our booth you will be able to:

• learn about the range of our company products
• receive a detailed consultation from our experts
• test our navigation software and maps
• purchase our products at special prices
• update your map and iGO software.

At the exhibition, the following products will be presented:

• a new version of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map of Ukraine for GARMIN navigation devices, which includes 180 settlements (the map incorporates technology provided by GARMIN)
• CarteBlanche Navigator software (based on iGO 8.3), intended for navigation devices and multimedia systems without pre-installed navigation software
• iGO 8.3 navigation software for PPCs and PDAs with the map of Ukraine or the whole Europe

We will be glad to see the representatives of the companies specializing in the following spheres:

• distribution of navigation devices
• sales of navigation devices
• Internet shops
• car service and tuning centers, installation of the navigation equipment  

All users of the navigation devices and those who are interested in GPS navigation are warmly welcomed!
We will be glad to see you!

We are glad to announce that for the beginning of the tourist season we have prepared a new version of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map 2010.03 for Garmin^® navigation devices!

• Detailed coverage added for 55 settlements (including all settlements in Obukhiv District of Kyiv Region), namely:
  • AR Krym, Sudak Council: Sudak, Dachne
  • Cherkas'ka oblast', Cherkas'kyi raion: Chervona Sloboda, Heronymivka, Khutory, Rus'ka Poliana
  • Chernihivs'ka oblast', Chernihivs'kyi raoin: Novoselivka, Pavlivka, Staryi Bilous
  • Kyivs'ka oblast': Fastiv, Pereiaslav-Khmel'nyts'kyi, Vyshhorod; Obukhivs'kyi raion: Kozyn, Berezove, Bezimenne, Deremezna, Derev`iana, Dolyna, Hermanivka, Hryhorivka, Husachivka, Kapustiana, Khalep`ia, Koniusha, Kopachiv, Koziivka, Krasna Slobidka, Krasne Pershe, Krenychi, Kuli, Lendy, Makarivka, Mala Vil'shanka, Mali Dmytrovychi, Matiashivka, Nescheriv, Novi Bezradychi, Paraschyna, Perehonivka, Pershe Travnia, Pidhirtsi, Romankiv, Scherbanivka, Semenivka, Shevchenkove, Stari Bezradychi, Stepok, Tarasivka, Tatsenky, Trypillia, Velyki Dmytrovychi, Verem`ia, Vytachiv, Zastuhna, Zhukivtsi
• Street network substantially updated for Cherkasy, Chernihiv and Luts'k
• Building footprints added for 15 settlements, namely:
  • AR Krym, Sudak Council: Sudak, Dachne
  • Cherkas'ka oblast', Cherkas'kyi raion: Cherkasy, Chervona Sloboda, Heronymivka, Khutory, Rus'ka Poliana
  • Chernihivs'ka oblast', Chernihivs'kyi raoin: Chernihiv, Novoselivka, Pavlivka
  • Kyivs'ka oblast': Fastiv, Pereiaslav-Khmel'nyts'kyi, Vyshhorod, Kozyn
  • Volyns'ka oblast': Luts'k
• 3D buildings added for 5 cities, namely:
  • Vinnyts'ka oblast': Vinnytsia
  • Dnipropetrovs'ka oblast': Dnipropetrovs'k
  • Kyivs'ka oblast': Kyiv, Ukrainka
  • L'vivs'ka oblast': L'viv
• By means of our GPS and video survey system, increased detail, raised accuracy and actuality of a range of main roads, particularly, such as:
  • New motorway R51 (E105) from Kharkiv to Dnipropetrovs'ka oblast' and it's continuation to Dnipropetrovs'k
  • M03 (E40) from Kyiv to Kharkiv
  • M04 (E50) from Dnipropetrovs'k to Pavlohrad
  • M06 (E40) from Kyiv to Rivne
  • N08 from Dnipropetrovs'k to Zaporizhzhia
  • N11 from Dnipropetrovs'k to Malosofiivka
• Added new sections of ring roads of:
  • Luhans'k on M04 (E40)
  • Horodok on M11 (E40)
  • Chernivtsi on M19 (E85)
• Points of Interest (POIs) quantity increased to 53 000
• A significant number of feedback messages from the users taken into account

Therefore, at the moment the detailed coverage of the map contains 180 settlements, including all regional centers and major cities, or 39.6% of the Ukrainian population. In 5 cities 3D view of buildings is available. The map includes the full coverage of two districts in Kyiv region (Kyiv-Svyatoshyn and Obukhiv), as well as a uniquely detailed coverage of in-block passages in Kyiv. The total length of road network constitutes 413 000 km, including a substantial number of grade-separated intersections and unpaved roads.

Legal users of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map may get the update for free at the Updates page.

Once again we thank our customers for the feedback and ideas on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

On the 7th of April Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. participated in a presentation of the navigation-oriented smartphone Garmin-Asus^® Nuvifone M10.
Garmin-Asus^® Nuvifone M10 is equipped with a speedy 600 MHz processor, 4 GB of in-built flash memory and a high-capacity 1500 mAh battery. The smartphone also has a slot for a microSD memory card. 
The device works under the business-oriented Windows Mobile 6.5.3 operation system. It is specialized for GPS-navigation and includes a built-in Garmin^® navigation system, which provides the user with voice guidance including turn notifications along the route. The software contains street names, has a convenient road junction display mode and helps to choose an optimal traffic lane. Nuvifone M10 is supplied with a pre-installed map of Ukraine produced by Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd.
Map updates are provided to the device users free of charge.
The fresh version of Carte Blanche Ukraine NT map 2010.03 includes the general coverage of Ukraine and detailed maps of 180 settlements (39,6 % of the Ukrainian population) with address search, including all regional centers and all cities with more than 180 thousand inhabitants. A characteristic feature of the map is 3D visualization of buildings in 5 Ukrainian major cities!

Carte Blanche Ukraine Ltd. took part in the round table “Software: Protection of the Developers’ Rights”, which was held in Kyiv by the Conference House Company with the assistance of the Business Software Alliance, the Microsoft Corporation, the Ukrainian Bar Association and the Association of Information Technology Enterprises of Ukraine.
The aim of the discussion was to work out strategies of software copyright protection with the combined forces of software developers, lawyers and state regulatory organs.
The issues of software copyright registration, distinguishing the illegal software and the correct record of its use were discussed.
It should be mentioned that in the recent years the struggle against illegal software production, sale and use has advanced substantially. In particular, massive anti-piracy campaigns are being led by Microsoft, ABBYY, Adobe and other international corporations. The Hungarian company NNG, the developer of iGO 8 software, has recently initiated a major anty-piracy operation as well, in the course of which, in particular, three illegal iGO distributors were seized at CeBIT exhibition.

Changes made in the new map version:

• Detailed coverage added for 66 settlements (including all settlements in Kyiv-Svyatoshyn District of Kyiv Region), namely:
  • Kyivs'ka oblast', Kyiv-Svyatoshyn District: Boiarka, Vyshneve, Bucha, Hostomel', Sofiivs'ka Borschahivka, Petropavlivs'ka Borschahivka, Bilohorodka, Vorzel', Horenka, Tarasivka, Khotiv, Novosilky, Chabany, Kriukivschyna, Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka, Hatne, Horenychi, Shpyt'ky, Dmytrivka, Petrivs'ke, Zabir`ia, Vita-Poshtova, Buzova, Myrots'ke, Lisnyky, Muzychi, Khodosivka, Maliutianka, Lychanka, Kniazhychi, Yurivka, Shevchenkove, Moschun, Luka, Petrushky, Kapitanivka, Liubymivka, Zhornivka, Bobrytsia, Myla, Nehrashi, Lisne, Stoianka, Nove, Kremenysche, Chaiky, Hnativka, Kruhlyk, Ivankiv, Hurivschyna, Zabuchchia, Horbovychi, Bucha, Mriia, Khmil'na
  • AR Krym, Simferopol' District: Hresivs'kyi, Myrne, Molodizhne, Komsomol's'ke, Ahrarne, Perove, Aeroflots'kyi, Bitumne
  • Zakarpats'ka oblast', Uzhhorod District: Mynai, Storozhnytsia, Rozivka
• Street network substantially updated for Simferopol', Sevastopol', Uzhhorod and Inkerman
• Building footprints added for 26 settlements, namely:
  • Kyivs'ka oblast', Kyiv-Svyatoshyn District: Boiarka, Vyshneve, Bucha, Hostomel', Sofiivs'ka Borschahivka, Petropavlivs'ka Borschahivka, Vorzel', Horenka, Novosilky, Nove, Chaiky
  • AR Krym: Sevastopol', Inkerman
  • AR Krym, Simferopol' District: Simferopol', Hresivs'kyi, Myrne, Molodizhne, Komsomol's'ke, Ahrarne, Perove, Aeroflots'kyi, Bitumne
  • Zakarpats'ka oblast', Uzhhorod District: Uzhhorod, Mynai, Storozhnytsia, Rozivka
• Points of Interest (POIs) quantity increased to 21 600
• A significant number of feedback messages from the users taken into account.

Thus, detailed coverage of CarteBlanche Ukraine map covers 125 settlements where 18 millions or 39.2% of the Ukrainian population live. Total length of road coverage is more than 409 thousand km.
Legal users of iGO 8 and CarteBlanche Navigator software can download the update free of charge from the official map update portal of NNG company.
Once again we thank to our customers for the feedback and proposals on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

Hungarian company NNG presents iGO primo™ to OEM partners – an easy-to-use navigation solution that features the company’s latest technological advancements.
This year’s product highlight enables OEM partners to provide a rich and innovative feature set to discerning customers who seek the utmost in quality. iGO primo™ is built on the same concept of simplicity and an intuitive user interface that was introduced with iGO amigo™ in 2009. The latest product now adds over 30 new features and hundreds of enhancements to the iGO My way engine without compromising the simplicity of the innovative user interface.
The new flagship in NNG’s navigation product line guarantees solutions tailored to the needs of OEM partners by providing each with unique Graphical User Interfaces (GUI). Optional features such as truck and fleet navigation further meet the increasing demands of GPS device manufacturers. Among its many innovations, iGO primo™ introduces Driver Alerts that increase safety by providing advance display of warning traffic signs and realistic junction views. In addition, the new high definition terrain visualization dramatically enhances the rendering of distant terrain.
iGO primo™ also features the brand-new Smart Route calculation for optimal routes depending on the time of day and day of the week, using either historic Speed Profiles from Tele Atlas or Traffic Patterns from Navteq.
As with previous NNG products, the freshest maps are guaranteed directly to the end-user through the naviextras.com map update portal.

Garmin^® Ltd. announces that it will begin offering BirdsEye™ Satellite and Aerial Imagery, a service that gives users the option of loading highly-detailed photo-based maps to some Garmin^® handheld navigators.
The new service is based on raster images provided by DigitalGlobe, which are scanned, geo-referenced and overlaid onto the handheld GPS receiver’s display. The resulting images depict actual buildings, roads, trails, and land features found nearby. The images are among the most highly-detailed available and offer 0.5 meter per pixel resolution in some areas; what is more, users can view them at every zoom level from 6 meters to 19,3 km.

BirdsEye Satellite and Aerial Imagery will be of special interest for fishers, hikers, tourists and travelers, giving them a unique understanding of their surroundings, impossible when using vector maps.
The imagery can be displayed on Garmin^®’s Oregon^® Dakota™ and Colorado^® series of outdoor navigators. The users will be able to download data without limitation for a single Garmin^® device. Customers can use Garmin^®’s free BaseCamp™ application for the PC or Mac OS X to quickly load, easily manage and view BirdsEye data.
The service will be available in March 2010, the annual subscription is $30.

NNG Company, the developer of iGO 8 navigation software, offers a 1-year map update subscription for Europe and North America maps for the price of a one-time update. This subscription, available to all legal users of iGO 8 software with the maps of these regions, gives the right to download all the released updates during 12 months after the purchase date (up to 4 quarterly updates) and install them to the same navigation device.
The prices for one-time map updates are also reduced.
We take this opportunity to remind you that legal iGO 8 users can purchase the updates for their map packages or single countries, as well as additional maps, through the official NNG map update portal. As before, the map of Ukraine is updated free of charge.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all CarteBlanche Ukraine users and partners!

We sincerely wish you and your family happiness and joy, the warmth of smiles, harmony and peace!

Let only good trips, straight roads and exciting routes wait for you in the New Year!

To make your journeys more pleasant and comfortable, we would like to inform you about the new 2009.12 version of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map for Garmin^® and compatible navigation devices. The changes in the new version are:

• Detailed coverage added for 66 settlements (including all settlements in Kyiv-Svyatoshyn District of Kyiv Region), namely:
  • Kyivs'ka oblast', Kyiv-Svyatoshyn District: Boiarka, Vyshneve, Bucha, Hostomel', Sofiivs'ka Borschahivka, Petropavlivs'ka Borschahivka, Bilohorodka, Vorzel', Horenka, Tarasivka, Khotiv, Novosilky, Chabany, Kriukivschyna, Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka, Hatne, Horenychi, Shpyt'ky, Dmytrivka, Petrivs'ke, Zabir`ia, Vita-Poshtova, Buzova, Myrots'ke, Lisnyky, Muzychi, Khodosivka, Maliutianka, Lychanka, Kniazhychi, Yurivka, Shevchenkove, Moschun, Luka, Petrushky, Kapitanivka, Liubymivka, Zhornivka, Bobrytsia, Myla, Nehrashi, Lisne, Stoianka, Nove, Kremenysche, Chaiky, Hnativka, Kruhlyk, Ivankiv, Hurivschyna, Zabuchchia, Horbovychi, Bucha, Mriia, Khmil'na
  • AR Krym, Simferopol' District: Hresivs'kyi, Myrne, Molodizhne, Komsomol's'ke, Ahrarne, Perove, Aeroflots'kyi, Bitumne
  • Zakarpats'ka oblast', Uzhhorod District: Mynai, Storozhnytsia, Rozivka
• Street network substantially updated for Simferopol', Sevastopol', Uzhhorod and Inkerman
• Building footprints added for 26 settlements, namely:
  • Kyivs'ka oblast', Kyiv-Svyatoshyn District: Boiarka, Vyshneve, Bucha, Hostomel', Sofiivs'ka Borschahivka, Petropavlivs'ka Borschahivka, Vorzel', Horenka, Novosilky, Nove, Chaiky
  • AR Krym: Sevastopol', Inkerman
  • AR Krym, Simferopol' District: Simferopol', Hresivs'kyi, Myrne, Molodizhne, Komsomol's'ke, Ahrarne, Perove, Aeroflots'kyi, Bitumne
  • Zakarpats'ka oblast', Uzhhorod District: Uzhhorod, Mynai, Storozhnytsia, Rozivka
• Points of Interest (POIs) quantity increased to 21 600
• A significant number of feedback messages from the users taken into account. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

Thus, detailed coverage of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map covers 125 settlements where 18 millions or 39.2% of the Ukrainian population live. Total length of road coverage is more than 409 thousand km.

Legal users of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map may get the update for free at the Updates page.

CarteBlanche Ukraine company provides all the legal user of CarteBlanche Ukraine 3.60 and earlier map versions with an opportunity to upgrade to CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map free of charge, provided that the device is compatible with Garmin^® NT map format, before 01.03.2010. To upgrade please order a new Unlock Code at Unlock Code Ordering page and follow instructions that will follow.

Our working routine in the holiday period is as follows:

31 December–3 January: nonbusiness days
4–6 January: working hours from 9:30 to 18:00
7 January: nonbusiness day
8 January: working hours from 9:30 to 18:00

• In Kyiv, a uniquely accurate and reliable coverage of the in-block passages is added in the majority of the residential districts.
• The street-road network and address database in the cities of Kharkiv, Odesa and Lviv is considerably updated.
• Detailed coverage with address search is added in 8 settlements in L’vivs’ka and Donets’ka regions: Horlivka and Makiivka (Donets'ka region), Vynnyky, Briukhovychi, Zymna Voda, Lapaivka, Rudne, Kholodnovidka (L'vivs'ka region).
• More than 1300 Points of Interest (POIs) are added.
• All in all, the map has been considerably upgraded and refreshed, taking into consideration a number of corrections and suggestions received from the users.

Legal users of iGO 8 and “CarteBlanche Navigator” software can download the update free of charge from the official map update portal of NNG company.

Once again we thank to our customers for the feedback and proposals on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

2009.09 is the first version of CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map created in the new Garmin^® NT format, with the use of the software provided by Garmin^®. Changing to this format offers great opportunities on expanding the functionality of the map. In the new map version, the following improvements have been made:

• Map coverage out of the cities is substantially updated throughout Ukraine. The total length of the street-road network is increased by 1.8 times up to 405 thousand km, its accuracy is also improved.
• In Kyiv, a uniquely accurate and reliable coverage of the in-block passages is added in the majority of the residential districts.
• More than 200 detailed road junctions throughout Ukraine are added.
• The street-road network and address database in the cities of Kharkiv, Odesa and Lviv is considerably updated.
• Detailed coverage with address search is added in 13 settlements: Dniprodzerzhyns’k (Dnipropetrovs'ka region), Horlivka and Makiivka (Donets'ka region), Vynnyky, Briukhovychi, Zymna Voda, Lapaivka, Rudne, Kholodnovidka (L'vivs'ka region), Illichivs'k, Mizikevycha (Odes'ka region), Kremenchuk (Poltavs’ka region), Smila (Cherkas'ka region).
• Building footprints are added in 16 settlements: Dniprodzerzhyns’k (Dnipropetrovs'ka region), Horlivka and Makiivka (Donets'ka region), L’viv, Vynnyky, Briukhovychi, Zymna Voda, Lapaivka, Rudne, Kholodnovidka (L'vivs'ka region), Odesa, Illichivs'k, Mizikevycha (Odes'ka region), Kremenchuk (Poltavs’ka region), Smila (Cherkas'ka region) and Kharkiv.
• More than 1300 Points of Interest (POIs) are added.
• Fundamental changes have occurred in the information layers of hydrography, forests and railways.
• All in all, the map has been considerably upgraded and refreshed, taking into consideration a number of corrections and suggestions received from the users.

Therefore, at the moment CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map contains a detailed coverage of about 60 settlements, with 47 cities, including all regional centres and some other important cities. For two thirds of this coverage building footprints and numbers are also available. The population living in the settlements with the detailed coverage is about 17,8 million of people, which constitutes 38.5 % of the total Ukrainian population. The basic street network coverage (without street names, address search and traffic regulations) is available for the majority of settlements with more than 5 000 inhabitants.
CarteBlanche Ukraine company provides all the legal user of 3.60 and earlier map versions for Garmin^® with an opportunity to change to CarteBlanche Ukraine NT free of charge, provided that the device is compatible with Garmin^® NT map format, before 01.03.2010.
If the navigation device does not support this format, CarteBlanche Ukraine company offers to purchase a compatible device and to receive a new CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map as a gift.
Please note, that the subsequent map updates will only be issued for CarteBlanche Ukraine NT map!
Once again we thank to our customers for the feedback and proposals on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

A possibility to update the map of Ukraine for CarteBlanche Navigator software to the version 2009.06 has appeared on NNG portal.
In the new map version, the following improvements have been made:

• The road network throughout Ukraine, including both national roads and the streets and roads within some cities, has been significantly updated and expanded. The total length of the street-road network is increased by 1.8 times up to 405 thousand km, its accuracy is also improved.
• About 170 200 detailed road junctions throughout Ukraine are added.
• Detailed coverage with building footprints and address search has been added in 4 cities: Dniprodzerzhyns’k, Kremenchuck, Smila and Illichivs’k.
• In Dnipropetrovs’k, Donets’k and Zaporizhzhia building footprints have been added, and the road network together with the address database have been substantially updated
• The basic street network coverage (without street names, address search and traffic regulations) is created for the majority of settlements with more than 5 000 inhabitants.
• Several thousands of new Points of Interest, including fuel stations, banks, railway stations and hotels have been added to the map.

At the moment, every legal user of CarteBlanche Navigator software can update the map free of charge online, as well as purchase additional maps of other countries for their navigation device. To do this, it is only necessary to create an account on the portal and download free PC software Naviextras Toolbox, which is used to download and install the new maps and updates.

The developer of iGO My way 2006 Plus navigation software, NNG company, has announced that this software has been discontinued. Therefore, all technical support for iGO My way 2006 Plus will also be cancelled.
At the moment, Carte Blanche Ukraine company, the official iGO distributor in Ukraine, continues to provide support, including updating the map of Ukraine to the version 02.2009, for the existing users of iGO My way 2006 Plus software. For more detailed information please see the Update page.
For the users, it is recommended to change to the newer, advanced software version iGO 8.

• The road network throughout Ukraine, including both national roads and the streets and roads within some cities, has been significantly updated and expanded. The total length of the network has increased by 1.8 times, and 170 detailed junctions have been added.
• Detailed coverage with building footprints and address search has been added in 4 cities: Dniprodzerzhyns’k, Kremenchuck, Smila and Illichivs’k.
• In Dnipropetrovs’k, Donets’k and Zaporizhzhia building footprints have been added, and the street network together with the address database have been substantially updated. In many other settlements the major street network without naming has been created.
• Several thousands of new Points of Interest, including fuel stations, banks, railway stations, hotels etc. have been added.
• Fundamental changes have occurred in the information layers of hydrography, forests and railways.
• All in all, the map has been considerably upgraded and refreshed, taking into consideration a number of corrections and suggestions received from the users.

Therefore, at the moment Carte Blanche map of Ukraine for iGO 8 contains a detailed coverage of 47 settlements, including all regional centres and some other important cities, with more than 37 % of the Ukrainian population living in the covered area. The total length of the road network is about 400 000 km. The map includes more than 20 000 POIs, most of them having contact information.
The legal users of iGO 8 can download the update free of charge so long as they log in on www.naviextras.com. The site also offers an opportunity to update or purchase the maps of many other countries for iGO 8 and a number of iGO-based PNDs.
Once again we thank to our customers for the feedback and proposals on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

Carte Blanche Ukraine company is happy to announce that the production of a new navigation software based on the popular Nav iGO 8 version 8.3 program is started under its own trademark “CarteBlanche Navigator”.
CarteBlanche Navigator software is intended for its use on personal navigation devices and built-in navigation systems without factory-preinstalled iGO 8 software. The list of the compatible devices can be specified on the “Platform” page.
The software will be supplied with the map of Ukraine produced by Carte Blanche Ukraine Company. Free map updates and the possibility to purchase additional maps of other countries through the official NNG portal will soon be available to the legal users.

• Added detailed coverage, including street address search, for 6 cities such as Berdychiv, Kam'ianets'-Podil's'kyi, Mariupol', Melitopol', Myrhorod and Uman'.
• So far, the map includes detailed coverage for about 50 settlements including all regional centres as well as some other important cities. The population that lives in the cities we cover in details is about 16.5 million people that is about 35.7% of entire population of Ukraine.
• Substantially updated street road network and address database in the cities of Dnipropetrovs'k, Donets'k, Zaporizhzhia.
• Added building footprints for the cities of Dnipropetrovs'k, Donets'k, Zaporizhzhia as well as Berdychiv, Kam'ianets'-Podil's'kyi, Mariupol', Melitopol', Myrhorod and Uman'.

• Added more than 30 road junctions captured in details in Cherkas'ka, Dnipropetrovs'ka, Donets'ka, Kharkivs'ka, Khmel'nyts'ka, Poltavs'ka, Zaporiz'ka and Zhytomyrs'ka regions.
• Added over 2000 points of interest all over Ukraine.
• Added new segments of Kharkiv-Simferopol' national road in Dnipropetrovs'ka and Kharkivs'ka regions to provide optimal routing for the drivers travelling from northeastern regions of Ukraine or from Russia to Crimea.
• Solved compatibility issue of CarteBlanche Ukraine installer with Windows Vista.

Once again we thank to many our customers for the feedback and proposals on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

German authorities took action over pirated iGO My way navigation software in three cases at this year’s CeBIT exhibition. Only a few meters away from the booth of NNG Global Services – a subsidiary of NNG, a company of Chinese origin was promoting itself as well as its products as iGO My way, which later proved to be cracked software copies. The Chinese citizens, upon the customers’ request, pulled the cracked iGO My way software out of their pockets. “The vendors will have to take responsibility not only for selling pirated software, but also for infringement of NNG Global Services trademarks,” explains András Fazakas, Chief Operating Officer at NNG Global Services.
In two other booths, the vendors were speaking very convincingly about their strong relationships with NNG Global Services. They were found to be using pirated iGO My way navigation software on their navigation devices. One company quoted a special price for the software – which, they claimed, was the result of an agreement with NNG Global Services. In both cases the Hungarian software development company, however, has never heard of the companies in question.
The above actions are part of a series of raids conducted internationally by a trademark protection company, commissioned by NNG Global Services to curb illegal software use.

At a press conference today in Budapest, Hungary, NNG’s Portal Manager Attila Simon today announced the launch of naviextras.com  – Hungarian NNG’s new map update portal. During the short initial phase, map updates on the website will be provided for iGO 8 PDA navigation software and for Navon navigation products. Further GPS devices will continuously be added to the range of supported navigation solutions. In addition to updates, users will also be able to purchase extra maps to add to their existing ones. Soon, map updates for more than 50 devices will be available.
When designing the international website, which is available in English, German and Hungarian , the primary focus was to make the update process as simple as possible. The new free PC software, Naviextras Toolbox, connects to naviextras.com through the internet; so, having purchased a map through the website, users can immediately download it by using Toolbox, and without having to enter an activation code.
Device and software registration will also be simpler. Toolbox will automatically identify and register the device or the software version after the first completed connection; so, there is no need to copy the license codes either.
Maps available at the live launch of the portal contain the third quarter 2008 version, with the very latest maps for Europe, offering a greatly extended network of roads and a POI database with several thousand POI entries.
This is the first occasion that NNG software users can purchase up-to-date maps of the USA, the Middle East, Asia, and South America – when traveling abroad on holiday or business, users can expand their navigation data without needing to buy a new navigation device.
Apart from the above, the portal offers additional contents for download, allowing the navigation programs to be extended with 3D buildings in most European capitals, as well as in South America, Canada, and Russia.

NNG has completed the latest version of iGO 8, its popular 3D navigation software. Current iGO 8 users will have online access to the new software early in 2009.
In addition to the traditional two- and multi-point route calculation, address and POI search, the new software version features several new functions designed to facilitate en-route navigation. When driving on a highway, exits are easier to identify, as the program displays signposts and road signs. When approaching the next maneuver, the program simplifies navigation by only displaying the most important street names, so they can be more easily identified. What's more, the new version of iGO 8 is also available in new resolutions, and requires even less memory, which means it will run on a significantly increased number of devices.
As usual, NNG will provide iGO 8 PDA navigation software owners with version upgrades through the internet, similarly to the upgrades from iGO My way 2006 to iGO 8 in spring 2008.
Given the fact that the new software version requires different map formats because of the additional software features, version upgrades can only be downloaded together with the necessary map updates.
The version upgrades will be available through NNG’s new update portal, www.naviextras.com, expectedly in February 2009. Updates can be uploaded to the original iGO 8 SD cards by using Naviextras Toolbox, a newly developed free PC software. A further advantage of Naviextras Toolbox is that it can directly upload updates to PDAs supporting Mass Storage protocol, which means that an SD card reader will not be required for such devices.

Corresponding map version for NNG navigation software is 2008.10.

• Added detailed coverage, including street address search, for the cities of Vinnytsia, Ternopil', Kryvyi Rih and Bila Tserkva.

So far, the map includes detailed coverage for about 40 settlements including all regional centres as well as some other important cities. The population that lives in the cities we cover in details is about 15.5 million people that is about 33.4% of entire population of Ukraine.

• Substantially updated and enhanced street road network in Kyiv and suburbs. We did not limit ourselves to just roads for cars but added also many unpaved roads, park alleys and forest openings that will be useful for bicycle and pedestrian tourists.
• Added building footprints for the cities of Kyiv, Bila Tserkva, Boryspil', Brovary, Irpin', Obukhiv, Ukrainka, Vinnytsia and a few smaller settlements.
• Added more than 40 road junctions captured in details in Dnipropetrovs'ka, Kyivs'ka, Ternopil's'ka, Vinnyts'ka and Volyns'ka regions.
• Added about 1000 points of interest all over Ukraine.
• Some corrections of the road network and address database all over Ukraine.
• Map installation procedure made much easier. You can load CarteBlanche Ukraine map to Garmin^® GPS navigator or install it on your PC for viewing and further loading it to navigator by means of Garmin^® MapSource software. You can also choose between Latin and Cyrillic versions of the map.

Once again we thank to many our customers for the feedback and proposals on how to improve the map. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be considered in the next releases.

Corresponding map version for NNG navigation software is 2008.07.

• Added detailed coverage, including street address search, for the cities of Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, Luhansk, Sumy and Yalta as well as some cities around Kyiv such as Boryspil', Brovary, Irpin', Obukhiv, Ukrainka.
• Added detailed coverage for the South Coast of Crimea (Big Yalta region).
• Improved routing over cities of Kyiv, Cherkasy, Dnipropetrovs'k, Simferopol' and Kherson.
• Added more than 50 road junctions captured in details in AR Krym, Chernihivs'ka, Chernivets'ka, Donets'ka, Khersons'ka, Kyivs'ka, Luhans'ka, L'vivs'ka, Sums'ka and Zaporiz'ka regions.
• Added about 500 points of interest all over Ukraine, particularly – in the cities of Rivne and Zhytomyr. Added certain number of border crossings. Naming of the border crossing has been standardized to include names of the crossings in both countries, country codes and type of transport, allowed for the crossing, if differs from automobile.
• Some corrections of the road network all over Ukraine.

Once again we thank to many our customers for the feedback and support. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map will be surely considered in the next releases.

• Considered some streets in Kyiv became one way recently.
• Improved routing in Kharkiv.
• Improved routing over the border of Ukraine when used with Garmin^® City Navigator maps.
• Added an indication of map version number in GPS navigator as well as in Mapsource program.

Corresponding map version for NNG navigation software is 2008.04.

• Added detailed coverage for the cities of Ivano-Frankivs'k, Kirovohrad, Rivne and Zhytomyr.
• E95 European road, that crosses Ukraine from North to South, has been detalised. Most of it now presents in the map as a dual carriage way, with road junctions, crossroads and U-turns shown precisely.
• E40 road has been also detalised along the segment Kyiv – Boryspil airport. "Highway" road type has been assigned to this segment.
• Corrected street network and improved routing over city of Odesa.
• Added more than 60 road junctions captured in details in Cherkas'ka, Chernihivs'ka, Dnipropetrovs'ka, Ivano-Frankivs'ka, Kyivs'ka, Kirovohrads'ka, Mykolaivs'ka, Odes'ka, Poltavs'ka, Rivnens'ka and Zhytomyrs'ka regions.
• Added over 2000 points of interest in the cities of Ivano-Frankivs'k, Kirovohrad, Luts'k, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Rivne, Uzhhorod and Zhytomyr.
• Some corrections of the road network all over Ukraine.

We thank to many our customers for the feedback and support. Suggestions that were not taken into account in this version of the map, will be surely considered in the next releases.

• Fixed the problem with street address and city search in Ukrainian (Cyrillic) version of the map in Nüvi 2xx devices with localised firmware and in MapSource program.
• Some minor corrections of road network attributes.

Corresponding map version for NNG navigation software is 2008.01.

• Added detailed coverage for the cities of Luts’k, Mykolaiv, Poltava and Uzhhorod.
• Corrected street network and improved routing over Donets'k and Zaporizhzhia.
• Some most recent changes in traffic management in Kyiv are taken into account.
• Added more than 50 road junctions captured in detail in Dnipropetrovs'ka, Donets'ka, Mykolaivs'ka, Poltavs'ka, Volyns'ka, Zakarpats'ka and Zaporiz'ka regions.
• Improved routing with Garmin^® City Navigator 9 map.
• Some corrections of the road network all over Ukraine.

Many thanks to Serhiy Cherskoy, Andriy Pavliuk, Serhiy Zharkov, Yuriy Grytsyshyn, Petro Riznyk, Farid Zaripov, Vitaliy Punko, Alexander Khirkh-Yalan and many other customers for precious remarks and asistance in map improvement.

Corresponding map version for NNG navigation software is 2007.10.

• Added detailed coverage for the cities of Simferopol', Sevastopol', Kherson, Kmel'nyts'kyi, Cherkasy.
• Street address search function now works in all 12 cities with detailed coverage.

We plan to extend the detailed coverage of the map including street address search substantially in the next version of CarteBlanche Ukraine map.

• Improved routing in Dnipropetrovs'k, Kharkiv and L'viv.
• Provided an option to dial POI's contact phone numbers from the GPS navigator via mobile phone (for Bluetooth compatible devices).
• Added more than 20 road junctions captured in detail to provide precise guidance over them in Dnipropetrovs'ka, Kyivs'ka, L'vivs'ka, Mykolaivs'ka, Khersons'ka, Khmel'nyts'ka, Cherkas'ka regions and in Krym (Crimea).

We will keep adding detailed road junctions in the next versions of the map.

• Some corrections of the address database in Kyiv.
• Added more than 1000 POIs such as banks, ATMs, service stations, shops, restaurants, tourist attractions and other.
• Many corrections of the road network all over Ukraine

Many thanks to Yuriy Grytsyshyn, Petro Riznyk, Valentyn Murashko, Valentyn Sovietov, Pavlo Khomenko, Volodymyr Parkhomets, Arsen from Kyiv, Oleksandr from Khmel'nyts'kyi, Serhiy from Donets'k and other customers for valuable remarks and support.