~ Since 1994, over 400 road names have changed across South Africa ~
South Africa, January 2013 – According to TomTom data, 68% of the road name changes in South Africa happened in Durban, with 17% in Johannesburg, 11% in Pretoria and 4% in Cape Town.
When time is a factor and today, so limited, it is imperative to be able to arrive at the right location within the correct time frame. Failure to which may result in lost opportunities and inconvenienced, irritable, customers.
TomTom acknowledged how this was affecting both South Africans and their businesses, so they developed a way to embed both the new and old road name into their map data which they offer on their new GO Series devices. Now users can search for either the new or old name of a road and find their destination faster. To date TomTom have included approximately 400 alternative names in their map data. The device also has lifetime TomTom traffic which route the driver around congestion as well as a sudden jam ahead warning feature that alerts the driver to notable congestion ahead enabling the driver to reduce their speed to avoid a collision. It also has one line quick search which also saves time and irritation by making the seeking function seamless and quick. The device offers lifetime map upgrades for the life of the device so the user will not have to pay for new maps again.
“With the many differentiating features of the new GO Series devices, business owners will be able to equip their team members on the ground with quality information and a tool to help them complete their tasks efficiently, resulting in an efficient business, says Daan Henderickx, General Manager of TomTom Southern Africa.
The new GO Series devices start with an RRP of R2 599 and are available from Makro, Game, Incredible Connection, Hifi, CNA, Cape Union Mart, Duesouth, Takealot, ebucks,
Kalahari and Outdoor Warehouse.
About TomTom
Founded in 1991, TomTom (TOM2) is a leading provider of navigation and location-based products and services.
TomTom maps, traffic information and navigation technology power automotive in-dash systems, mobile devices, web based applications and government and business solutions.
TomTom also designs and manufactures its own location-based products including portable navigation devices and fleet management solutions, as well as GPS-enabled sports watches.
Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has 3,500 employees worldwide and sells its products in over 35 countries.
For further information, please visit www.tomtom.com.