On November 14, 2024, ThunderSoft (Stock Code: 300496), a leading global provider of products and technologies for operating systems and smart devices, and HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, announced a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in the field of intelligent navigation and high-definition maps. The collaboration aims to support the efficient development of navigation systems, contributing to a more connected and intelligent mobility ecosystem.

The agreement will enable both companies to leverage their technical strengths and platform resources for comprehensive and multifaceted cooperation. ThunderSoft’s Aqua Drive OS will integrate HERE location data and services, including HERE SDK, HD Map, and autonomous driving solutions. These AI-powered elements create a foundation for developers worldwide to build intelligent system platforms. In addition, the partnership will provide tailor-made intelligent navigation solutions for global markets, meeting the diverse requirements of automakers and consumers.

The two companies will also collaborate to develop immersive and interactive high-definition 3D mapping solutions by combining HERE’s map data with ThunderSoft’s Kanzi Map engine, setting a new benchmark for intelligent driving and navigation.

Deon Newman , Senior Vice President and General Manager of HERE Technologies, said, “This strategic partnership with ThunderSoft represents a transformative step in realizing the potential of AI and software-defined vehicles. By combining our best-in-class location technology with ThunderSoft’s advanced systems capabilities, together we will deliver deeper insights and intelligence into every journey, enabling our customers to create richer, more personalized experiences for their customers around the world.”

Hengshang Chang, Executive Chairman and President of SmartVehicle Business Group of ThunderSoft, emphasizes the strategic importance of this collaboration: “Our collaboration with HERE is of great significance. By integrating HERE’s map data and location platform capabilities with ThunderSoft’s pioneering vehicle operating system technology, we aim to develop more competitive and globally oriented intelligent navigation systems for the automotive industry, which will enable automakers to accelerate their growth.”

About HERE Technologies

HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technologies for nearly 40 years. Today, HERE’s location platform is recognized as the most comprehensive in the industry, powering location-based products, services, and personalized maps for organizations and businesses around the world. Learn how HERE is moving the world forward at here.com .

About ThunderSoft

ThunderSoft, a well-known provider of intelligent operating system products and technologies, has been continuously accumulating and innovating in the field of operating systems, with its business gradually expanding from smart phone to smart vehicle, AIOT and smart industries. Website: https://en.thundersoft.com