Amazon and Microsoft are investing in map service "HERE", and also the names of other manufacturers

ByLeonardo Rizzi

Three companies of BMW · Audi · DaimlerWe jointly acquired Nokia's map business "HERE"It is about December 2015, but now it is said that Amazon and Microsoft are interested in this "HERE" and are considering investment.

Amazon, Microsoft look for big data role in self-driving cars | Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-automakers-here-amazon-idUSKCN0WX2D8


Amazon and Microsoft will reportedly invest in here, the self-driving car mapping unit | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/1/11346710/amazon-microsoft-here-autonomous-car-tech-investment

"HERE" bought for 2.8 billion euros (about 370 billion yen) is a map service that Nokia has been working for over 20 years and a map application for iOS and Android was provided.

Amazon and Microsoft are interested in this HERE 's cloud computing ability, according to Reuters Amazon seems to consider becoming a shareholder. However, Amazon did not respond to requests for comments, and Microsoft said that he declined to comment.

As a company that is more interested, the names of the French car manufacturer Renault and the Continental of auto parts makers who hold Nissan under the umbrella are cited. Regarding Continental, we reveal that it is time to decide whether to invest in HERE.

Three companies, BMW, Audi, and Daimler, have made it clear that this map service will be promoted as an open business, and perhaps more manufacturers will participate and that HERE will be at the center of the world of automatic driving It may become.

HERE
https://company.here.com/here/