The current president of Amap (software company): Yu Yongfu
Amap is a leading domestic provider of digital map content, navigation and location service solutions. Since its inception in 2002, after twelve years of unremitting efforts and arduous exploration, it has accumulated solid technology and built high barriers to the map industry. The company has achieved significant development in various businesses and has become an industry leader.
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Development history of Amap:
In March 2018, Amap’s “Amap Hitch” business was launched.
In February 2014, Alibaba spent US$1.1 billion to complete the wholly-owned acquisition of Amap. AutoNavi became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba AutoNavi became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba In May 2013, Alibaba settled in AutoNavi with US$290 million and became the largest shareholder of AutoNavi.
In October 2012, AutoNavi successfully passed the AutomotiveSPICE Level 3 certification.
In September 2012, AutoNavi became Apple’s map service provider in China.
In July 2012, AutoNavi applied for the Class 9 trademark of "Cheyouhui" and planned to launch Cheyouhui portable GPS navigator and driving recorder.
In June 2012, the AutoNavi Map Cup China Location Application Competition opened in Beijing, once again setting off an upsurge in the development of location services in China.
In May 2012, AutoNavi participated in the Global Mobile Internet Conference and successfully hosted the "Intelligent Location" AutoNavi Special Forum.
In February 2012, Amap cooperated with TomTom to provide HDTraffic high-definition traffic information service.
In December 2011, AutoNavi ranked “No. 1” on the iPhone best-selling application software list and “No. 1” in navigation software.
In December 2011, the customized 3D panoramic acquisition vehicle developed by AutoNavi was officially put into use.
In October 2011, the "Gaode Cup" China Location Application Competition Award Ceremony concluded successfully at the Beijing International Convention Center.
In May 2011, the "Gaode Cup" China Location Application Competition opened in Beijing.
On May 17, 2011, Amap (formerly Mini Map) was launched and upgraded from a purely tool-based product to a comprehensive mobile life portal.
In March 2011, AutoNavi acquired Beijing Xiejin Technology Development Co., Ltd., a Chinese location service provider and an important partner in China Telecom’s mobile navigation business.
In February 2011, AutoNavi was jointly recognized by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Commerce and the State Administration of Taxation as a key software enterprise within the national planning layout.
In October 2010, AutoNavi and TomTom established a joint venture in China.
In September 2010, Amap obtained the "Class A Surveying and Mapping Qualification for Internet Map Services" issued by the National Bureau of Surveying and Mapping.
On July 1, 2010, AutoNavi was successfully listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in the United States, with the stock code AMAP.
In December 2009, AutoNavi began to build and optimize an integrated platform from data collection, production to products and services.
In July 2009, Amap released the iPhone version of Amap Navigation.
In February 2009, AutoNavi undertook the "Navigation Electronic Map Incremental Update and Application Services and Industrialization" project of the National Development and Reform Commission's satellite application high-tech industrialization project.
In January 2009, AutoNavi signed a contract to become the exclusive sponsor of the navigation map and application service project of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
In September 2008, AutoNavi cooperated with Audi to launch China's first commercial vehicle traffic information (RDS-TMC) service system in Beijing.
In January 2008, Amap released mini map, a free mobile map product.
In October 2007, AutoNavi developed an internationally leading electronic navigation map with 3D functions and support for advanced assisted driving systems, and began to provide 3D navigation electronic maps to Audi and BMW.
In October 2007, AutoNavi built a high-end navigation electronic map database covering 31 provinces/municipalities/autonomous regions across the country and the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
In June 2007, the first domestic vehicle-mounted navigation software independently developed by AutoNavi entered the market.
In April 2007, AutoNavi’s data production base of more than 7,900 square meters located in Changping Science and Technology Park in Beijing was put into use.
In October 2006, Amap acquired Beijing Xingtiandi Information Technology Co., Ltd. In December of the same year, Amap obtained the Class A qualification for surveying and mapping aerial photography.
In October 2006, AutoNavi successfully completed private placement financing of US$40 million.
In September 2006, AutoNavi cooperated with China Mobile to provide map data for its location service platform.
In August 2006, Amap merged with Beijing Tumeng Technology Co., Ltd., China's leading basic map service provider, to enter the Internet location service market.
In January 2006, AutoNavi signed a supply contract with FAW-Volkswagen and officially became FAW-Volkswagen’s navigation electronic map supplier.
In December 2005, AutoNavi signed a supply contract with Japan's Aisin AW and began to provide navigation electronic maps to Audi.
In November 2005, AutoNavi signed a supply contract with Delphi and began to provide navigation electronic maps to Shanghai General.
In September 2005, AutoNavi undertook the "Vehicle Intelligent Multimedia System" project of the National Development and Reform Commission's satellite navigation application industrialization project.
In August 2005, AutoNavi signed a supply contract with Alpine and began to provide navigation electronic maps to BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda and other models.
In June 2004, AutoNavi obtained the Class A surveying and mapping qualification for navigation electronic maps issued by the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, becoming the first private enterprise in the country to obtain this qualification, and began to provide navigation electronic maps to Shanghai Volkswagen.
In July 2003, AutoNavi developed a data collection tool and editing processing platform with independent intellectual property rights.
In September 2002, Amap jointly established Beijing Edifi Navigation Technology Co., Ltd. with Japan's Aisin AW, Fujitsu Ten, Fujitsu China and other companies.
In August 2002, AutoNavi Software Co., Ltd. was established, with a background as a GIS service provider.
Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia-Amap