February 2026 Ricoh and Global Vision Multimedia Group (GVM) entered discussions for a strategic partnership in the Asia-Pacific region to expand advanced workplace technology solutions, including location-aware and multimedia systems supporting digital workplace environments.
January 2026 Visteon Corporation and TomTom launched an AI-powered in-car local navigation system integrating advanced vision-based intelligence, mapping technology, and on-device AI processing to deliver privacy-focused navigation experiences and strengthen next-generation positioning capabilities for automotive applications.
January 2026 Mappls (MapmyIndia) strengthened its indoor navigation and positioning ecosystem through a strategic investment in IwayPlus Technologies, an indoor mapping and wayfinding technology company, to expand next-generation location-based services and geospatial intelligence capabilities.
December 2025 Niantic Spatial partnered with Vantor to develop an integrated visual positioning solution for GPS-denied environments. The collaboration combines geospatial AI and spatial intelligence technologies to support autonomous platforms and mixed-reality operations requiring accurate positioning without satellite signals.