GigaomNokia buys Medio Systems to help draw “cognitive maps”
Medio is the second company Nokia’s Here division has bought in the last month to help it create more personalized maps that do more than just give directions. Read more »
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Medio is the second company Nokia’s Here division has bought in the last month to help it create more personalized maps that do more than just give directions. Read more »
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