We’re pleased to announce the launch of the NDS.Live Evaluation Service on the NDS.Live Developer Portal – a major step toward making map-based software development more accessible, collaborative, and future-ready. This evaluation-only map platform lets you experiment with the NDS.Live specification using real-world map data, supporting everything from infotainment applications to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). By removing the need for full commercial contracts, it’s now easier than ever to test your ideas.
HERE (left) and NNG Maps (right) Evaluation Services in NDS.Live Map Viewer
The NDS.Live Evaluation Service is a dedicated offering that allows registered users to work with real-world map data – including both commercial and open map content – under evaluation terms. You can:
Usage is strictly non-commercial; you must accept the Terms and Conditions to ensure fair, clearly defined usage rights.
A rapidly growing user base – especially in infotainment and ADAS – drove the NDS Association to create a robust, easy-to-access test platform. This initiative lowers barriers for developers, encourages innovation, streamlines real-world validation, and helps refine the NDS.Live specification based on practical feedback.
Both NDS members and non-members (who have registered for evaluation) can sign in on the NDS.Live Developer Portal. In the “Maps” menu, you’ll see the available real-world evaluation services; simply follow the instructions to request an API key. NDS members must accept the Terms and Conditions, while non-members also provide organization details and a purpose of use before receiving a unique evaluation API token. For a smooth experience, try out the NDS.Live Map Viewer to explore everything visually.
NNG Maps, the latest addition to the NDS.Live Evaluation Service, provides an enhanced dataset based on open map data and expert oversight to ensure robust coverage for navigation, ADAS, and map visualization. By continuously integrating community updates and professionally curated data, NNG Maps offers accurate road geometry, frequent refreshes, and a reliable resource for both navigation and advanced features.
The NNG Maps Evaluation Service is available for Germany and California (USA) – two key regions for NDS.Live usage that cover an ideal mix of urban, highway, and rural areas. These regions are perfect for testing a wide range of real-world scenarios.
By adding NNG Maps to the NDS.Live Evaluation Services, we are expanding your access to high-quality, up-to-date map data. Simply request an API key from the NDS.Live Developer Portal and get started with the NDS.Live Map Viewer or your own tools. We look forward to seeing what you build.
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