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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:18 am    Post subject: MiTAC Extends Relationship with Tele Atlas Reply with quote

Press release: MiTAC Extends Relationship with Tele Atlas to Provide Digital Maps and Location-Based Content for Mio and Navman Products

MiTAC brands to leverage Tele Atlas’ global digital map data and range of enhancement products throughout Asia, Europe and North America.

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands and Taipei, Taiwan, August 28, 2008 – Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions, and MiTAC International Corp. (TSE: 2315), announced today that MiTAC navigation solution subsidiaries Mio and Navman have extended their agreements to use Tele Atlas digital maps and content for each brand’s complete range of personal navigation devices and products. The agreement covers a three year period and marks an extension of the companies’ current partnerships, which began in 2005.

“We are excited to continue working with MiTAC’s Mio and Navman brands to deliver enhanced navigation solutions to consumers around the world,” said Bill Henry, CEO, Tele Atlas. “The combination of incorporating community feedback into our map update process and our new products enables Tele Atlas to provide MiTAC with the best digital maps and the innovative capabilities to create a rewarding customer navigation experience.”

“Our navigation brands Mio and Navman offer consumers a user-friendly, content-rich navigation experience. As we further expand globally, the digital maps we will leverage based on Tele Atlas’ comprehensive data collection processes – including new, qualified community content, will be pivotal to our initiatives,” said Billy Ho, President, MiTAC International Corp. “Tele Atlas’ commitment to our business and our partnership has remained constant over the years through dedicated support on marketing and retail channel initiatives, as well as on technical fronts. We are pleased to extend this relationship.”

Through the agreement, Mio and Navman products will be able to leverage Tele Atlas’ full line of digital map content and products, including navigable map data for 74 countries, Tele Atlasâ 3D Landmarks, Tele Atlasâ Digital Elevation Model, Tele Atlas Safety Cameras, content for nearly 30 millions of points of interest (POIs) and additional map content products, through 2011.

About Tele Atlas
Tele Atlas delivers the digital maps and dynamic content that power many of the world’s most essential navigation and location-based services (LBS). Through a combination of its own products and partnerships, Tele Atlas offers map coverage of more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company was founded in 1984 and has approximately 2,000 full-time staff and contract cartographers at offices in 24 countries. Today, Tele Atlas maps are developed with the insight of a community of millions of GPS system users worldwide, who are adding to the company’s unmatched network of sources to track and validate changes in real time, and deliver the best digital maps and dynamic content. For more information, visit www.teleatlas.com. Tele Atlas is a subsidiary of TomTom N.V.

About MiTAC International Corp.

Founded in the 1990’s MiTAC International has based its business model on Innovation, Design, Manufacture and Service (IDMS), thereby providing our clients with a totally integrated solution. This solution is managed by the following Business Units (BU): Client System, Enterprise, Mobile Communication, and Tyan. The core competence of Mitac International centers on in-house software development, innovative integrated hardware technology, ID design ability, vertical-manufacture ability and brand management ability. MiTAC’s Mobile Business Communications Unit is focused on developing integrated hand-held products, including GPS, GPS PDA, and GPS PDA Phones, with the emphasis on moving towards High Profit, Value-Added Design, Manufacturer and Sales. Today MiTAC has become No. 3 in the Hand-held GPS market throughout the world. Website: www.mitac.com

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:08 pm    Post subject: TomTom sets new standard for navigation industry Reply with quote

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Press release: TomTom sets new standard for navigation industry

~ New dynamic route guidance fundamentally improves in-car navigation; if there is a faster route, the new TomTom GO x40 LIVE will find it ~

IFA - Berlin, 28 August 2008 – TomTom, the world’s leading navigation solutions provider, today presents its most innovative product yet. The connected TomTom GO x40 LIVE delivers dynamic navigation and route guidance that continuously adapts to changing road conditions and always gives drivers the fastest route to a destination.

The three models of the TomTom GO x40 LIVE series (TomTom GO 940 LIVE, TomTom GO 740 LIVE and TomTom GO 540 LIVE) come with a new and extended version of TomTom’s unique IQ Routes™ technology. TomTom IQ Routes™ is now based on historical travel time information for every road, specified for every day of the week, at five minute intervals.

The TomTom GO x40 LIVE automatically connects to TomTom’s exclusive High Definition (HD) Traffic service for the most accurate and detailed live traffic information. It will now be available in the UK, Germany, France and Switzerland for the first time, in addition to the Netherlands, where the service was introduced at the end of 2007. If the measured traffic conditions differ from the expected traffic flow, the TomTom GO x40 LIVE will automatically calculate a better, alternative route, if one is available. The expected time of arrival will be adjusted accordingly.

Launch of TomTom LIVE Services
The TomTom GO x40 LIVE series has plug & play connectivity built in, and comes with a number of valuable information services for motorists.

• TomTom High Definition Traffic™ service for the most accurate and current traffic information en route, now available for the first time in the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, as well as in the Netherlands.
• TomTom Safety Alerts including real-time safety camera reporting and sharing, meaning users can keep each other informed about mobile safety cameras. Safety alerts in the UK will be supplied by Road Angel.
• TomTom Fuel Prices: up-to-date fuel price information guides users to the cheapest fuel stations along their routes or in their area.
• TomTom unlocks the power of online Local Search with Google. It turns search results into a destination with the press of a button. This gives users access to millions of locations.

“The introduction of the new TomTom GO x40 LIVE series and LIVE Services marks a fundamental breakthrough in the quality and functionality of navigation devices, and how people will use them,” says Harold Goddijn, TomTom’s chief executive officer. “We don’t want our customers to spend time in traffic if they don’t have to. With the new TomTom GO x40 LIVE, we provide drivers with the best routing information available, and we help them to make intelligent decisions that save time and money, putting them back in control.”

“Through the introduction of TomTom LIVE Services we are also evolving from a pure PND manufacturer to a provider of state-of-the-art routing information,” Goddijn adds. “We believe that through those innovations, we can enhance the lives of millions.”

TomTom GO x40 LIVE range
The new TomTom GO x40 LIVE series features three models; the TomTom GO 940 LIVE, TomTom GO 740 LIVE and TomTom GO 540 LIVE*. Each comes with an iconic flat design and a new, high-quality user interface with optimised icons for even easier navigation through the device menu.

All products come with TomTom’s wide range of award-winning navigation features, including IQ Routes, HD Traffic as part of LIVE Services and TomTom Map Share - TomTom’s unique map improvement technology. The improved advanced lane guidance feature now gives drivers clear instructions at complex junctions.

The new Active Dock incorporates a system connector, so the device can be semi-integrated into the car, while ensuring easy docking and charging.

With safety in mind, the TomTom GO LIVE series now also features voice command and control in addition to existing safety options, providing customers with more safety features than any other navigation device. For the first time, users can plan a route or make a phone call just using their voice. More than 100 tasks can be activated by voice, so drivers can keep their eyes focused on the road ahead.

The TomTom GO x40 LIVE series comes with a full range of accessories to match the design and finish of the new range.

Availability and pricing
TomTom LIVE Services and the TomTom GO x40 LIVE series will be available in the UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Switzerland from Autumn 2008. Suggested retail prices start from £299**. A free three month trial period for TomTom LIVE Services is included. Following this, users can register for a monthly, flat-fee subscription of £9.95** with no hidden costs, so they can continue to receive all LIVE Services directly to their device.

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“In case of any discrepancy between this press release and the original English version, the English version prevails”.

Notes to Editors:
*Availability and price of the TomTom GO x40 LIVE series and TomTom LIVE Services may differ by country. Some LIVE Services are country specific.
**Approximate pricing - final UK pricing will be announced nearer to the time of retail launch.

About TomTom

TomTom NV is the world's leading navigation solutions provider. TomTom's products are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use, safety and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; these are the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom XL and TomTom ONE ranges and the TomTom RIDER. Additionally, independent research proves that TomTom products have a significant positive effect on driving and road safety. TomTom offers a portfolio of content and services for TomTom's navigation products, which are easily available through TomTom HOME. TomTom also provides navigation software products that integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDAs and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom's products are sold through a network of leading retailers in over 30 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and South Africa. TomTom is listed at Euronext Amsterdam in The Netherlands. For more information, go to http://www.tomtom.com.






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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:19 pm    Post subject: TOP WIRELESS CARRIER CEOS TAKE THE STAGE AT CTIA WIRELESS Reply with quote

Press release: TOP WIRELESS CARRIER CEOS TAKE THE STAGE AT
CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & ENTERTAINMENT 2008®

Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile Share Their Open Network Plans

Washington, D.C. August 28, 2008 – In what is sure to be a defining moment at the upcoming CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008® show, CEOs Lowell McAdam (Verizon Wireless), Robert Dotson (T-Mobile) and Dan Hesse (Sprint Nextel) will take the keynote stage on Wednesday, September 10 to discuss their plans for opening up their wireless networks, including the development and integration of open devices, operating systems and applications. CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment takes place September 10-12, at Moscone West in San Francisco. Keynote sessions take place at 9:30 a.m. on Level 3 of Moscone West.

"Open networks continue to be an area of intense interest, and wireless carriers are clearly committed to the concept of `openness,'" said Steve Largent, president and chief executive officer of CTIA—The Wireless Association. "Attendees will have the opportunity to learn first hand how some of the leading carriers are implementing their unique open initiatives."

Lowell McAdam is president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless, and also serves as CTIA chairman. Robert Dotson is president and chief executive officer of T-Mobile USA and the incoming CTIA chairman for 2009. Dan Hesse was named chief executive officer of Sprint Nextel in December 2007.

Additional keynote speakers scheduled to present on September 10 include Marco Boerries, executive vice president of Connected Life at Yahoo! Inc., Craig McCaw, chairman of Clearwire and John Stanton, founder of Trilogy Partnership. McCaw and Stanton will provide an introspective look at the early days of wireless and their unique insights into how the industry is evolving.

About CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008®
CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008, the largest wireless data event in the industry, truly embodies the ever-changing, dynamic and innovative world of wireless data in enterprise and in entertainment. This is the one show that brings key audiences such as enterprise users, solution providers, content owners and mobile distributors together to form strategic partnerships, service industry needs and create new innovations in wireless data. For more news visit http://www.ctiashow.com.

CTIA -The Wireless Association® is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers. CTIA is also recognized as the premiere producer of two annual technology events representing the complete wireless, mobile and Internet industries: CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008 takes place in San Francisco, September 10-12; CTIA WIRELESS 2009 takes place in Las Vegas, April 1-3. Visit http://www.ctia.org.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:29 pm    Post subject: ASD announces new iPhone 3G compatible Car Charger. Reply with quote

Press release: ASD announces new iPhone 3G compatible Car Charger.

Berlin, Germany-August 28, 2008, ASD announces compatible for Sensor Safe AC Power Charger for the iPhone 3G.

AC Power Charger
Keep your iPhone 3G or iPod powered up when you are traveling. AC to DC power, provides for a 5W 1000 mA DC output with constant voltage source. USB power travel charger for your iPhone and iPod.

Automatically self adjusting AC current selector for 110V/240 volts outlets. Adapter is made to work specifically with the iPhone 3G and will avoid interfering with the touch sensor operation of the iPhone screen. To be compatible with the frequency-hopping touch sensors in the iPhone, our power adapter design conform to the guidelines for its converter switching frequencies.

About ASD
Advance Sound Devices is a company that develops and manufactures iPhone and iPod accessories. ASD is committed to meeting our customer's needs through an expert, effective and personal service communication process.

For more information about ASD, visit http://www.designforiPhone.com
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:34 pm    Post subject: Technologies at CTIA IT & Entertainment 2008 Reply with quote

Press release: AuthenTec to Showcase New Fingerprint-Enabled Wireless Products and Technologies at CTIA IT & Entertainment 2008

Highlights Newest Mobile Input Technology, Featuring Multi-Function Touchpad Control, Personalization and Convenient Security for Mobile Phones

SAN FRANCISCO & MELBOURNE, Fla. --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 28, 2008 AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world's leading provider of fingerprint sensors and solutions, announced that it will feature its newest wireless products and technology at CTIA IT & Entertainment 2008 in San Francisco September 10-12. AuthenTec's exhibit, located at Moscone West in booth #225, will also feature new world phones, smart phones and other wireless products that integrate AuthenTec fingerprint sensors for versatile Power of Touch(R) features that extend beyond security to include convenience, personalization and navigation.
AuthenTec will be demonstrating the Company's durable new TouchStone(TM) packaging technology as well as several new mobile devices that have integrated AuthenTec's new AES17XX family of low power fingerprint sensors for the wireless market. On display will be AuthenTec-enabled smart phones and mobile devices from Casio-Hitachi Mobile, Fujitsu, HTC, JRC, LG, MEDION and Samsung. Products include the first NTT DOCOMO phone to incorporate AuthenTec's TrueNav(R) user navigation features.

More than 9 million mobile phones have included an AuthenTec sensor to provide one-touch access to content and services, secure mobile commerce, touchpad-like navigation, and personal data privacy and convenient security.

About AuthenTec

With more than 35 million sensors shipped worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in providing fingerprint authentication sensors and solutions to the high-volume PC, wireless device, and access control markets. AuthenTec's award-winning sensors take full advantage of The Power of Touch(R) by utilizing the company's patented TruePrint(R) technology to deliver the most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch-powered features that extend beyond user authentication. The company's customers include: ASUSTeK, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Hitachi, HTC, Lenovo, LG Electronics, Samsung and Toshiba, among others.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:36 pm    Post subject: Garmin(R) Announces Completion of the Acquisition of its... Reply with quote

Press release: Garmin(R) Announces Completion of the Acquisition of its Distributor in Portugal

CAYMAN ISLANDS --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 28, 2008 Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of SatSignal- Equipamentos de Comunicacoes e de Navegacao, S.A., the distributor of Garmin's consumer products in Portugal. The company will be renamed Garmin Portugal- Equipamentos de Comunicacao e Navegacao, S. A. and will continue operations at its current headquarters located in Cacem, near Lisbon, Portugal.
Dr. Min Kao, chairman and CEO of Garmin Ltd., said "The acquisition of SatSignal is expected to strengthen Garmin's presence in Portugal. We are pleased to welcome the SatSignal team into the Garmin family and look forward to the full integration of SatSignal into our European operations."

Financial terms of the transaction were not released.

About Garmin Ltd.

The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:39 pm    Post subject: Garmin(R) Offers nuMaps Guarantee(TM) Reply with quote

Press release: Garmin(R) Offers nuMaps Guarantee(TM)

New nuvi, zumo customers eligible for free map update Within 60 days of new device activation

OLATHE, Kan. --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 27, 2008 Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today its nuMaps Guarantee, which will ensure that new owners of select Garmin personal navigation devices (PNDs) receive the most updated map available.
"Garmin strives to make sure that our customers have the most current and up-to-date maps. As roads and points of interest change, we work closely with our map provider, NAVTEQ, to continually update our databases," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "Now, when a customer starts using their new Garmin, they can be assured that their unit will have access to the latest version of road maps."

"We're pleased with Garmin's efforts to make the freshest, most accurate map data available to its customers," commented Cliff Fox, Senior Vice President, Map Division at NAVTEQ. "Our research indicates that portable navigation device users are more satisfied with their systems when the map data is up-to-date."

After a customer purchases a new nuvi or zumo PND, they can check to see if they are eligible for a free map update simply by registering their unit at http://my.garmin.com within 60 days of the first use of their new PND. If new map data is available anytime during that 60-day period, the user can request and download the new data, free of charge, by following simple online prompts.

The nuMaps Guarantee program will begin on October 15, 2008. Anyone who first used their new nuvi or zumo PND on August 17th or later will be eligible for a free map update - provided their unit is registered with Garmin and a new map is available within 60 days of the unit's first use.

For more information on the nuMaps Guarantee, visit http://www.garmin.com/numaps.

About Garmin

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, nuvi, and zumo are registered trademarks, and nuMaps Guarantee is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company's future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:40 pm    Post subject: Garmin(R) Expands Affordable nuvi(R) 2x5 Series Reply with quote

Press release: Garmin(R) Expands Affordable nuvi(R) 2x5 Series, Offering Hands-Free Calling and Lifetime Traffic Alerts

OLATHE, Kan. --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 27, 2008 Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the next evolution of the popular nuvi 2x5 series, adding top-of-the-line features to this family of affordable navigators. The nuvi 265T, 265WT and 275T enhance upon their 2x5-series predecessors with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and provide free traffic alerts.
"Many customers want a simple-to-use, low-cost personal navigator, but find themselves in need of premium add-ons along the way," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "These devices add two of the most popular premium features - traffic alerts and hands-free calling - to an affordable, yet powerful navigator."

In addition to features offered by other members of the nuvi 2x5 family, these new navigators boast lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ Traffic that allow drivers to steer clear of traffic accidents, road closures and construction. These devices come standard with a traffic receiver that will provide alerts in the coverage areas, and no subscription fee is required. Thanks to Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, these nuvis make it possible for drivers to make and receive calls using the unit's built-in microphone and speaker. For states which prohibit the use of handheld cell phones while driving, the Bluetooth hands-free option is ideal. With the patented auto time zone feature, these nuvis will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating. All nuvis in the 2x5 series include Garmin's new HotFix(TM) feature which automatically calculates and stores critical satellite information for fast satellite reception. For the ultimate in awareness, these compact nuvis will also display the speed limit for major roadways.

The nuvi 265T and 265WT will be available with preloaded comprehensive coverage of North America. For transatlantic travel, the nuvi 275T comes standard with mapping for North America and Europe. These nuvis are available in vibrant 4.3" or 3.5" screens that display shaded digital elevation mapping. All models will announce street names in their voice prompts, advising drivers to "Turn right on Elm Street," rather than "Turn right in 500 feet."

Using Garmin's unique Web site - Garmin Connect Photos - users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nuvi, for a photo-rich navigation guide. With Garmin's "Where Am I?" feature, nuvi is always aware of a driver's surroundings. At any time, drivers can look up their exact location including nearest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection.

For information about pricing and availability, go to http://www.garmin.com and http://www.garmin.blogs.com. Lifetime traffic alerts extend for the useful life of the nuvi unit or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier.

About Garmin International Inc.

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and nuvi are registered trademarks and HotFix is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company's future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:40 pm    Post subject: Garmin(R) Introduces nuvi(R) 7x5 Series with Lane Assist Reply with quote

Press release: Garmin(R) Introduces nuvi(R) 7x5 Series with Lane Assist, Giving Drivers a Clear Picture of the Road Ahead

OLATHE, Kan. --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 27, 2008 Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the next evolution of the nuvi 700 series, adding state-of-the-art technology to this popular line of advanced navigators. With lane assist, the nuvi 7x5 series provides drivers with a clear illustration of what lies ahead on their route.
"Garmin's nuvi 7x5 series uses lane assist to make navigation clearer and easier than ever before," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "The lane assist view takes the guesswork out of driving through a busy intersection or an unfamiliar city. Drivers will no longer have to speculate which turn lane to be in, or what lane leads to which exit - that's nuvi's job."

This new and improved series gives clear guidance on a 4.3" touchscreen that details upcoming maneuvers and specific driving directions, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. In some areas, a 3-D transparent view of buildings appears, giving drivers a more realistic depiction of their location. The nuvi 7x5 series also features accelerated map-drawing and routing capabilities, and makes screen zooming even smoother than before. For faster satellite prediction, nuvi 7x5 has Garmin's HotFix(TM) feature which automatically calculates and stores critical satellite information.

The nuvi 755T, 765T and 775T will come standard with a traffic receiver that provides lifetime traffic alerts in coverage areas from NAVTEQ Traffic. The cost of the traffic receiver is included with the purchase of these devices - no subscription fee is required. The nuvi 765T adds Bluetooth(R) wireless technology for hands-free calling and supports a powerful advanced audio amplifier for a stereo Bluetooth connection. For transatlantic travel, nuvi 775T adds mapping of North America and Europe. The nuvi 785T features an MSN Direct receiver with trial subscription that includes updated information about traffic conditions, fuel prices, weather reports, movie listings, headline news, stock quotes and local events. For more information on MSN Direct services and coverage areas, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com. To give motorists the highest degree of awareness, this series of advanced navigators also displays speed limits for major roadways.

In addition, each nuvi 7x5 also comes standard with the popular "Where Am I?" feature, enabling drivers to look up their exact location including nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and gas stations at any time. Drivers can also associate their favorite images with saved locations using Garmin's own unique Web site - Garmin Connect Photos - where users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google's Panoramio photo sharing community.

For information about pricing and availability, go to http://www.garmin.com and http://www.garmin.blogs.com. Lifetime traffic alerts extend for the useful life of the nuvi unit or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier.

About Garmin International Inc.

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and nuvi are registered trademarks and HotFix is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company's future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of Garmin's Form 10-K can be downloaded at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:00 pm    Post subject: NAVIGON launches new sat nav models Reply with quote

Press release: NAVIGON launches new sat nav models

The new NAVIGON 1200 | 1210 and 2200 | 2210 series deliver an optimum mix of first-class technology at cost-efficient entry prices. The dual entry-range solution provides users with the freedom to choose the device which best suits their requirements.

London, 29th August 2008 – The new NAVIGON 1200 | 1210 and 2200 | 2210 series sat navs, launched in the UK today, offer price-conscious buyers a highly attractive entry-level navigation option. The NAVIGON 1200 with UK and Ireland maps and the 1210 with maps of 40 European countries deliver modern design and ease of use with extensive functionality at an excellent price. For the more demanding user, the NAVIGON 2200 with UK and Ireland maps and 2210 with 40 European country maps offer a more premium alternative for entry-level buyers with integrated Pro versions of Reality View and Speed Assistant plus Text-to-Speech and integrated Traffic (TMC) receiver should customers wish to add this service. Both units are extremely slim design but the 2200 | 2210 comes in a more striking, chrome frame design.

“The new NAVIGON 1200 | 1210 and 2200 | 2210 series sat navs are ideal for people who do not require all the navigation functions that are technically feasible nowadays but still want quality, reliability, easy operation and attractive design,” says Peter Blampied, Country Manager UK & Ireland, NAVIGON. “With these new offerings, NAVIGON now optimally covers the important price ranges in the UK and Ireland markets from the value-price starter models to the award winning high-end, luxury-class navigation device.”

The new NAVIGON sat navs incorporate the latest software technology as well as the latest Lane Assistant Pro offering a better overview and showing the ideal lane position before a turn-off at multi-lane junctions. Lane Assistant Pro also indicates the next turn so lane positioning makes sense through a complete manoeuvre. Other new features include Emergency Help, which gives access to all relevant information on the nearest hospital, police station, garages and pharmacies at a single click (contact data such as addresses and telephone numbers are also provided). Furthermore, in addition to two million pre-entered special destinations, users can now save their own favourites to the map under a name of their choice and indicated by a special icon.

The NAVIGON 1200 | 1210 series comes equipped with a ‘lite’ version of Reality View to display motorway exits realistically but unlike the NAVIGON 2200 | 2210 series, the 1200 | 1210 series does not have the option of upgrading to Traffic information delivered over RDS/TMC.

For the more demanding user who still wants an entry-level solution, the NAVIGON 2200 | 2210 series includes Reality View Pro to display exits at multi-lane crossroads in urban areas as well as full signposting at complex motorway exits and junctions. Also included is Text-to-speech to announce the turns with the road names and numbers. The integrated TMC traffic information module with the TMC antenna cleverly integrated into the car charger cable, works in all countries with free-to-air traffic information services. Sadly there are no free-to-air providers in the UK but with an upgrade to a lifetime premium TMC license costing just £40 from the NAVIGON Fresh online service, users can have the best traffic information available. A special icon pops-up on screen telling the user the severity of the traffic issue on their route and the distance. Touching the icon gives more information and prompts the to ignore the alert or to request a detour.

The NAVIGON 1200 | 1210 and 2200 | 2210 series calculate even the most complex routes quickly with a 375 MHz processor and 64 MB RAM and all the devices can use the NAVIGON Fresh online service, which allows you to upgrade the units regularly. Through the NAVIGON Fresh service users can add additional features such as Landmark View 3D and also access map update services. NAVIGON FreshMaps offers maps of 40 European countries, which are updated every three months. The price of a 24-month subscription is £79.99. The memory of both the 1200 | 1210 and 2200 | 2210 series can easily be expanded by means of a Micro SD card.

Pricing and availability

· The NAVIGON 1210 (maps of 40 European countries) is available in September at an RRP of £124.99 inc. VAT

· The NAVIGON 2210 (maps of 40 European countries) is available in September at an RRP of £149.99 inc. VAT

· Available at amazon.co.uk , dabs.com and other leading suppliers

· Accessories and services available from navigon.com

About NAVIGON:

NAVIGON AG is one of the leading suppliers of navigation systems worldwide. NAVIGON produces its own portable navigation devices and, through partnerships with well-known manufacturers of entertainment electronic equipment, stands for superior quality GPS navigation for pocket PCs, PNDs and mobile phones. Furthermore, NAVIGON offers professional navigation solutions such as driver assistance components for OEM suppliers in the motor vehicle industry. NAVIGON was founded in 1991, employs more than 400 staff and has offices in Asia, Europe and North America. - NAVIGON. And the world is yours.

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Web: www.navigon.com
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:04 pm    Post subject: Active DAS Systems Will Lead In-Building Wireless Revenues Reply with quote

Press release: Regardless of Party Politics, Active DAS Systems Will Lead In-Building Wireless Revenues to $9.2 Billion by 2013

NEW YORK - August 29, 2008 -
At the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado this week, active distributed antenna systems (DAS) provided by ADC played a key role in the political process by providing mobile communications inside major convention buildings. Large infrastructures, such as those used by the DNC, are most in need of better in-building wireless coverage and active DAS provide the best solution overall. Indeed, as reported extensively in a recent ABI Research study, the provision of coverage in the largest buildings will drive active DAS systems growth at a compound annual growth rate of 28% through 2013.

Active DAS systems deliver the greatest cost benefit in very large buildings. Below 500,000 square feet, passive systems such as repeaters and passive DAS systems start to become more cost-effective. But with data services becoming a greater portion of wireless services ARPU, capacity becomes an equally relevant design factor.

According to ABI Research principal analyst Dan Shey, “Capacity is playing an increased role in the design of in-building wireless systems. As buildings get smaller, and with the presence of older passive systems, solutions will utilize a toolkit of options including repeaters, femtocells, picocells, and passive and active DAS systems. Interestingly, this solution complexity will also create a very competitive supplier environment.”

In-building wireless systems will also provide the communications infrastructure to serve the needs resulting from other growing trends such as public safety coverage and environmental concerns. Says Shey, “As in-building wireless systems become more useful to building owners and enterprises, reliability, throughput, and manageability will become important design factors. This will drive product development in all related equipment and will create more managed services opportunities, ultimately growing the in-building wireless ecosystem and revenues.”

The ABI Research report, “In-Building Wireless: Connecting Networks and Services,” examines the growing complexities of the in-building wireless marketplace including greater mobile data services usage, VoWi-Fi, femtocells, WiMAX, and building automation. It includes forecasts and estimates for different systems by region, outlines the advantages and limitations of each system, and profiles the leading companies providing equipment and services.

This study forms part of two ABI Research Services, Business Mobility and Mobile Networks.

ABI Research is a leading market research firm focused on the impact of emerging technologies on global consumer and business markets. Utilizing a unique blend of market intelligence, primary research, and expert assessment from its worldwide team of industry analysts, ABI Research assists hundreds of clients each year with their strategic growth initiatives. For information, visit www.abiresearch.com
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:15 pm    Post subject: Sprint signs partners for Pioneering Xohm WiMAX location ... Reply with quote

Press release: Sprint signs partners for Pioneering Xohm WiMAX location-based services

New geobrowsing services will customize, localize and enrich the personal mobile broadband experience

HERNDON, Va. - Aug. 28, 2008 - XOHM TM WiMAX mobile broadband customers can have information customized for their locations and personalized to their needs with new Sprint (NYSE: S) ecosystem agreements that help pioneer subscriber location services.

Sprint is building a WiMAX high-speed mobile data network which will debut commercially in Baltimore this September. Other cities are expected to receive service in the fourth quarter and beyond. "The XOHM mobile broadband experience will be largely location-centric," explained Rick Robinson, vice president of XOHM Services. "We're creating a new dimension to online presence, making points of interest near your current location easy to identify and access. This ‘geobrowsing' effect provides location context and will give XOHM members a richer personal broadband experience when they're mobile."

Unique location and personalization capabilities will customize information for the user at home, at work or places in between. Customers with WiMAX-capable devices such as laptops and other portable devices will have location-based information at their fingertips, easily finding businesses, entertainment or events and quickly checking weather and traffic to get there. They can search for interests, see results plotted on a map, acquire detailed information, get directions and assemble friends conveniently while mobile.

The location-enabled mobile experience will span a range of devices such as laptops, mobile Internet devices, media players, cameras and car navigation. XOHM is enabling web services application programming interfaces (APIs) so a broad collection of service developers and device partners can use location to offer increased utility for XOHM members. XOHM will offer these location capabilities with a corresponding privacy policy to make sure XOHM members are informed about how XOHM will handle their data. At launch, a XOHM portal will offer location-based content from leading brands including:

- uLocate Communications Inc. of Boston, Mass. the primary partner in building XOHM's location enabled mobile experience, is providing its WHERETM platform and leading friend finding application Buddy Beacon® to connect XOHM customers with their favorite people, places and things. Through WHERE, XOHM users will have access to local information including restaurant reviews, news, events, weather and much more. Select launch partners on the WHERE platform include Yelp, Eventful, Topix, NAVTEQ and Accuweather.

- Yelp Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., the leading Web site for local business reviews, provides relevant user reviews and ratings for anything local, from restaurants to doctors and more. The reviews can be searched and sorted by category or shown in a map view, with access to Yelp.com for details on any of the three million local reviews.

- Eventful Inc. of San Diego, Calif., will provide users with listings of local events displayed in a map view. Customers can select sub-categories of interest, search for events and click through to Eventful.com to get more event information and purchase tickets.

- Topix LLC of Palo Alto, Calif., will provide local news based on current location as a summary, with an option to read full stories and others at its site.

- NAVTEQ of Chicago, Ill., will offer XOHM customers NAVTEQ TrafficTM real-time local traffic and commuter updates with links to the Traffic.com® Web site for additional detailed construction, incident and drive time information.

- AccuWeather of State College, Penna., will provide three-day forecasts based on users' current locations. An easy link to AccuWeather.com mobile Web site gives more forecast details, radar/satellite images, and more.

- Google Inc. of Mountain View, Calif., will contribute industry-leading Local Search capability along with additional features and functionality from Google Maps.

- Openwave Systems Inc. of Redwood City, Calif. will provide the location platform that enables XOHM partners to use location to provide valuable services.

- Autodesk Inc. of San Rafael, Calif., will provide a standards-based interface and geospatial services, such as addresses, ZIP code and city/state information, to enhance location within the XOHM network.

"By incorporating location and local content at such a fundamental level Sprint is bringing something entirely new to the user experience," said Greg Sterling founder of Sterling Market Intelligence and senior analyst, Local Mobile Search. "And the ability of that experience to travel with the user and automatically adapt to new locations is equally powerful."

Sprint is working with WiMAX ecosystem partners and others to incorporate WiMAX technology in a range of computing, portable multi-media, interactive and other business and consumer electronic devices, and to provide XOHM customers with a unique mobile broadband service experience. Additional information can be found at www.xohm.com

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:56 pm    Post subject: Rockford Map Publishers, Inc. Selects TerraGo Technologies.. Reply with quote

Press release: Rockford Map Publishers, Inc. Selects TerraGo Technologies to Create New Medium and Functionality for Plat Books
August 28, 2008
TerraGo Technologies
GIS Software Products
Location: Atlanta, United States of America

BELVIDERE, IL and ATLANTA, GA – August 28, 2008 – Rockford Map Publishers, Inc., the leading provider of land ownership and plat data for professional markets in both the public and private sectors, has selected TerraGo Technologies, the visionary provider of tools, technology and know-how for building collaborative geospatial applications (GeoApps), to provide interactive electronic mapping solutions to enhance the digital production of its plat maps.

Rockford Map Publishers’ plat books display current land ownership information including acreage and parcel boundaries, an index to owners, an index to roads and a general highway map as standard features. Other useful features contained in the plat book are aerial imagery and a latitude and longitude grid system on each page.

TerraGo’s Map2PDF® software solution and the TerraGo Toolbar expand capabilities for plat book users, enabling them to merge maps and images from various sources; integrate content and annotations; and configure functionality and workflows (GeoApps), using geo-enabled PDF files. Customers are able to create maps with up-to-date, detailed land ownership information and export the plat data to a geo-enabled PDF file that can easily be viewed, manipulated and distributed with others in the field and at home base.

“Due to the growing popularity of GPS systems, the aerial imagery as well as latitude and longitude grid system features contained in our plat books have had widespread appeal to users,” said Suzanne Young, president of Rockford Map Publishers. “By providing this same data in a geo-enabled PDF, we are able to offer a new digital medium that allows for a more functional product for our customers.”

“TerraGo’s easy to use, collaborative software solution provides for a precision method enabling customers to create highly accurate plat maps,” said Howard Klayman, director of federal programs, TerraGo Technologies. “Users can delineate property information by tracing shapefiles over aerial imagery and load these shapefiles into GPS systems. Field users can access the GeoApps on local kiosks and export the polygon as a shapefile.”

About Rockford Map Publishers, Inc.
With over 64 years of experience Rockford Map Publishers has been on the leading edge of mapping technology for decades. From the days of hand-drawn and IBM® key punch machines through CAD and Illustrator® to ESRI® and Arc products Rockford Map has always kept its focus on being a leader in the data/mapping industry. Rockford Map has published over 4.5 million plat books for over 650 counties in 18 states since 1944. Plat books are county atlases that show large-parcel land ownership along with detailed base map features. They are a necessary reference tool for industries like agriculture, forestry, real estate, land development, and municipal government. In addition to the plat books, the company also offers a suite of digital products to deliver data as well as offering custom research and mapping and large format wall maps based on their plat books. For more information on any of Rockford Map Publishers’ products, call 1-800-321-1627 or visit the company’s website at www.rockfordmap.com.

About TerraGo Technologies
As the pioneer of geo-enabled PDFs, TerraGo Technologies removes technology barriers to broaden the access and application of geospatial data. TerraGo’s advanced tools and technology are built for the Adobe platform to enable geospatial applications that meet the needs of all types of end users, regardless of GIS expertise. This process enables GeoApps, the use of geospatial PDFs and other portable content formats to create real-world applications of geographic data. Providing unmatched GeoApp expertise, complete end-user focus and geospatial data source independence, TerraGo makes it cost effective to easily build and deliver GeoApps for use by anyone, anywhere. TerraGo equips more than 600 customers and a quarter-million users, including government agencies at the local, state and federal levels, regulated industries and other private enterprises. For more information, visit www.terragotech.com.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:00 pm    Post subject: Fugro EarthData Wins MAPPS Project of the Year Award Reply with quote

Press release: Fugro EarthData Wins MAPPS Project of the Year Award
August 28, 2008
Fugro-Earthdata ( formerly Earthdata International)
Photogrammetry & Aerial Surveying, Geospatial Technology
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

FUGRO EARTHDATA WINS MAPPS PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Fugro EarthData’s Texas Benthic Mapping Project won top honors in the annual Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS). Named “Project of the Year,” the company’s landmark effort to automate seagrass habitat mapping along the U.S. Gulf Coast pioneered a new semi-automated process for image classification; a task that formerly required time-intensive manual photointerpretation methods.

Fugro EarthData’s approach to the Texas Benthic Mapping Project combined high resolution digital airborne imagery with object-oriented feature extraction software and classification and regression tree (CART) analysis. Applicable to land-based or shallow-water mapping, the innovative methodology streamlines production, eliminates bias and inconsistency, and provides quantitative accuracy assessment.

“By all accounts, the Texas Benthic Mapping Project is a fine example of how the private and public sectors can work together toward the common goals of improved data accuracy and increased production efficiencies,” said Fugro EarthData President Edward Saade. “We are thrilled to have won this award and share its honor with our team members, The Alta Vista Company and Avineon, Inc., as well as with our client, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coastal Services Center and their project partners, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies.”

The September issue of POB magazine will include a feature about the MAPPS excellence awards; the current issue of Earth Imaging Journal details the Texas Benthic Mapping Project in its cover article.

About MAPPS: Formed in 1982, MAPPS (http://www.mapps.org) is the only national association of firms in the surveying, spatial data, and geographic information systems field in the United States. Member firms are engaged in surveying, photogrammetry, satellite and airborne remote sensing, aerial photography, hydrography, aerial and satellite image processing, and GPS and GIS data collection and conversion services.

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Fugro EarthData, Inc., provides a full range of mapping and GIS services to support customer needs in a wide variety of natural resource management, urban planning, economic development, defense, and engineering activities.

Fugro EarthData is a member of the international Fugro group of companies. Fugro is listed on Euronext N.V. in Amsterdam and is included in the Amsterdam Midkap index. Fugro has over 275 offices, more than 11,000 staff and a permanent presence in over 50 countries.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:05 pm    Post subject: Sustainable Map Solutions (SMS) Implements mPower Integrator Reply with quote

Press release: Sustainable Map Solutions (SMS) Implements mPower Integrator Online GIS for Grantham, NH
August 28, 2008

Epping, NH, August 28, 2008 - Sustainable Map Solutions (SMS) (link: http://www.smsgis.com), a purveyor of municipal software, in cooperation with with Cartographic Associates (CAI) (link: http://www.cai-info.com) the town of Grantham's mapping/GIS consultant, today announced successful implementation of a new municipal web based GIS client: Grantham, NH.

Grantham decided to switch from their existing online GIS provider to mPower integrator in March of 2008. Integrator provides enhanced functionality including dynamic tax card links, printable PDF reporting, and fully customizable search and reporting functions.

"SMS has provided outstanding customer support, and the transition from our old GIS system was very smooth," said Tina Stearns, town administrator. "Integrator allows our residents to access more data and functionality and is cost effective for even a small town. SMS's customer service is top-notch."

Grantham's new online GIS site includes: parcel, zoning, topographic, hydrological, and aerial photography data layers. Users have the ability to search for parcels by owner name, street address, or parcel number and generate abutter lists rapidly. In addition to this standard functionality, Grantham also has a national wetlands buffer tool, real estate search tool, direct property links to Google maps, and building photo tool-tips.

SMS partnered with mPower Innovations earlier this year to distribute mPower Integrator in the northeast. The success of this partnership is evidenced by the rapid growth of Integrator clients in the region, with 5 clients currently under contract and several more being negotiated.

About Sustainable Map Solutions (SMS):
SMS (link: http://www.smsgis.com) was formed in 2008 with the stated goal of providing small to medium sized municipalities, and government organizations with innovative cost effective software tools. The foundation of the company's rapid growth is first class customer support and service coupled with software providing big city results on a small town budget.

About mPower Innovations:
mPower Innovations (link: http://www.mPowerInnovations.com) is a technology consulting, developer, and service company that draws upon more than 30 years experience in the geospatial industry. They empower their clients by eliminating costly consultation and proprietary development that many other consultants and software providers require. mPower Integrator is an advanced software solution that takes Web GIS functionality and ease of use to a new level. With Integrator you can access any ODBC data source, perform administrative tasks, assign user rights, and passwords. The user interface is very intuitive and requires no technical programming. "Pick and click" wizards are used to quickly create queries, reports, assign new users, access rights and more.

About Cartographic Associates (CAI):
Serving nearly 300 municipalities throughout New England Cartographic Associates (CAI) is a full service mapping and GIS firm, specializing in a multitude of GIS applications, Public Works Information Management, GPS data collection and full digital integration. CAI prides itself on providing accurate spatial frameworks upon which to build a municipality's GIS and being able to integrate a variety of municipal services within that GIS framework.
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