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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:13 pm Post subject: Zoombak GPS Locators Now Even More Affordable: Announcing
Zoombak GPS Locators Now Even More Affordable: Announcing $50 Price Cut on Entire Product Line
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buoyed by recent consumer acceptance for its product line, Zoombak™ (www.Zoombak.com) has announced it is broadening the appeal for its GPS locator products by reducing its Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) across the board by $50.
Zoombak’s MSRP list is as follows:
Zoombak Advanced GPS Universal Locator, now $149.99
Zoombak Advanced GPS Dog Locator, now $149.99
Zoombak Advanced GPS Car and Family Locator, now $199.99
“Zoombak’s new retail pricing makes the benefits of real-time GPS location available to more people than ever before,” said Simon Buckingham, Zoombak CEO. “Whether it’s parents who want to monitor their teen driver, or small business owners that want to manage their delivery vehicles, Zoombak is the reliable, accurate and affordable solution.”
About Zoombak:
Zoombak LLC, develops and markets advanced products and technologies that keep people connected to the people and things that really matter. Zoombak’s compact, assisted (A-GPS) locator system employs satellite-enabled GPS and a location network server to track teen and senior drivers, recover stolen vehicles, and find lost pets, among other purposes. A U.S.-based company, Zoombak is a privately held subsidiary of Liberty Media, which owns a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses including QVC, Provide Commerce, Backcountry.com, BUYSEASONS, Bodybuilding.com, IAC/InterActiveCorp, Expedia, DIRECTV Group, Inc., Starz Entertainment, FUN Technologies, Inc., GSN, LLC, Communications, Inc., Starz Media, LLC, and TruePosition, Inc., and minority equity investments in Time Warner Inc. and Sprint Nextel Corporation. For more information, please see www.zoombak.com _________________ Robert Brady
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject: International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® Adds Ivan Seidenberg, Veri
Press release: International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® Adds Ivan Seidenberg, Verizon Communications and Dr. Eric J. Topol, Scripps Health To Deliver Keynote Addresses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — International CTIA WIRELESS 2009®, the premier event representing the global wireless industry, has announced the addition of Ivan Seidenberg, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications and Dr. Eric J. Topol, director of Scripps Translational Science Institute and chief academic officer of Scripps Health to its keynote lineup.
International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® takes place April 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and keynote sessions will take place in the South Hall.
Speaking on Wednesday, April 1 beginning at 9:00 am
Robert Dotson, 2009 CTIA chairman, and president and CEO of T-Mobile USA
Mike Lazaridis, president and co-CEO of Research In Motion
Ivan Seidenberg, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications
Speaking on Thursday, April 2 beginning at 9:00 am
Robert Bach, president of entertainment & devices division at Microsoft Corporation
Dr. Eric J. Topol, director of Scripps Translational Science Institute and chief academic officer of Scripps Health
Benjamin Wolff, CEO and director of Clearwire
Speaking on Friday, April 3 beginning at 9:30 am
Former Vice President Al Gore
“This year’s International CTIA WIRELESS keynote roster represents the truly dynamic nature of the wireless industry—including a complete broadband provider, vertical segments such as smart energy and healthcare, and new market entrants,” said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA. “The depth of experience our keynoters offer is a clear reflection of the impact wireless technology is having on both established and emerging industries.”
Under Ivan Seidenberg's leadership, Verizon Communications has become a premier network company, providing customers with the most advanced and innovative broadband experiences. Seidenberg was instrumental in forming Verizon through a number of mergers and acquisitions, including Bell Atlantic and NYNEX (1997), GTE (2000) and MCI (2006). He also helped create what is now Verizon Wireless in 1999 by bringing together the assets of Bell Atlantic Mobile, GTE Wireless and the U.S. properties of Vodafone AirTouch. Seidenberg has led Verizon since its inception, first as co-CEO in 2000, then as sole CEO since 2002 and chairman of the board since 2004.
Eric J. Topol, M.D. is the director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, a National Institutes of Health funded program of the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Consortium. He is a professor of Translational Genomics at The Scripps Research Institute, the chief academic officer of Scripps Health, and a senior consultant cardiologist practitioner at Scripps Clinic. Prior to coming to Scripps, he served on the faculty of Case Western as a professor in genetics, chaired the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic for 15 years and raised its status to rank #1 by U.S. News and World Report for 11 consecutive years, and founded the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. His work in the genomics of heart attack has led to the discovery of key genes (MEF2A deletion, THSB-4 variant) which led to recognition by the American Heart Association top 10 research advances in 2002 and 2004.
About International CTIA WIRELESS 2009®
As the largest wireless show in the world representing a $1 trillion global industry, International CTIA WIRELESS brings together all industries advanced by wireless technology for three days of intense learning and networking. Visit www.ctiashow.com.
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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 producer of two annual technology events: International CTIA WIRELESS 2009 takes place in Las Vegas, April 1-3; International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009 takes place in San Diego, October 7-9. For more association information, visit www.ctia.org _________________ Robert Brady
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:18 pm Post subject: International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® Announces Educational Sess
Press release: International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® Announces Educational Sessions and Speakers
Sessions Focus on Converged Networks, Mobile Devices, Applications and
New Market Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® has announced its educational program and speaker lineup that includes executives from wireless carriers, mobile device and infrastructure manufacturers, content developers, media companies, financial institutions and technology enablers. This year’s program offers four tracks that will explore a broad array of issues focusing on the future innovations in technology, business roadmaps, emerging opportunities for new and established wireless companies, and public policy priorities. The International CTIA WIRELESS show takes place April 1 -3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“This year’s International CTIA WIRELESS educational sessions make up our most dynamic conference content to date,” said Robert Mesirow, show director and vice president for CTIA. “We have designed a program that encompasses the ‘all-new access provider’ world and addresses how wireless and wireline convergence is impacting the mobile lifestyle.”
The International CTIA WIRELESS educational program offers four tracks. Visit this link for further details, including times, locations, speaker names and session descriptions: http://www.ctiawireless.com/attendees/educational_sessions.cfm
Developing Businesses on Mobile – will explore emerging wireless applications poised to penetrate unconventional customer bases and expose new market opportunities for wireless business expansion that include the sale of wireless goods and services. Sessions include: Carrier Perspective on Emerging Opportunities which will discuss the growth expectations and future product introductions in the U.S. and abroad; and Content Provider Perspectives on Emerging Opportunities focusing on what is meant by success in the shifting ‘open’ environment.
Participating in this track are executives from: AT&T, Fujitsu, T-Mobile USA, Motorola, MTV Networks, Sprint Nextel and YouTube.
The Blueprint of Convergence – will address developing technology implementation plans that will affect the wireless landscape over the next five years. These sessions will discuss strategies for technology integration between existing and new wireless and wireline operations. Sessions include: Application Platform Development – Opening the Door to the Future will address the processes and value chain interdependence that support application development and delivery from the network to the consumer; Femtocells – Relatively New Vocabulary That is Changing Mobile Coverage will feature providers and implementers of Femto who will address CAPX, benefits garnered from implementations and future roll out expectations.
Participating in this track are executives from: 724 Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco Systems, Ericsson, Google, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, Qualcomm, Syniverse Technologies, and Texas Instruments.
Partnerships Growing Mobile – will focus on the business side of the ever-changing wireless partnership paradigms and address mobile marketing, social networking, mobile banking, 21st century mobile content, Common Short Codes, mobile business models, music and search. Sessions include: Mobile Marketing: The State of the Art will look at critical issues that impact a company’s ability to leverage mobile marketing; Social Networking – Developments in Peer to Peer will examine how lucrative partnerships will take mobile social networking to the next level; Mobile Money - Transacting Money via Mobile Banking will examine when and how money will be mobile and offer an overview of the inhibitors and impediments to be overcome before full scale adoption.
Participating in this track are executives from: Fidelity Investments, Handmark, NBC Universal Digital Distribution, Nokia, Twitter and Yahoo! Inc.
State and Federal Public Policy – will feature discussions with top state and federal policy makers that address the issues that the wireless industry faces on the state and federal levels. Sessions include: Wireless and the New Politick will look at how wireless technologies utilize social networking, open-government and location based applications to change lives and influence current and future political discourse; Wireless Public Safety will address the importance of wireless services to existing and emerging emergency services, such as Next Generation 9-1-1, mobile alert systems, and first responders.
Partner Seminars & Conferences
In addition to the International CTIA WIRELESS educational program, the show will host 22 co-located partner conferences and seminars that address issues in the forefront of the wireless industry today. From green technology and mobile entertainment to the convergence of fixed and wireless broadband networks attendees will hear from the leading industry experts on many topics.
About International CTIA WIRELESS 2009®
As the largest wireless show in the world representing a $1 trillion global industry, International CTIA WIRELESS brings together all industries advanced by wireless technology for three days of intense learning and networking. 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 producer of two annual technology events: International CTIA WIRELESS 2009 takes place in Las Vegas, April 1-3; International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009 takes place in San Diego, October 7-9. For more association information, visit http://www.ctia.org _________________ Robert Brady
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:26 pm Post subject: NAVTEQ Announces The Semifinalists And Official Judges...
Press release: NAVTEQ Announces The Semifinalists And Official Judges Of The NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge® In the Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region
Thirteen applications selected and competing in the finals for the Grand Prize during Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, Spain
NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions (LBS) and vehicle navigation, announces the Semifinalists of the EMEA edition of the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge. Brought to you by NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D), the Global LBS Challenge is a world-wide developer competition that invites developers to build and submit original, pre-commercialized applications using dynamic positioning technology and NAVTEQ® maps. There are five categories: content, enterprise, entertainment & leisure, navigation and social networking.
Over 180 companies registered for this year’s Global LBS Challenge in EMEA. During the preliminary round judging in Paris in December, all competing applications which had passed the eligibility criteria were evaluated on the basis of commercial feasibility, functionality and design by a panel of judges from NAVTEQ and the industry. Thirteen contestants have now been selected to move on to the final judging and awards ceremony during the Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
The Semifinalists for NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge in EMEA are:
Social Networking category
Birkett Enterprise Ltd, UK: PhoneLocator: A phone tracking application that uses GPS to recover lost phones. It can also be used to turn your phone off remotely so that no one else can use it.
Enterprise category
Carbon Hero Ltd, UK: Carbon Diem: An application that uses GPS technology to track a person’s carbon footprint based on his/her transportation choices. It tracks your travel and informs you as to how much energy you could save while using different means of transportation (walking, bus, train, car etc). It also keeps track of all the places that you have visited.
MobGeo Ltd, UK: MobGeo: A location-based advertising application that delivers mobile coupons / vouchers to your phone when you select a geographic area on a map along with food or store preferences.
NaviExpert Sp. z.o.o., Poland: MONAPI (Mobile Online Navigation API): An emergency services application for reporting an emergency event in a specific location. Browse a map, select a point and send an emergency request with a brief text description of the situation. Emergency services' employees are alerted on their mobile phones and can be guided to the emergency location by means of turn-by-turn voice navigation.
Navigation
CCC, Hungary: Quest4POI: A mobile application that helps you find interesting Points of Interest (POIs) for specific locations. You can move around the map and it will highlight the number of attractions in a particular area to help make the most of your time available for sightseeing.
Crambo Labs, Spain: Econav: A driving application that assists you to save fuel through efficient routing, enabling you to select the most economical route to get to your desired destination.
T+1 Solutions, Estonia: EcoRide: A location-assisted car pooling application that allows you to develop your own car pooling community to save fuel costs and be more environmentally friendly by reducing the number of cars on the road. It enables you to find a ride, share a ride or even offer a ride and also gives you the option to share the application with a friend.
Entertainment & Leisure
Connecthings, France: ezStroll: An advertising application that allows you to select a geographical area and receive promotional messages from surrounding businesses and visitor sites (shops, museums, etc).
MSG Software Ltd. (While on the Move), Finland: SkiInLapland: A ski-guide application that lists the top ski resorts and allows ski enthusiasts to share text, images and videos about the places they visit. Accurate pin points allow you to locate specific areas easily and store comments and evaluations of places visited. It also lets you swap images and videos with friends about the places of interest in that area.
Yoose GmbH, Germany: Mobile Coupons: A “mobile wallet” application replacing plastic loyalty cards and paper coupons from stores and travel providers, delivering them directly to your mobile. The mobile phone becomes a one-to-one marketing tool with measurable response rates for each individual user. The consumer can save shopping lists on the phone and benefit from greater savings and personalized offers always readily available.
Content
Kishonti Informatics Bt, Hungary: NaviGenie: Mapping information presented in a route planning application using high quality perspective mode 2.5D and 3D views of city and street maps as well as building footprints. There are several different user-customizable view options, including bird, satellite and street-perspective views.
PH Informática SA, Portugal: CityGuide: An enhanced POI application with high level of clarity and accuracy photos, images and video imagery not typically available on today’s devices. The application also has a simplified process to set up appointments with friends.
Skobbler GmbH, Germany: Skobbler: An application that allows young, urban consumers to share information, personal comments and recommendations on places and activities around the city. Skobbler provides useful tips on their mobile phones, combining local search of e.g. NAVTEQ dynamic content like events or movies with sponsored advertising links and GPS navigation to the advertised place.
“We are very excited to see the final versions of these applications in the final round of judging,” comments Marc Naddell, vice president, partner & developer programs, NAVTEQ. “NAVTEQ has invited a panel of industry experts from different parts of the value chain to serve as official judges, all of whom have vast experience of evaluating applications and solutions for go-to-market channels."
The final judging will take place on Sunday, 15th February, on site during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The official judges are:
Dr. Christoph Grote, VP Information and Communication Systems, BMW
Rakesh Mahajan, Director, Global Mobility Marketing, BT
Marc Prioleau, VP Marketing & Business Development, deCarta
François René Letourneur, Partner/Board Member , I-Source Gestion
Jure Sustersic, Business Development Manager, LBS, Forum Nokia
Steve Glagow, Vice President, Orange Partner
Dr. Jay Han, Ph.D., Principal Engineer, Advanced Technologies Group, Samsung
Jens Greve, Senior Manager, Head of Sony Ericsson Developer World, Sony Ericsson
Martin Wirsing, Head of Business Development Special Projects, T-Mobile International AG (Deutsche Telekom)
Sergio Cozzolino, VP of ICT Mobile Solutions, Telecom Italia
Carlos Marín Escriche, Telefonica Innovation Lab
Philipp Schläfer, Sr Manager, Internet Partnerships, Vodafone
Vlad Mihalca, Head of Wind Innovation Lab, Wind
Notes to Editors
The prizes
NAVTEQ and sponsoring companies are offering prizes that contribute to a global prize pool of over $5.25 million dollars US (approximately €4 million Euros) in cash, tool and data licenses, and handsets, making the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge one of the industry’s most rewarding developer competitions.
The sponsors
deCarta, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson globally sponsor the 2009 edition of the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge ® with Telefónica and Orange Partner as Platinum-level sponsors for the EMEA Region. For the Americas Region, Telefónica is a Platinum sponsor and Autodesk Location Services a Gold-level sponsor.
The Awards Ceremony
The Global LBS Challenge Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 17th February at 16.00h in the City Hall, Poble Espanyol de Montjuïc, Avenida Marqués de Comillas 13, 08038 Barcelona, Spain. The Nokia “Calling all Innovators” program will take place on the same stage, prior to the LBS Challenge awards, beginning at 15:30h. Poble Espanyol de Montjuïc is a five minutes walk from the Mobile World Congress venue (Fira Barcelona) and NAVTEQ shuttles to Poble Espanyol will be available at the shuttle pick-up area outside the Convention Center. Admission is free and the awards program will be followed by a cocktail reception.
About the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge®
First launched in 2003, the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge is a developer competition daring application developers around the world to build innovative location-based services (LBS) for mobile phones using dynamic positioning technology and NAVTEQ® maps. The Global LBS Challenge has become the premier event in the LBS industry and a global symbol of LBS innovation and opportunity. Over 30% of past semifinalists have gone on to receive venture capital funding or launch commercially-distributed applications. From wireless business applications to sports, travel and security, integrating the accuracy and richness of NAVTEQ digital map data facilitates the timely evolution of the next wave of LBS. For more information or to register for this year’s competition, go to www.LBSChallenge.com.
About NAVTEQ Network for Developers
NAVTEQ Network for Developers™ (NN4D) is a dynamic online web portal and community that provides developers and business partners with the technical and business support needed to build, showcase and launch the most innovative location-enabled solutions. Connect with the people, tools and resources you need to grow your business by visiting www.NN4D.com.
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has more than 4,000 employees located in 196 offices and in 43 countries.
NAVTEQ, NAVTEQ Network for Developers and Global LBS Challenge are trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
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NAVTEQ _________________ Robert Brady
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject: DestinoGPS, the Exclusive Distributor of Mio PNDs in Mexico,
Press release: DestinoGPS, the Exclusive Distributor of Mio PNDs in Mexico, Signs Agreement with NAVTEQ
New Agreement Provides DestinoGPS with Firsthand Access to NAVTEQ® Map Data
NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has announced that it has signed an agreement to supply NAVTEQ map data of Mexico directly to DestinoGPS, a leading navigation device retailer and the exclusive distributor of Mio brand PNDs in Mexico. Products are available for sale in over 1,000 retail stores in Mexico such as RadioShack, Costco, Sam’s Club, Palacio de Hierro, Telmex and others. Mio PNDs can also be found at DestinoGPS stores throughout Mexico or online at www.destinogps.com.
Mio PNDs sold by DestinoGPS utilize the most recent release of NAVTEQ map data of Mexico. NAVTEQ map data of Mexico includes 2,454 cities, over 450,000 km of roads and covers the entire population. NAVTEQ’s extensive POI database containing over 59,000 listings such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations and banks is also included in addition to road network coverage.
“As the exclusive distributor of Mio PNDs in Mexico with NAVTEQ map data, we have the unique opportunity to provide consumers with access to full-future, premium Mio devices at an affordable price,” commented Gabriel Braun, CEO, DestinoGPS. “We’re excited to include the Mio offering in our stores and online.”
"We believe that the incorporation of NAVTEQ map data in Mio PNDS will offer consumers in Mexico an unrivaled navigation experience based on state-of-the art technology and high quality map data,“ stated Jim Dineen, director and general manager—Latin America, NAVTEQ. "As the first and only comprehensive, navigable map supplier to PNDs in Mexico, we are pleased to be the map data provider for Mio brand devices sold by DestinoGPS."
About the NAVTEQ Map for Mexico
The NAVTEQ map for Mexico enables automotive-grade turn-by-turn guidance for navigation systems, location-based solutions, and enterprise applications. Local resources employed in three field offices, including a production facility in the city of Leon, Guanajuato, collect and verify the road geometry and up to 260 road attributes.
About DestinoGPS
DestinoGPS is the leading company in Mexico, dedicated entirely to providing its clients with top-of-the-line GPS navigation devices and services. The company was established in 2005, with a clear focus on innovation and quality assurance in its products and services.
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has more than 4,000 employees located in 196 offices and in 43 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved. _________________ Robert Brady
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject: Pendulum Instruments Acquires Naviva GPS Signal Generators a
Pendulum Instruments Acquires Naviva GPS Signal Generators and Expands its Product Portfolio
STOCKHOLM, February 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Pendulum Instruments, a company of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris - FR0010501015 - ALORO), today announced the expansion of its product portfolio with the addition of a one-channel, single frequency (L1) GPS signal generator. This high-technology solution dedicated to complex navigation applications and environments has been acquired from Naviva, a Space Systems Finland (SSF) business unit, a leading provider of location technologies. This GPS signal generator named "GSG-L1" will be integrated with Pendulum's product range and sold under Pendulum brand name. Pendulum instruments and Naviva will further collaborate to develop next-generation GPS signal generators.
Harald Kruger, CEO of Pendulum Instruments declared: "We have strong ambitions and expectations in the growing Global Navigation Satellite System test market. The expansion of our product portfolio is part of our strategy to strengthen our position within the time and frequency test and measurement area."
Mika Jahkola, Managing Director of SSF underlined: "The impressive Pendulum Instruments distribution channels will enhance the GSG-L1 sales potential worldwide by reaching most of the potential targeted customers. The acquisition of such a product answers perfectly SSF and Pendulum Instruments business opportunities."
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The GSG-L1 is a very cost-efficient GPS signal generator for production test or R&D purposes. GSG-L1 is for example suited for fast, efficient and low-cost production line testing of mobile phones with integrated GPS-receivers. Thanks to the very wide RF level range from -18 to -175 dBm, the sensitivity of all types of GPS receivers can be verified with a minimum of delay.
Main product features:
- Very accurate one-channel GPS signal generator
- Ideal for GPS receiver production test purposes
- Wide RF output power range enables both conducted
and air-to-air testing
- Fully programmable with easy to use I/O protocol
The GSG-L1 will be available for deliveries in March 2009
Pendulum Instruments, a company of the Orolia Group, is the world's expert in time and frequency, calibration, measurement and analysis. An industry leader serving the electronics, communications, metrology and military markets. Pendulum's headquartered in Stockholm. http://www.pendulum-instruments.com
About Orolia
Orolia is a high-technology group specialized in precise timing, positioning and synchronization. Orolia provides high-precision electronics equipments that help determine the 'where and when' of people, objects or events in large and growing markets such as Defense & Security, Space & Navigation and Telecom & Broadcasting. The Orolia group deploys its systems worldwide through four companies: Pendulum Instruments, Spectracom, SpectraTime and T4Science. http://www.orolia.com
About Space Systems Finland
Space Systems Finland is a software engineering company specialized in high-reliability on-board software. Headquartered in Espoo, SSF has grown into one of the major and most established players in the European space industry. Space Systems Finland's business unit Naviva is specialized in providing high-technology GPS signal generators, pseudolites and navigation solutions for complex navigation applications and environments.http://www.ssf.fi _________________ Robert Brady
John White, President of U.S. Xpress, Inc. to Provide Keynote Address
Princeton, New Jersey –ALK Technologies, Inc. has announced that John White, President of U.S. Xpress, Inc., will deliver the keynote address at the 2009 ALK Transportation Technology Summit. The event brings together senior transportation executives and industry thought leaders to share the latest strategies on how to leverage technology to continue to move transportation forward.
Now in its fifth year, the ALK Transportation Technology Summit will be held April 20-22 in Princeton, New Jersey. The three day event includes a golf outing at the prestigious Tournament Player’s Club - Jasna Polana in Princeton, and a dinner reception on the Princeton University campus. The conference, themed Driving Cost Control and Safety through Technology, will provide transportation, logistics and manufacturing companies valuable guidance on how to maximize operational efficiencies in this difficult economy.
ALK Founder and Chairman, Dr. Alain Kornhauser, will lead off the program. Kornhauser is a Professor of Operations Research and Financial Engineering, as well as the Director of the Transportation Program at Princeton University. He is a pioneer in GPS navigation and routing technology for consumers, mobile professionals and motor carriers. This year, ALK Technologies celebrates thirty years of developing innovative transportation and navigation software solutions.
John White, President of U.S. Xpress, Inc., will provide the keynote assessing the trucking industry outlook: “One Year Later.” U.S. Xpress, Inc. is a subsidiary of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., the nation’s sixth largest truckload carrier. Mr. White has more than 20 years of experience in the transportation industry.
This thought leader symposium will offer rewarding discussions with senior executives and customers of leading industry providers. Presentations and roundtables will address key challenges facing the industry today. Topics include driver performance and operating cost management, improving safety and supply chain efficiency, as well as innovations in wireless technology and in-cab solutions.
With a format consisting of expert seminars, case studies, facilitated roundtables and unparalleled networking, participants will receive the opportunity to debate, benchmark and learn from other leaders. Sponsors of the ALK Transportation Technology Summit include Cadec, DriverTech, EBE Technologies, Innovative Computing Corporation, Intermec, Oracle, PeopleNet, Qualcomm, SMC3, TMW Systems, TransCore Link Logistics, and Xata Corporation. This unique forum of leading transportation management and mobile communications systems suppliers, offers a wealth of information for transportation and information technology companies seeking to survive the recession — and emerge from it stronger.
Since 1979, ALK Technologies has developed innovative mobile navigation and transportation technology solutions. ALK's award-winning CoPilot Live GPS software is the navigation based services platform of choice for mobile operators, hardware OEMs and systems integrators globally. ALK's PC*MILER routing, mileage and mapping solutions are used by over 22,000 transportation, logistics and manufacturing companies worldwide.
For more information on ALK Technologies, visit: www.alk.com or www.alk.eu.com. _________________ Robert Brady
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject: GyPSii Reaches into New Devices and Markets With Nokia And R
GyPSii Reaches into New Devices and Markets With Nokia And Research In Motion
Issue Date: 06 February 2009 Salo, Finland and Amsterdam, The Netherlands--GeoSentric Oyj’s (NASDAQ OMX: GEO1V), GyPSii business unit, today announced that its market leading mobile social networking application is now available on over 25 more Nokia devices, as well as the BlackBerry Bold, Curve and Pearl devices from Research in Motion – a move that extends the reach of GyPSii to millions of potential new customers – available for download at gypsii.com/m
GyPSii users can uniquely experience a broad range of location-specific functions and mobile lifestyle services - including sharing user generated content, mobile geo-location content search, and social networking, as well the ability to view it all on a map – all within a single user experience. The latest version of the GyPSii software extends these features to even more devices and markets in particular, China.
Supported Blackberry Smartphones include: Bold; Pearl series 8110, 8120, 8130; Curve series 8310, 8320, 8330 and 8800, 8820, 8830.
“With enormous growth in the use of social networking on the mobile phone over the past year, it is important that GyPSii remains at the forefront of the industry and is available to as many people as possible,” says Shane Lennon, SVP Marketing and Product Management at GyPSii. “The support for new devices from two of the world’s premier handset manufacturers is further evidence of GyPSii’s drive to build our existing community and generate a social networking platform that is accessibly to anybody, anywhere in the world.”
“GyPSii’s unique global infrastructure allows us to not only attract and retain members but also drive additional revenues for mobile operators and other GyPSii partners,” continued Lennon. “We are constantly reviewing ways to enrich the GyPSii user experience and extend our reach to new markets. These two announcements, on top of our agreements already in place with the likes of Samsung, Garmin and Intel, showcase GyPSii’s ability to scale quickly as we seek to establish a new form of in location-led mobile social networking.”
The GyPSii related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of GeoSentric and/or it’s business units. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. _________________ Robert Brady
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:39 pm Post subject: Improvements in mobile UI will determine success of navigati
Improvements in mobile UI will determine success of navigation services in 2009 says Telmap CEO
Telmap, the world leader in mobile location solutions, has announced the introduction of Telmap Active Interface - a new Graphical User Interface (GUI) engine that works across all mobile operating systems currently available on the market. The development, which is the first of its kind, sees Telmap using a Lightweight User Interface Toolkit (LWUIT) from Sun Microsystems as the base technology for the GUI’s core elements. This in turn offers users the first unique cross platform GUI engine to provide the ultimate experience available on mobile devices.
All future product developments from Telmap will use this new GUI engine as standard, which will allow Telmap’s products to continually offer the best and consistence experience for mobile search, mapping and navigation to users on all mobile platforms. This consistent high standard ensures easy porting of graphic elements amongst different platforms, allowing also weaker mobile platforms to still provide rich user experience.
“Operators are fast acknowledging the importance of a consistency in user experience across all devices and services they offer”, said Oren Nissim, CEO of Telmap. “Telmap recognised the importance of developing such a framework that will easily allow porting of graphic components across multiple mobile platforms in a standardised manner. Essentially Telmap aims to raise the bar in mobile user experience with an appreciation of those specific requirements needed for location based applications.
Users will enjoy high quality and advance experience from the animation and animated transition screens to the on-map transparent floating menus. Users will also see a configurable screen layout for menus, tabs and dropdown lists as well as a cleaner, more flexible font effects and screen transitions. The overall effect will create a cleaner, sharper offering for users.
Telmap’s service is already available to millions of consumers globally and is available in Europe (Orange FT Group, Vodafone, SFR, The Carphone Warehouse and O2), in North America (AOL MapQuest, Sprint, ATT), and in Africa (Vodacom).
Telmap will showcase the new Telmap Active Interface at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month (Hall 1, stand 1E02) _________________ Robert Brady
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:40 pm Post subject: Intelligence of mobile navigation technology drives better
Intelligence of mobile navigation technology drives better user experience than current generation PND technology says Telmap CEO
Telmap, the world leader in mobile location solutions, has announces the next generation in MOND (Mobile Optimized Navigation Data), a patented technology from Telmap that provides users with the most advanced experience in mobile navigation. MOND2, the next generation of MOND, introduces an innovative methodology that allows for a seamless and data optimized experience in mobile navigation that remains independent of the network.
As a result of Telmap’s legacy in mobile navigation and its unique approach to examining user behaviour trends, Telmap has analyzed in excess of one billion journeys made using Telmap’s routing and navigation services. Such information has allowed Telmap to introduce a market leading technology, which will optimize mapping information for purposes of mobile navigation in an intelligent and cost effective manner across a wide range of low to high end mobile devices.
“The MOND2 technology boasts our latest innovations which firmly put mobile navigation ahead of anything currently available on the market, but technology is only half the challenge”, said Telmap’s CEO Oren Nissim. “As an industry, it is our responsibility to make sure we don’t just ’copy and paste’ the PND solution to mobile, but leverage the unique facets of mobility in handheld devices and develop an experience and service that fits that mould. Our focus is to create a more personalized location experience that can guide the user to any destination in the most efficient manner over any number of modes of transport - not just by car.”
Unlike other wireless navigation technologies that only download the requested route data from A to B - which should a user deviate from that journey would mean they would need to reconnect and recalculate the journey - Telmap’s latest MOND2 technology has the ability to automatically and seamlessly adjust to practically any change in a users’ route without the need to recalculate or download additional information.
By including multiple alternatives to the route in advance, the new MOND2 technology ensures there is no delay in a users’ navigation experience. That consistency of experience also applies when a user makes or receives a call or using another function on the handset.
Following a recent announcement, UK analyst firm Strategy Analytics cited Telmap as users’ preferred navigation solution above competitors Nokia Maps, Garmin and TomTom. The report also revealed that more consumers are ready to adopt mobile navigation in the UK in preference to the in-car PND.
Telmap‘s MOND2 technology will be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this month, visit Telmap at Hall 1, stand 1E02. You can also follow Telmap and CEO Oren Nissim on Twitter at www.twitter.com/telmap _________________ Robert Brady
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject: RoSPA’S 74th ROAD SAFETY CONGRESS TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE
Press release: RoSPA’S 74th ROAD SAFETY CONGRESS TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE
Lessons learned from previous strategies to reduce road deaths and injuries will form the basis of discussions about the future of road safety at a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents conference this month.
The safety charity’s 74th Road Safety Congress - entitled Road Safety: What Have We Learnt? - takes place in Blackpool from February 23-25.
It will examine how the successes and failures of history can inform accident prevention strategies for the future, particularly as road safety enters a crucial stage of planning. The Government’s current road safety strategy runs until 2010, and the next strategy is under development.
Significant success has been achieved in reducing road deaths and injuries in Britain. In 1977, for example, 6,614 people were killed on the roads, compared to 2,946 in 2007. But some groups of road users have fared better than others.
The congress, sponsored by Britax Excelsior Ltd, will feature top-level speakers who will explore this uneven progress, while also looking to the shape of things to come as road safety strategies adapt to the challenges of the 21st century.
Jim Fitzpatrick MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, with responsibility for road safety, will be among the speakers at the Hilton Hotel.
Rob Gifford, executive director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), will highlight the changing context of road safety, exploring issues such as climate change and an ageing population.
Progress on reforms to learner training and testing will be outlined by the Driving Standards Agency. The potential for electronic stability control (ESC) to save hundreds of lives in Britain each year will be presented by Thatcham, the vehicle research centre. Managing occupational road risk will also be on the agenda.
Kevin Clinton, RoSPA head of road safety said: “This is a crucial time for road safety as we look ahead to a strategy to take us beyond 2010.
“Although tremendous progress has been made in reducing road deaths and injuries, on average eight people are still killed on Britain’s roads every day.
“Congress will look back at previous approaches to casualty reduction, examining what worked well and what was less effective. Learning the lessons of the past will help us save more lives in the future.”
For more information about RoSPA’s Road Safety Congress, including full programme details, see www.rospa.com/road/ _________________ Robert Brady
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject: ViewRanger, the leading personal outdoor GPS navigation sof
Company: ViewRanger (http://www.viewranger.com)
Release summary: ViewRanger, the leading personal outdoor GPS navigation software for mobile phones, is now available for the Nokia 5800 and other Symbian S60 touch screen mobile phones.
Topographic Maps at Your Fingertips -
Topographic Maps At Your Fingertips - ViewRanger Now Available On Nokia 5800 Touch Screen Handsets
Leading outdoor GPS software also adds Route Library and BuddyBeacon Tracking Enhancements.
Cambridge, UK – 9th February 2009 - ViewRanger, the leading personal outdoor GPS navigation software for mobile phones, is now available for the Nokia 5800 and other Symbian S60 touch screen mobile phones. The ViewRanger application, which is popular with outdoor activity enthusiasts across Europe, takes full advantage of the touch screen to put detailed topographic maps at your fingertips and offer a simplified navigation and outdoor exploration experience.
ViewRanger is a sophisticated but easy-to-use off-road satellite navigation application that offers instant access to detailed topographic mapping across Europe along with rich content including points-of-interest and leisure route guides. Maps can be downloaded directly to the handset via WLAN or mobile internet, downloaded via the web to be side-loaded onto a handset, or are available pre-loaded on SD memory-cards.
Touch
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic handset is a great device choice for running ViewRanger. On the high-resolution 3.2” widescreen display, ViewRanger’s detailed topographic maps are shown in vibrant colour and visual clarity. The 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens is ideal for geo-recording your outdoor experiences and locating and sharing them with ViewRanger’s TravelLog capability. With fingertip and stylus control, automatic screen rotation, and tactile feedback, the 5800 allows rapid and intuitive manipulation of the topographic map and ViewRanger’s unique 3D Panoramic Viewpoint maps.
Maps can be dragged, routes and points-of-interest selected, and key features are available, literally, at your fingertips. Where ViewRanger’s 3D Panorama maps are available, you can point at a landscape feature such as a hill and ViewRanger will identify and name that feature. You can then browse photos and information that other users have uploaded and associated with that feature.
Location Based Route Search
ViewRanger has also enhanced its software to allow over-the-air access to a growing library of navigable leisure route guides. The company is partnering with content publishers to make their leisure route content available to be searched, browsed and downloaded direct to the handset. The first partner to deliver their content through this platform is Walkingworld.com who offer a library of over 4500 detailed and illustrated walking guides across the UK.
Other Enhancements
Further enhancements within the software add extensions to ViewRanger’s BuddyBeacon tracking capability. A Buddy Trail is now shown and you can set a BuddyBeacon as a your navigation target. ViewRanger has also partnered with Retrieva Tracking Ltd to allow users to track and navigate to their dogs via BuddyBeacon support for Retrieva’s upcoming GPS-enabled dog collar.
Compatibility with the phone's Landmark database has also been added, so the same Landmarks can be used in both ViewRanger and road-based mapping such as Nokia Maps.
The award-winning ViewRanger personal outdoor navigation software, developed by Augmentra, is fast becoming a ‘must have’ item for a wide range of outdoor activity enthusiasts and weekend explorers across Europe. Detailed topographic maps, sourced from national mapping agencies, and other content is available for a growing global community including Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Ireland, parts of Italy, Norway, Slovenia and Switzerland.
ViewRanger is available from www.viewranger.com and selected retailers. Over-the-Air Token Packs are available from the webshop at www.viewranger.com
About Augmentra Ltd www.viewranger.com
Augmentra is a specialist in location-based mapping, navigation and information solutions for smart mobile devices. It delivers innovative solutions that exploit the potential offered by the convergence of mobile phone, imaging and GPS technologies. It is focussed on the outdoor activity, leisure and travel markets.
ViewRanger, Augmentra's outdoor GPS personal navigation application, has been recognized with Symbian Ready accreditation and with awards from Nokia and Ordnance Survey.
Augmentra is a licensed partner of national mapping agencies including Ordnance Survey, NLS Finland, BKG (Germany); is a licensed partner with content owners and publishers including AA Publishing, Walkingworld; and is partnered with Forum Nokia and Symbian Signed. _________________ Robert Brady
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject: Zoombak Launches New Reseller Business Unit with Two Interna
Zoombak Launches New Reseller Business Unit with Two International Partners
UbiEst S.p.A., LOC-AID Leverage U.S. Company’s Proven Locator Technology To Build New Markets in Europe and Latin America
Mobile World Congress 2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zoombak™ (www.Zoombak.com) today announced the debut of a new reseller business unit to further increase business opportunities for its industry-leading GPS locator technology. Kicking off activity for the unit are contracts with two companies, LOC-AID and UbiEst S.p.A., who have integrated Zoombak’s devices into their services and begun deploying Zoombak’s low cost, small and lightweight device and robust software in Latin America and Europe, respectively.
Zoombak has pioneered the U.S. personal locator product category through its unique technologies that allow users to pinpoint the location of their vehicles, pets and valuable possessions. Led by its A-GPS Universal Locator product, Zoombak has shipped tens of thousands of units to retail locations across the U.S. Over 75 retail chains and distributors have signed on to carry Zoombak products to date in the U.S. alone. Zoombak has created the reseller unit to expand its domestic success to international markets - further building the Personal GPS Category globally.
“The flexibility of our location technologies for diverse applications, as well as our market acceptance and expertise, makes us a leading choice for companies interested in providing location services,” said Simon Buckingham, CEO of Zoombak. “Our products have undergone rigorous testing and received US and European certification, and what’s more, Zoombak has developed a robust API for the reseller and OEM markets.”
UbiEst, based in Italy, is a provider of location solutions for both business and consumer use. The company has licensed Zoombak’s hardware, software and API (Application Programming Interface) to support its UbiSafe mobile location based services.
“When developing UbiSafe, UbiEst sought technology that was proven for reliability and fast time to market. Zoombak more than met our needs,” said Nicola De Mattia, CEO of UbiEst S.p.A. “We believe that the locator devices and software provided by Zoombak will help us create a broad range of highly competitive solutions for customers in our chosen categories.”
Also signing on as a Zoombak OEM partner is LOC-AID, a Boca Raton, Florida-based provider of Location Aggregation platforms and customized wireless mobile data solutions. LOC-AID is now shipping Zoombak locator devices in several Latin American markets.
LOC-AID intends to market Zoombak technology in a range of private label applications, particularly for mapping and asset recovery. In addition to OEM uses, the company will also serve as a value added reseller of Zoombak locator products.
“Zoombak has demonstrated its ability to meet market needs in a diverse array of consumer and B2B applications. Its possibilities in commercial categories from fleet management to insurance are already clear,” noted Isaias Sudit, LOC-AID Founder and CEO. “The use of Zoombak technology within LOC-AID’s (LBS) Location Aggregation Platform will help maintain us as a leading supplier in many parts of Latin America.”
During 2009 Mobile World Congress, February 16-19, Zoombak is offering demonstrations of its technologies. To arrange an appointment, please call Gabe Kronstadt, Zoombak Business Development Director, at +1 (484) 753-1667 during the expo.
About Zoombak:
Zoombak LLC, develops and markets advanced products and technologies that keep people connected to the people and things that really matter. Zoombak’s compact, assisted (A-GPS) locator system employs satellite-enabled GPS and a location network server to track teen and senior drivers, recover stolen vehicles, and find lost pets, among other purposes. A U.S.-based company, Zoombak is a privately held subsidiary of Liberty Media, which owns a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. For more information, please see www.zoombak.com or www.libertymedia.com. _________________ Robert Brady
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject: Antenova Announces Record-breaking 2008
Antenova Announces Record-breaking 2008
Industry Leader Antenova Enjoys Significant Year on Year Success
CAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company, announced today that it experienced substantial annual growth and 2008 was a record-breaking year for the market leader.
Antenova announced the Company’s unaudited results show their annual turnover grew by more than 85% in 2008, resulting in an average annual growth of nearly 92% over the past four years. The Company also increased its annual units shipped by 35% in 2008, contributing to an average year on year growth of 30% over the past four years. Some of Antenova’s successes for 2008 include getting on the approved vendor list of electronics heavyweights Samsung and LG, expansion of the GPS RADIONOVA RF Antenna Module range, over three dozen design wins for GPS RADIONOVA and a significant number of high volume handset and notebook design wins with Tier 1 OEMs. This steady managed growth has helped the Company establish itself as global leader in antennas and RF solutions for wireless communication and consumer electronic device markets.
Greg McCray, CEO, Antenova said, “2008 was not without challenges and 2009 is predicted to be a much tougher year. But, our strategy has always been to achieve sustained growth, and we have achieved this through continual innovation, commercialization of technology and products that meet market needs and differentiating ourselves from the competition. Antenova’s high performing antennas and RF solutions address the widest range of wireless protocols and applications in the industry and 2009 will see the launch of even more multi-mode and multi-band antennas and RF antenna modules to address the market trend of converged devices.”
McCray added, “Antenova has had an encouraging number of new clients, particularly top Tier 1 OEMs, augmenting our established global customer base. Antenova’s antennas and RF antenna modules can now be found in five of the top handset vendors as well as the top two notebook vendors and a top smart phone vendor. 2009 is anticipated to be a very challenging year, not just for us but the industry as a whole, but we are confident that with our steadfast strategy that maintains a focus on customers, products and profitability, we will enjoy another successful year.”
About Antenova
Antenova is a leading developer and supplier of integrated antennas and RF solutions for wireless communication and consumer electronic devices. Through its customers and licensee partners, Antenova’s high performance High Dielectric Antenna (HDA®), multi-band mobile broadband and gigaNOVA® standard antennas, along with its industry leading RADIONOVA® RF Antenna modules enable some of the most advanced wireless devices, smartphones, feature phones and wireless notebook computers around the world. Antenova’s integrated antennas and RF solutions are ideally suited for an extensive range of applications, including GSM and CDMA, 3G, GPS, 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth®, ZigBee® and WiMAX™. For further information, please visit www.antenova.com.
Destanie Clarke
Antenova Ltd _________________ Robert Brady
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject: Is GPS Fleet Tracking the Answer to Falling Profits?
Is GPS Fleet Tracking the Answer to Falling Profits?
DUBLIN, Ireland, February 9 /PRNewswire/ --
GPS technology may be your solution for high fleet costs, low productivity and long work hours.
Times are difficult, especially for SMEs with vehicle fleets.
Fleet costs continue to rise while business slows. In some cases, drivers don't do all that they can to be most productive and mitigate costs. And time is always an issue. SME owners work an average of 15 hours more than the general population according to a survey by 02.
Fleet owners also deal with a host of other daily issues that can wear down even the most hardened manager: deliveries to the wrong address, drivers getting lost, billing disputes, drivers missing in action ... the list goes on.
All of this while trying to handle service issues and run a profitable business. It's no wonder that many SME owners feel they don't have the time to get everything done and spend enough quality time with family.
However, the growth in the popularity of GPS tracking systems has heralded a new way for SMEs with vehicles to do business. It's a complete paradigm shift and early adopters are already realising the significant cost savings and other benefits of installing GPS tracking in their fleets.
"A GPS tracking system is really a complete management tool," said Derek Bryan, Ireland Sales Director for FleetMatics, a leading GPS vehicle tracking provider. "It enables SMEs to easily reduce costs and improve efficiency. For example, we see our clients' fuel costs cut dramatically by up to 15 percent."
Cutting Costs While Improving Business
Traditionally, cost-cutting measures tend to result in reduced service and decreased customer satisfaction. To cut costs SMEs often have to cut customer reward programs, customer service initiatives, discount programs and marketing. This usually results in a self-defeating cycle that can further reduce sales.
With GPS fleet tracking, SME owners not only cut costs, but they actually improve their business model.
"Since fitting FleetMatics to our fleet, our savings have been tremendous," said Patrick Brooks, General Manager for Holemasters, a concrete drilling and cutting firm. "In one year, we have saved over euro 240,000 through increased productivity. We have also reduced our fuel bills by over euro 10,000 annually."
One vital way FleetMatics GPS fleet tracking can help SMEs decrease costs is by reducing fuel consumption. Fleet owners have the ability to ensure drivers take the most direct routes to job sites, eliminate unauthorised journeys, reduce idle times and dispatch drivers nearest to a job site.
In addition to reducing fuel consumption, GPS vehicle tracking can reduce billing disputes and provide accurate payroll. For example, the FleetMatics solution provides fleet owners with accurate information on when a vehicle arrives and departs a job site and then compiles the data in management reports.
These reports can be used to determine how long an employee worked at a job site and provide accurate invoicing. In addition, the management reports can serve as automated and accurate time sheets for employee payroll operations.
Choosing the Right GPS Solution
There are literally hundreds of GPS vehicle tracking suppliers on the market, making it difficult to choose which system will work best for your business. The key is to find a company that delivers a GPS solution that contains in-depth reporting, ease of use, reliable connectivity and excellent customer service.
In-depth reporting features provide SME owners with the data they need to make sound business and efficiency decisions regarding their fleet vehicles and drivers. In addition, accurate reporting of speed, vehicle usage, idle times, and start up and shut down can be utilized as part of an employee reward program to encourage fuel-efficient and safe driving habits.
Many companies create GPS solutions from a technical viewpoint without considering the usability of the system. A company that understands the need and has extensive experience in serving the SME market can greatly enhance the results of a GPS solution.
For example, the FleetMatics GPS solution was developed by professionals that have run their own vehicle fleets and have practical experience using GPS tracking in their businesses.
"Our personal experience and knowledge has been utilized in the development of our system from the ground up," said Bryan. "We have over 7,000 customers who use our system on over 70,000 vehicles."
Another consideration is system uptime. Be sure to ask any prospective GPS company how often their system is online and how often they experience disconnections.
Finally, customer service should be a major consideration when choosing a GPS solution. With the growth of demand in GPS tracking, flimsy companies have sprouted up offering discounted services with poor-quality systems and even poorer customer service.
Reputable GPS companies will be responsive to customer service, technical and training requests. In fact, the best GPS companies provide these services at no additional costs to their customers.
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