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PostPosted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:05 pm    Post subject: GPS / SatNav / Mobile / Mapping Industry Press Releases Reply with quote

PocketGPSWorld.com receives many commercial press releases during the course of an average working week. We don't always act on them, but we do keep them for future reference. It occurred to us that these collated releases would be useful to some as a searchable entity on PocketGPSWorld.com.

They may for instance be of interest to those within the SatNav / GPS industry or maybe even journalists who are on the edge or even outside the industry who would normally not be privy to this particular type of release. With this in mind we have created this new forum thread which we will add occasional releases to.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:12 pm    Post subject: Press release: Phonetracker Location Center Reply with quote

Press release: Phonetracker Location Center

Phonetracker has launched the new easy to use tracking software for Windows PC called Phonetracker Location Center. The application supports all well known GPS GSM tracking devices like Trimble (TrimTrac), Enfora (MiniMT), Falcom (Bolero, Mambo) and others.

After settings was left like tracker phone number, tracker ID, tracker PIN only one click on the button Position request is necessary to request a position statement. A lot of other features makes tracking as easy as possible. Phonetracker Location Center is available 3 versions, and manages one, five, or twenty tracking devices.

Any GPS enabled Windows Mobile 5/6 PPC or Smartphone can be transformed to a GPS GSM tracking device with the freeware Phonetracker Locator and will by supported by Phonetracker Location Center too. The application comes on CD together with a GSM USB modem and as trail for free upon request.

www.phonetracker.de/Content/71/?lang=en
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:19 pm    Post subject: “No Comfort Zone” for Mobile Device Vendors in the Future Reply with quote

Press release: “No Comfort Zone” for Mobile Device Vendors in the Future

Mobile devices are the biggest-selling consumer electronics products in the world, with more than one billion shipping every year. However, the market is in a state of rapid flux. “Three or four years from now, no mobile device vendor – no matter what their market position today – will be in a ‘comfort zone’,” says ABI Research vice president and research director Stuart Carlaw, in a new webcast available on the firm’s website.

Developed and developing markets for these devices are being shaped by divergent forces. Developed markets in particular are typically highly saturated, highly competitive and highly segmented, with strong product innovation.

Carlaw adds, “The advent of wider mobile broadband access, the drive to maximize data revenue, the desire to push smartphone operating systems down into mid-tier handsets, and rapid innovations in user interfaces will all make the mobile devices of 2010 radically unlike those of today.”

As the technologies evolve and market trends emerge, we will see the user interface advances pioneered by Apple’s iPhone continue, with wider use of accelerometers and the addition of haptic feedback to touchscreens. Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) will become an important market segment, and vendors will increasingly look to diversify their product and service offerings.

“The mobile device market is expanding, not consolidating,” notes Carlaw, “and shows increasing micro-segmentation. Disruptive influences abound.”

In an illustrated audio webcast available on ABI Research’s website, Carlaw delves into the trends that will determine the mobile device market’s future shape and direction, including a feature set explosion, the effort to drive "smart" operating systems into the mid-tier, and specialization in handsets’ basic designs. He examines the impact of mobile broadband and of advanced user interfaces. He concludes by highlighting the future importance of Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and the trend for vendors to diversify their business models.

The Evolution of the Mobile Devices Market webcast
www.abiresearch.com/webcast_detail.jsp?Web=003
is now available for viewing. (Free registration on the website is required.)

The firm’s Mobile Devices Research Service
www.abiresearch.com/products/service/Mobile_Devices_Research_Service
offers comprehensive coverage of these and many related topics through a suite of deliverables including Research Reports, Research Briefs, Market Data, an Online Database, ABI Insights, ABI Vendor Matrices, and analyst inquiry support.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:27 pm    Post subject: Complicated Devices Baffle Brits Reply with quote

Press Release: Complicated Devices Baffle Brits

Millions of Brits admit they are completely stumped by modern technology, consumer review website Reevoo.com revealed yesterday.

Research revealed more than a quarter of us have no idea how to use digital cameras properly and 21 per cent have problems getting to grips with their SatNav systems.

It also emerged one in five adults don't know what many of the functions on their mobile phones do.

The washing machine leaves more than 18 per cent baffled and another 17 per cent only know the basics when it comes to their camcorder.

Confused shoppers are also bewildered when it comes to getting their heads around MP3 players, microwaves and even their television remote controls.

Chris Winstanley, spokesman for www.reevoo.com, which carried out the poll, said: ''It’s great that manufacturers provide different functions and features as standard on today’s electrical products. But what this research shows is that lots of people actually just want ease of use, rather than the added extras that many of us find too complicated.”

The poll of 2,000 Brits also revealed that more than 38 per cent don't bother to read the manual after buying gadgets. Full results can be seen on Reevoo’s blog Decide What to Buy.

And even when a device goes wrong, more than a quarter will try to fix it themselves, or even buy a new one, instead of turning to the instructions.

A startling 32 per cent of people also admitted to throwing a complicated gadget across the room because they couldn't figure out how to work it.

Chris Winstanley for Reevoo added: ''Reading genuine customer reviews is a great way to decide what to buy – on Reevoo you can find out which products other shoppers find easy to use”.

TOP TEN BAFFLING GADGETS – the full list can be seen on Decide What to Buy
www.decidewhattobuy.com/blog/2008/08/brits-baffled-b.html

1. Digital camera

2. GPS/SatNav

3. Mobile phone

4. Washing machine

5. Camcorder

6. DVD player

7. Games Console

8. TV remote control

9. MP3 player

10. Microwave
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 1:59 pm    Post subject: Trimble Nomad Handheld Integral to World-Record Reply with quote

Press release: Trimble Nomad Handheld Integral to World-Record Water Distance Attempt.

Human-powered Boating Adventurer Will Use Waterproof Handheld for GPS Positioning, Wireless Communications and Photography, and Trimble Will Provide a Free Nomad as Part of the Event.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2008 — World-record-holder for human-powered distance and adventurer Greg Kolodziejzyk is on a quest for another endurance-event record—and the Trimble® Nomad™ outdoor rugged handheld computer will be his virtual first mate. Kolodziejzyk will use a Nomad as a communications tool during his quest to set a new record for the farthest distance traveled on flat water in a human-powered craft. Trimble, a sponsor of the record attempt, will provide a free Nomad in conjunction with the event.

On an optimal-weather day during the week of August 29 � September 2, Kolodziejzyk will set out in a specially designed, state-of-the-art, carbon fiber pedal-powered boat called Critical Power 2 (CP2), aiming to churn his way past the existing record. Carter Johnson paddled a surfski 242 kilometers (150 miles) on Lake Merced in California in 2006 to set the existing record. Kolodziejzyk hopes to prove that legs are slightly more efficient than arms over long distances on water.

During his record quest, Kolodziejzyk will be using the Nomad's GPS capability to precisely track his progress, its wireless communication tools to maintain a live Internet map during the event, and its camera attachment to record and transmit images along the way.

In support of Kolodziejzyk's attempt to break the distance record, Trimble will provide a free Nomad to the person who guesses most closely the exact number of kilometers he can cover in 24 hours. A contest entry form, as well as further information on Kolodziejzyk and his record attempt, can be found at: http://www.adventuresofgreg.com/PredictContest.html.

The Nomad, based on a platform originally designed for surveyors and other in-the-field professionals, offers a combination of ruggedness and performance that translates well to the world of extreme sports and other outdoor recreational pursuits. It withstands water, dust and extreme temperatures, offers a long battery life, and features both built-in and add-on capabilities for a wide array of functional capabilities.

"We designed the Nomad to be a versatile and rugged outdoor tool, but we�re constantly amazed at the range of activities the Nomad is used for," said Rob Davis, director of sales and marketing for Tripod Data Systems, a Trimble company. "For Greg's record quest, the Nomad is a perfect resource in its ability to provide multiple functions with its light weight and waterproof construction."

The record attempt will be made aboard the craft CP2, a carbon-fiber trimaran designed by human-powered boat expert Rick Willoughby of Australia and built by Kolodziejzyk. The CP2 is considered to be the most efficient self-powered boat on the planet over long distances. It can maintain a speed of 10 km/hr at an easy to moderate cycling pace, with a top speed of 17 km/hr. Its 24-foot hull is only 9 inches wide, weighs less than 20 pounds and displaces only 4 inches of water. Kolodziejzyk is positioned in a recumbent seat mounted on the deck, enabling a powerful pedaling position.

A 5-km circular course will be surveyed and marked with buoys on a quiet, sheltered lake in southern Alberta. Starting at 9 a.m., Kolodziejzyk will start pedaling the CP2 and make continual loops around the course, only stopping briefly to receive food and water from a support crew stationed on a dock. Kolodziejzyk will pedal until 9 a.m. the next day. Official observers from the International Human-Powered Vehicle Association (IHPVA) will be stationed at key points along the circular course to verify that Kolodziejzyk stays outside of the markers and travels the full distance measured.

About the Nomad

The Nomad packs an exceptional amount of functionality into one of the most powerful and full-featured outdoor rugged handheld computers available. The Nomad features Windows Mobile 6, an 806 MHz processor, up to 1 GB of Flash storage, a long-life battery and integrated wireless capabilities such as GPS, 802.11g, and Bluetooth. The Nomad also features a high-resolution, sunlight-visible VGA display that shows graphics and maps in crisp detail.

The Nomad's design and features make it a powerful mobile computing solution for land surveying, engineering and construction, utility, public safety, field service, mapping, military and other outdoor or service-related applications. The Nomad makes it easy to collect, save and transmit data in the field.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring positioning or location, including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user in the field and to ensure communication between the field and the office. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has a worldwide presence with more than 3,600 employees in more than 18 countries.

For more information about Trimble outdoor rugged handheld computers, visit www.trimble.com/rugged
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:07 pm    Post subject: NAVIGON Fresh with fresh extras Reply with quote

Press release: NAVIGON Fresh with fresh extras

Two new services for the new NAVIGON navigator: TMC Pro and Text-to-Speech are now available for the NAVIGON 21max series and can be downloaded via NAVIGON Fresh

Your sat nav tells you the name of every road as you turn off – and en route, you can rely on its premium traffic jam warnings. For anyone who doesn’t want to be without Text-to-Speech and TMC Pro, NAVIGON Fresh is the perfect solution. The update program is available for all NAVIGON devices and can be downloaded free of charge at www.navigon.com. It only takes a few clicks to install the software on your PC and conveniently download the new extras to your navigation device. In addition to the latest FreshMaps maps, software updates, regular information on speed traps and Reality View as an additional navigation function, NAVIGON is now also offering Text-to-Speech and TMC Pro as upgrades. The latest NAVIGON Fresh Maps for the actual NAVIGON software are available now.

Text-to-Speech
Compared to “now turn right”, the instruction “now turn right onto Queen Street” is far more precise and additionally aids orientation in unfamiliar surroundings. If you don’t want to miss out on having the correct road names announced as you drive, you can now download the latest extra for the new NAVIGON 2100 | 2110 max via NAVIGON Fresh. Text-to-Speech is available for Great Britain, Germany, France, Ireland, Spain and Sweden at a price of £15.

Premium Traffic Jam Reports with TMC Pro
TMC is good – Premium TMC is better. To be exact, TMC Pro is the most current, the fastest and most precise traffic jam reporting service on the market. For frequent travellers who want to be 100% certain when it comes to traffic jam avoidance, the new NAVIGON Fresh Service is just the thing. For £40, the 21max series can be supplied with the premium service in Great Britain, Germany, France and Finland.

Regular speed camera updates
Where are permanently installed speed cameras currently lurking? Provided as standard when you buy a unit, NAVIGON provides the answer to this question with its speed camera location data. But locations can change and so a monthly speed trap update service is available listing every speed camera in 27 European countries. The service is available for all NAVIGON products of the 21, 31, 51 and 71 series, and also for the TS6000T, TS7000T and the Mobile Navigator 6 PDA. From August, updates will also be available for the NAVIGON 2100 | 2110 and 8110. The price of effectively warding off licence penalty points: £25.

Software updates for six navigation devices
Always travel with the latest software version: NAVIGON regularly provides free software updates for devices of the NAVIGON product family that allow you to benefit from general improvements we make as we continuously optimise our products. This service is also available via NAVIGON Fresh.

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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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: EXECUTIVE JOINS WHRRL TEAM TO DRIVE MONETIZATION STRATEGY Reply with quote

Press release: EXECUTIVE JOINS WHRRL TEAM TO DRIVE MONETIZATION STRATEGY

John Kim Named Vice President, Advertising Products

SEATTLE – August 20, 2008 –Whrrl, the location-aware social discovery service from Pelago, Inc., announced today the appointment of John Kim as Vice President, Advertising Products. Kim will be charged with managing the monetization strategy of Whrrl’s unique community-engagement model for retailers, local advertisers and other business partners.

Kim brings to Whrrl 15 years of experience building and marketing high-growth new media products and businesses.

Most recently, Kim was Vice President of Product Management and Marketing for Medio, where he helped develop core product functions and build Medio’s leading global mobile search, analytics and search advertising platforms. Before Medio, Kim was the Senior Director of Strategic and Product Marketing at Yahoo!, managing teams that conceptualized and built advertising products and features. Kim originally joined Yahoo! when the company acquired Overture Services, where he was Director of Marketing. At Overture, he helped grow revenues from their self-service channel by five-fold.

Prior to Overture, Kim worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture, where he advised executives at leading high-tech, wireless and Internet companies on new product development processes, potential new ventures and growth strategies. Kim also served as a White House appointee, advising the President on increasing the level of Asian American and Pacific Islander small-business contribution to the national economy.

Kim received a BA in economics from University of California Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

“Pelago has an incredible vision and opportunity to change the way people share information about the real world to create new discovery experiences,” said Kim. “I look forward to leading an advertising strategy and platform for a service that is playing a significant role in defining where this new location-aware mobile social networking and discovery market is heading.”

“John brings us an absolutely ideal mixture of advertising, product and mobile experience,” said Pelago CEO Jeff Holden. “He is the perfect candidate to help us drive an entirely new model for enabling retailers and businesses to engage mobile user communities in relevant, high-impact ways that provide value in both directions.”

About Pelago

Pelago, Inc. is an early-stage company based in Seattle developing a new generation of consumer experiences based on breakthrough technology, including Whrrl, a new mobile and web-based service at the intersection of social networking and local discovery. Pelago was founded by former senior executives from Amazon.com and is backed by leading venture capital firms from the U.S., Europe and India.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:19 pm    Post subject: 103 Million Consumer Fixed-Mobile Convergence Access Points Reply with quote

Press release: 103 Million Consumer Fixed-Mobile Convergence Access Points In Service by 2013

LONDON - August 20, 2008 -
The fixed-mobile convergence market (FMC) is on the brink of very interesting times, according to analysts at ABI Research. UMA-based Wi-Fi dual-mode solutions have seen some significant penetration in both Europe and North America thanks to successful market introductions by T-Mobile in the US (T-Mobile @Home) and Orange (unik) in France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

The first real competitive solution that could rival Wi-Fi-based products has now appeared, in the form of Sprint’s nationwide (US) femtocell-based AIRAVE solution. The questions remain: is there room for both types of convergence in the market; and which solution is best placed to succeed?

ABI Research forecasts a total of 103 million access points of both types to be in service by 2013. Vice president and research director Stuart Carlaw says, “We expect cellular-based femtocells to have taken over the baton from UMA- and SiP-based Wi-Fi solutions by 2013, seizing 62% of the market.” He goes on to add that, “Although UMA-based Wi-Fi solutions have seen early gains in greenfield markets, these solutions have not proliferated much outside their current carrier footprints. This can be attributed partly to the carriers’ desire to assess femtocell developments, but also to lingering concerns regarding the concept of Wi-Fi based fixed-mobile convergence.”

ABI Research’s recent study “Fixed-Mobile Convergence” examines the opportunity for UMA and SIP in converged network services, dual-use handsets, Wi-Fi access points, picocells and femtocells. It includes a review of the current standards position and activities of the major vendors.

The study forms part of two of the firm’s subscription Research Services, Mobile Networks and Consumer Mobility, which also include Research Reports, other Research Briefs, Market Data, Online Databases, ABI Vendor Matrices, ABI Insights, and analyst inquiry support.

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 22, 2008 12:47 pm    Post subject: M2M ZONE SHOWCASES FUTURE MOBILE MACHINE-TO-MACHINE APPLI.. Reply with quote

Press release: M2M ZONE SHOWCASES FUTURE MOBILE MACHINE-TO-MACHINE APPLICATIONS AT CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & ENTERTAINMENT 2008®

Seminar and Show Floor Pavilion to Highlight M2M Applications

Washington, D.C. August 21, 2008 – At this fall's CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008® tradeshow and conference, more than 20 companies will showcase their machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions in the M2M Zone. M2M applications include fleet management and B2C applications like wireless remote control, GPS, home control and other innovative services that open up new data revenue streams. CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment takes place September 10-12, at Moscone West in San Francisco.

On Thursday, September 11, 2008, the M2M Zone will feature a full-day interactive seminar co-sponsored by Telecommunications Magazine entitled, "M2M: Walled Garden or Open Range?" The sessions will feature insights from service providers, application developers and leading vertical industry users of M2M technology.

"Wireless M2M technologies are no longer the stuff of science fiction or lab experiments," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA. "From service providers to large enterprise organizations, the benefits of this new mobile internet model are paying off across the industry. We are pleased to be highlighting these exciting developments in San Francisco this fall."

M2M Zone sponsors, exhibitors and speakers include a broad range of industry influencers, including:

7 Layers
Aeris
ArgusON
BiTX
BOX Telematics
Cetecom
Cinterion Wireless Modules
Enfora
Innopath Software
Janus Remote Communications
Jasper Wireless
Kore Telematics
Kyocera Wireless
Motorola Wireless Modules
Numerex
Qualcomm
Raco Wireless
SensorLogic
Sierra Wireless
Telit
T-Mobile
Wavecom
Wyless

Within five years, according to some estimates, more than 50% of connection points to the Internet will originate from devices other than a traditional PC. The M2M Zone, located on the CTIA show floor, will showcase the new applications enabled by this development, including:

Wireless vending applications
Security and alarm reporting
Telematics
Remote product servicing
Personal GPS

For more information on the M2M Zone at CTIA WIRELESS I.T & Entertainment, please visit www.m2mzone.com.

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 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 www.ctia.org.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:43 pm    Post subject: Popular GPS Systems Get Extreme Makeovers Reply with quote

Press release: Popular GPS Systems Get Extreme Makeovers: Voice-Lifts and Personality Transplants Reported

GPS software company PIGtones.com now makes it possible to easily replace the standard GPS voices with various entertaining, risqué and politically incorrect alternatives. The growing selection of 12 different GPS voices includes Arnold the Governator, Elvis, Yoda, "W", and more. http://www.PIGtones.com

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 22, 2008 -- Dale Hensel, co-founder of PIGtones.com, (Politically Incorrect GPS Tones), has a unique way to cope with high gas prices that's unlikely to enter the political debate. Instead of pain-at-the-pump, Hensel's Pigtones.com supplies laughter-behind-the-wheel.

It's amazing how so few people knew that Garmin GPS and Tom Tom GPS Systems systems can have their standard voices so easily replaced. Of course, we want PIGtones to do for GPS what ringtones did for cell phones.

According to Hensel, the process is easy. "First, step #1: purchase a GPS system (prices continue to drop), which reduces the chance of getting lost and wasting fuel. Step #2: replace standard GPS voices with PIGtones GPS voices that will definitely increase the smiles per gallon."

The biggest challenge to PIGtones? Communicating the fact that it's now possible to replace the standard (and boring) GPS voices in the first place. Having launched the new PIGtones.com website recently, Hensel shared, "It's amazing how so few people knew that Garmin GPS and Tom Tom GPS Systems systems can have their standard voices so easily replaced. Of course, we want PIGtones to do for GPS what ringtones did for cell phones."

A review of the PIGtones web site reveals over a dozen "voicetones" from the familiar celebrity impersonator voices (Arnold, "W", Yoda, Elvis) to the more risqué and even downright controversial. There are voice samples for each on the site. Does Hensel expect a backlash from the more politically incorrect voices?

As Hensel responded, "Well, we do call ourselves PIGtones as in Politically Incorrect GPS. Do we expect heat? Sure, but if we can help someone get over any road rage by adding a few laughs to their trip, it'll all be worth it. Besides, we are an equal opportunity offender. We even have a contest that lets the driving public decide who we parody next."

As marketing trends go, GPS systems are hot. During the 2007 holiday season, GPS systems outsold every other electronic device, even iphones and ipods. It's estimated that by 2013, over 900 million people worldwide will use some type of GPS system according to ABI Research.

One reason for the rapid increase in sales is the equally rapid decrease in GPS System prices. The average price fell from $322 in 2006 to $171 in 2007. And yet with so many technology advances in GPS, one element was lacking: a variety of voices that consumers now expect these days when it comes to customizing their personal electronic devices.

So rather than waiting for the GPS manufacturers to offer voice alternatives, Hensel and his partners, Ryan Harper and Brad Costanzo, engineered their own solution. PIGtones.com offers its customers tutorial videos on how to replace the old GPS voices with new PIGtones GPS voices. The process is simply a matter of connecting the GPS unit to a computer with a standard USB cable. And the price of each voice is very affordable, about the cost of three gallons of regular gas.

To learn more about PIGtones and listen to the latest voice samples as well as claim free POI (Points of Interest) maps, visit: http://www.PIGtones.com

About PIGtones.com:
A leading edge GPS software company, PIGtones.com brings innovation and entertainment to GPS navigation systems. PIGtones GPS voices are available for Garmin and Tom Tom GPS systems. PIGtones also offers its customers thousands of (POI) Points Of Interest) Maps for immediate download.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:56 pm    Post subject: Connected PNDs Delayed by Technical Issues and Economic C... Reply with quote

Press release: Connected PNDs Delayed by Technical Issues and Economic Climate
Location Aware Services Research Service | Connected Navigation Devices

LONDON - August 21, 2008

The wave of announcements of connected PNDs earlier this year has not yet resulted in many launches or significant sales volumes. The success of the Dash Express has been limited by a lack of branding and distribution strength, and connected PNDs from Mio and Magellan have still not been launched in the US.

“Technical difficulties, carrier agreements and the general economic climate have been the main reasons for the delays,” says ABI Research director Dominique Bonte. “For many PND vendors, cellular connectivity is a completely new project representing a huge challenge in terms of implementation, the development of new services, and the negotiation of agreements with carriers. Moreover, the worsening economic climate, the slowdown of the PND market growth, and the profitability issues faced by most vendors have resulted in connected PNDs ranking lower on all parties’ priority lists.”

However, Mio has now also announced its first connected PND for the Asia-Pacific market, aimed at professional users and supporting phone calls and local search. The Moov 380 will be launched in Taiwan at the end of 2008 and will offer 2.75G and 3G connectivity based on Qualcomm chipsets.

Bonte concludes: “While there is no doubt connected PNDs will become widespread, vendors will face an ongoing challenge in developing a wide range of compelling real-time services and educating users about the benefits of connected navigation.”

An ABI Research study, “Connected Navigation Devices,” examines the features, trends, drivers and barriers affecting connected Personal Navigation Devices. It describes all major solutions, applications and business models, and includes recommendations to the major navigation players. The report contains forecasts by region for shipments, hardware and service revenues of connected PNDs and services. It forms part of the firm’s Location Aware Services Research Service, which also includes other Research Reports, Research Briefs, Market Data, an Online Database, ABI Insights, ABI Vendor Matrices, and analyst inquiry support..

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 22, 2008 2:03 pm    Post subject: Predictive Traffic Information to Revolutionize Navigation Reply with quote

Press release: Predictive Traffic Information to Revolutionize Navigation and Trip Planning - Commercial Telematics Research Service | Location Aware Services Research Service | Predictive Traffic Information

LONDON - August 19, 2008

Powerful predictive traffic models are being developed by companies like Inrix, TrafficCast and Journey Dynamics, models that enrich historical and real-time speed profile data with metadata such as scheduled events, weather forecasts, vehicle type, and driving behavior. Commercial solutions are expected to be available in 2009.

“While real-time traffic solutions are useful for traffic congestion avoidance and improved calculation of the fastest route, they remain limited by their lack of forecasting accuracy,” says ABI Research director Dominique Bonte. “The increased reliability offered by traffic prediction models will contribute to traffic services reaching a mature phase, increasing consumers’ willingness to pay and driving uptake to more than 300 million users by 2013.”

Predictive traffic will enable time-dependent routing which takes into account future traffic conditions along the route. It will also make accurate and reliable up-front trip planning on fixed mapping sites such as MapQuest a reality. Proactive traffic alert messages will allow consumers to modify or postpone their travel. Professional users will appreciate the improved accuracy of Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), while for vertical segments just-in-time routing techniques will increase the efficiency of trip and resource planning, thereby decreasing costs and improving customer service.

While the emergence of real-time two-way connected navigation devices for the upload of driver profile and behavior information will be an important driver for predictive traffic solutions, hybrid solutions based on local clients will dominate in the near future.

However, challenges related to user education, processing power and latency, and interactive user interfaces must be overcome before new forecast-based traffic use cases will be embraced by a large number of drivers.

ABI Research’s new study “Predictive Traffic Information” offers insight into the technologies, benefits, use cases, drivers, and barriers of predictive traffic solutions. It includes descriptions of the main players and subscriber forecasts per type and region. It forms part of the Location Aware Services and Commercial Telematics Research Services.

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: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:11 pm    Post subject: NAVTEQ Joins Autodesk’s Data Initiative for Geospatial Cu... Reply with quote

Press release: NAVTEQ Joins Autodesk’s Data Initiative for Geospatial Customers
New Website Offers NAVTEQ Map Data to Autodesk Users

Chicago- August 18, 2008 – NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced that it has joined Autodesk’s Data Initiative, which provides Autodesk’s geospatial customers with online access to NAVTEQ’s accurate, high quality map data via a uniquely designed website, www.navteq.com/autodesk.

The co-branded website is managed by American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi) and provides Autodesk customers with the ability to license single or multiple counties of NAVTEQ’s vector, street, and centerline data online. Once an order has been placed online, ADCi fulfills the order within minutes by providing Autodesk customers with an email containing URL(s) for downloading the NAVTEQ® data.

“As the demand for easy access to high-quality map data grows, NAVTEQ is pleased to collaborate with Autodesk and ADCi to offer Autodesk customers online access to NAVTEQ map data,” said Roy Kolstad, vice president and general manager – Enterprise Americas, NAVTEQ. “Customers using AutoCAD Map 3D and Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise will now be able to utilize this website to download the most up-to-date NAVTEQ map data for incorporation into a variety of location-based applications.”

“More and more location-based information is being incorporated into key programs and applications developed by our customers across the utility, telecommunications and government markets,” said Lisa Campbell, vice president of Autodesk’s geospatial division. “NAVTEQ is not only a world leading provider of digital map data, they have also successfully collaborated with Autodesk for many years. It’s a great value to our customers to have NAVTEQ on board as an Autodesk Data Initiative partner.”

About American Digital Cartography, Inc. (ADCi)
ADCi has been a leading authorized distributor for NAVTEQ data since 2001. During that time, ADCi has successfully helped hundreds of satisfied customers, in virtually every market, secure the correct NAVTEQ data and license for their mapping application. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, ADCi has specialized in providing digital mapping products and services since 1988.

About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are built. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.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 3,600 employees located in 187 offices and in 39 countries.

NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:53 am    Post subject: JuiceCaster™ Launches on Blackberry Reply with quote

Press release: JuiceCaster™ Launches on Blackberry®

Award-Winning Social Media Application Available as a Free Beta for a Limited Time

Los Angeles – Aug. 25, 2008 – JuiceCaster, the leading mobile social media application, is now available for one the most popular Blackberry devices via a free beta application for users in the United States. For a limited time, Blackberry® Curve™ users can sign-up to receive the JuiceCaster beta at www.juicecaster.com/blackberry. The free beta application is available to users of the Blackberry Curve (8310) for AT&T, and the Blackberry Curve (8330) for Verizon Wireless. In the coming weeks, the free beta will be opened up for Blackberry Pearl users, and for Blackberry users in Europe.

JuiceCaster is the award-winning social media application that empowers mobile phone users to capture pictures and videos, and share them instantly with their favorite online social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Photobucket, Hi5, Blogger, Orkut, and a number of other websites. JuiceCaster enables Blackberry users to connect in real-time with friends and interact with new people in the JuiceCaster mobile community – exchanging public and private multimedia messages on the go.

“The Blackberry is a device with great data capabilities, and JuiceCaster is ideally suited for its users,” said Nick Desai, CEO of Juice Wireless, Inc. “As a Blackberry user myself, I see the value of our mobile application as a utility that enables users to interact in socially intelligent ways. From posting live video and picture updates on Twitter and Facebook, and following members’ status updates, to media-rich blogging, Blackberry users can lifecast on the go with JuiceCaster.”

According to Strategy Analytics, Blackberry devices had a record quarter in Q2 2008, accounting for one out of every 10 handsets sold in North America. With the launch of the beta, JuiceCaster is addressing the burgeoning Blackberry market. Once viewed as a business-productivity device, Blackberry now has a wide audience of social networkers and media-savvy users who rely on their Blackberry devices to capture and share personal media. In a recent comScore release, M:Metrics reported that photo messaging from mobile phones has grown 60 percent in the U.S. JuiceCaster addresses the social media needs of the Blackberry market by delivering a real-time experience, which ties in bite-sized media with mobile community and online social networking.

JuiceCaster has a number of groundbreaking features, such as:

Posting mobile video and picture updates directly to Facebook and Twitter.
Broadcasting video and picture status updates, and inviting friends and non-members to “follow” updates.
Creating unique custom groups (e.g. fantasy football, work friends, family) to send group video and picture messages to mobile phones, email, and online social networks.
Instant video and picture blogging to personal blogs or websites.
Searching and viewing videos and pictures on the Blackberry device
Connecting with friends in real-time, and interacting with new people on JuiceCaster

To register and get the free JuiceCaster beta for Blackberry, visit www.juicecaster.com/blackberry. JuiceCaster for Blackberry will soon be available for purchase on major U.S. wireless operators and on a number of popular Blackberry devices.

About JuiceCaster™

JuiceCaster has reinvented how people share their immediate social experiences with friends, family, and virtual connections. Architected by co-founders Nick Desai and Dan Paik, the multi-award winning JuiceCaster™ service enables users to instantly broadcast mobile video, pictures, audio, and text to their favorite online destinations, social networks, and blogs. JuiceCaster is available through leading mobile operators, and accessible via wireless web and online. Juice Wireless is a global company based in Los Angeles with offices in Paris, France; London, UK; and Hyderabad, India. For more information, visit www.juicecaster.com.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:00 pm    Post subject: Wayfinder Extends its Navigable Map Coverage with NAVTEQ Reply with quote

Press release: Wayfinder Extends its Navigable Map Coverage with NAVTEQ

New agreement focused on Australasian launch

NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has been chosen by Wayfinder to supply maps of Australia and New Zealand for its mobile applications. Previously Wayfinder has used NAVTEQ maps in Russia, Singapore, Australia, Middle East and South Africa for Nokia N810 Internet Tablet which has a Wayfinder map application pre-installed.

Based in Sweden, Wayfinder has developed into a leading provider of innovative GPS location and navigation services for connected mobile devices, with offices across Europe and over two million users stretching from North America to India. For its expansion into Australia and New Zealand, the company chose NAVTEQ map data due to its excellent quality and coverage.

“NAVTEQ data is built to a global quality specification which is comprehensive and offers a broad range of rich features making the users' experience an enjoyable one. Wayfinder has been very progressive in bringing to market these innovative products across so many regions, each of which has unique needs. This announcement is a credit to the company’s drive and determination in this very competitive and rapidly growing market," commented Rich Shuman, NAVTEQ senior vice president, APAC Sales.

NAVTEQ completed its full coverage of Australia in the summer of 2006 and since then has expanded its Australasian coverage to New Zealand using the largest team of navigation geographic analysts in the region.

“We need to have access to the most up to date map possible,” explained Magnus Nilsson, CEO of Wayfinder, “and NAVTEQ has the processes and resources in place to fulfill that requirement. Consequently we will be able to provide our customers with current, fresh data so the traveller can just relax and enjoy the trip!”

About Wayfinder

Wayfinder is the leading provider of innovative GPS location and navigation services for connected mobile devices. Advanced functionality combined with ease-of-use is the focus of all our applications and services, be it for utility or just for entertainment. Our clients include major mobile phone manufacturers and operators worldwide, with a steadily increasing user footprint of over 2.0 million unique users from North America to India. We have 100 employees and offices in Sweden, Finland, Romania, France, Spain, Germany and the UK. Wayfinder Systems AB is listed on the NGM Equity stock exchange in Sweden.

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 3,600 employees located in 187 offices and in 39 countries. NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
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