31Oct-07nov 2007 
Vol 2 Issue 37      

TOP STORIES
MapmyIndia launches In-car GPS navigation for travel anywhere in India

MapmyIndia - India’s navigable map data provider announced the launch of MapmyIndia Navigator, GPS-based in-car navigation device.


Garmin Takes 5% Stake in Tele Atlas, Company it is Pursuing in Hostile Bidding Battle

According to filings with the Dutch stock markets regulator AFM, Garmin Ltd. that’s locked in a bidding battle for digital mapmaker Tele Atlas NV, has taken a 5.02% stake in that Dutch company.


Google Leads Microsoft, Nokia in Location Based Services Development

According to a released survey of professional developers working on applications for mobile devices Google is the first choice among wireless developers for developing location-enhanced applications.


New GPS satellite operational

The fourth in a series of eight modernized Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites that will deliver new capabilities to military and civilian users has been declared fully operational.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The 4th International Symposium on Location Based services and Telecartography
8-10 November
Hong Kong



NaviForum Shanghai 2007
5-6 December
China
AUDIOCAST
"As the technology/market of location evolves the driving factor is going to be content and services......"
  (22.58 mins , 31.5 MB.)
Kanwar Chadha
Founder
SIRF Technology Inc.
USA


PRODUCTS

Panasonic Launches Strada Portable Navigation Device

Panasonic announced the launch of its first portable navigation device, Strada CN-GP50U, for the U.S. market.


Harman Kardon Expands North American PND Lineup

Harman Kardon, Inc., introduced its Guide + Play GPS-310, GPS-510 and GPS-810, adding to its Guide + Play PND lineup in North America.


Hand Held Products Adds GPS to Dolphin 7900

Motorola: MOTO Q Goes Global with AT&T-Powered Smart Device from Motorola

New TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver Available In England

Hop-on 1883 GSM Cell Phone Announced

Davis Instruments Announces CarChip Fleet Pro With GPS and Wireless Download for Small Businesses and Fleet Managers

DeluoGPS Unveils Combo GPS Receiver/Laptop Mouse
American Megatrends launches tracking system
APPLICATION

S5 Wireless Successfully Tests LBS Network

S5 Wireless announced the successful testing of its LBS network in Salt Lake City, Utah. Network test results confirmed location accuracy similar to GPS-enabled handsets for emergency 911 (E911) emergency location.

Northrop Grumman to Develop Maritime ID System

Telmap to Power Branded Mobile Navigation Application for GRUPO IUSACELL

Trimble Extends VRS Now Service to the Emerald Isle

Hazmat Distributor Opts for Safefreight Telematics System

Luxury cars to offer GPS systems soon

Ingram Micro Launches New Social Networking Sites for Partner Communities, Forms Strategic Alliance With M&A Forum LLC
BUSINESS

Garmin Plans to Offer EU2.3 Billion for Tele Atlas

Garmin Ltd. will make a hostile $3.3 billion cash offer for Tele Atlas NV, trumping a bid by TomTom NV for the digital-mapping company.

Tele Atlas Gives TomTom One Week to Counter Garmin

BSM Technologies to Acquire Venture-backed Netistix Technologies

Secured Digital Awarded $16.0 Million GPS Personal and Vehicle Tracker Contract

Navteq Q3 results: $214.8M

Wherify Fulfills South American Contract

SiRF Technology Holdings Inc. Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 2007

Alpha Micro Wins U-Blox GPS Product Franchise
MISCELLANEOUS
Mitac lowers 2007 GPS PND shipment target to 7.5 million units
Mitac International has adjusted down its shipment goal for 2007 from 7.75 million units to 7.50 million.

First GPS IIF Satellite Undergoes Environmental Testing

Shipments of GPS-enabled mobile handsets to more than quadruple by 2011, says iSuppli

Broad Reach Engineering GPS Receiver Launched On TerraSAR-X Mission

Russia Launches Proton Carrier Rocket After The Ban

Lockheed Martin's Guided MLRS Unitary Rockets Successful In Anti-Jamming Tests


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