CIO.com - GPS

Mobile Business Apps Entering 2nd Generation, IT Managers Say

Matt Hamblen — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wireless mobility is entering a new generation, with more capabilities such as GPS that is enabled on new devices, and made more powerful with richer middleware and synchronization software.

TeleNav Track: GPS Tracking Service Gets Valuable Makeover

Al Sacco — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The latest version of TeleNav's mobile-phone-based GPS employee-tracking-service, TeleNav Track 4.1, gains interesting new features, including the ability to manage and control group timecards and set associated "geofences" around workers. But the service still has a few downsides, as well.

10 Great Google Earth Add-Ons You Don't Want to Miss

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Maps from centuries past, paths of satellites whizzing by, global warming brought to life: User-created Google Earth mashups present a dizzying array of information in a new and imaginative graphical form.

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How Smartphones Help CPS Energy Innovate and Boost the Bottom Line

Al Sacco — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CPS Energy is using smartphones to bridge the divide between its field and office workers, and in the process creating a robust network of formerly divided staffers. They've already reduced headcount, improved customer satisfaction and made the supply chain more efficient--all with prudent spending and what the CIO calls innovative experimenting.

Mobile Software Blends Wi-Fi/GPS Signal for Accuracy

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Skyhook Wireless upgrades mobile wireless package.

Free BlackBerry Downloads: Five Open Source Mobile Apps

Al Sacco — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Can't get enough free BlackBerry downloads? Don't worry, we're here to help. This week we've gathered a handful of open source apps to help customize--and optimize--your RIM smartphone.

RIM Execs on the Best BlackBerry Apps: Eight Downloads

Al Sacco — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Research in Motion executives, including a VP of global alliances, a product management director and the co-CEO, share their favorite BlackBerry downloads.

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 Beats iPhone to the 3G Punch

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Research in Motion's sleek new BlackBerry Bold 9000 will support 3G networks worldwide, as well as Wi-Fi and GPS. Will it be able to withstand a 3G iPhone challenge?

Six (More) Free BlackBerry Apps You Don't Want to Miss

Al Sacco — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some things in life really are free. Check out these six fantastic BlackBerry applications and do more with your RIM smartphone without dropping a dime.

Garmin GPS Dominates Consumer, Corporate Market: What's Next?

Al Sacco — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Global Positioning System (GPS) device maker Garmin currently owns the U.S. portable navigation system market with more than half of all consumer and enterprise users, but will it face upcoming challenges and succeed with its new smartphone?

The Growing Market for Hands-Free Navigation

Michael Fitzgerald — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Talking gadgets for use in cars and other settings are getting cheaper and promising new location-based services.

GPS-Enabled Mobile Phone Shipments to More Than Double Over Next Five Years

Al Sacco — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Research firm expects revenue generated by shipments of GPS phones to equal $100 billion in 2012.

Google "Maps With My Location" Service Uses Cell Towers to Find Users

Nancy Gohring — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Google launched a location service for mobile users on Wednesday that doesn't rely on GPS.

The Perils of GPS Tracking: What Were You Doing at Bongo's Beefcake Boutique?

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Some of us won't be enabling those cell phone GPS tracking devices right away. We might just not want to be found—for reasons that aren't even nefarious.

A-GPS Service Enhances Nokia Mobile Phone-Based Navigation

Al Sacco — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A new service from handset maker Nokia reduces the time it takes for its cell phone-based GPS navigation systems to determine the starting locations of users and increases the navigation experience by getting users to their destinations in less time, according to the company.