New Online Service Provides Social Networking, Data Sharing Capabilities For Recreational GPS Users
Written by LocationNation
Thursday, 15 November 2007
DENVER, CO – November 14, 2007- For hikers, bikers, travelers and
adventurers of all kinds, LocationNation today announced the release of
the GeoSpatial Media Organizer (GSMO), a free online service for
managing and sharing personal Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
GSMO combines the use of recreational GPS receivers with online social networking to create the first free online service for downloading, displaying and sharing collected GPS data. GSMO allows users to publish the GPS data collected from road trips, hikes, camping excursions, vacations or adventures of any kind online and then either share it with family, friends or communities or display it privately. The data can be personalized with pictures, text, maps, videos and other customization options.
“The use of recreational GPS and online social networking are two of the fastest-growing uses of technology today, but until now there hasn’t been a good way for people to share the data and maps they’re collecting with their GPS receivers with family, friends and people with similar interests,” said Dave Goughnour, chief executive officer of LocationNation. “With GSMO, people can create communities and share information about the best route to take for a road trip and where to stop for a great burger, or the best hikes for viewing the fall foliage, and everything in between, complete with photos, maps, notes and more.”
GSMO is available at no charge through http://locationnation.com and includes unlimited Internet Map Server (IMS) usage, providing street level data and aerial photo maps. Users get complete access to user communities, where they can create communities, invite guests and display features on a map, as well as 50Mb of free server space and a free download of GPS Connector for hassle-free GPS data transfer. GSMO works with any Garmin or Magellan handheld GPS device.
About LocationNation
LocationNation is a young and innovative new player in the consumer GPS market. By providing services that are relevant, timely and easy to use, the company makes GPS accessible to everyday people as well as companies looking for easy and personalized solutions. Focusing on the existing market of handheld GPS users and the untapped market of personal tracking for people and assets, LocationNation has successfully integrated GPS for everyday with communities where information can be personalized and shared.
For more information about LocationNation and the services the company provides go to: www.locationnation.com.
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