FindWhere's GPS Tracking Service to Feature Advanced Mapping and Satellite Technology From Microsof
Written by Teydo Holding, Inc
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
FindWhere's GPS Tracking Service to Feature Advanced Mapping and Satellite Technology From Microsoft's Virtual Earth
Teydo Holding, Inc., a leader in precision tracking and location services, has announced a global agreement with Microsoft that will enable the company to offer Microsoft's Virtual Earth advanced mapping and satellite imagery on their FindWhere real-time GPS tracking service.
Virtual Earth is a web-based application that combines local search with maps and aerial photography, as well as rooftop geo-coding and bird's-eye view pushpin accuracy. FindWhere is a global service that translates location messaging, mapping, and monitoring into a reliable and easy-to-use online tracking solution.
"We are very pleased that our existing relationship with Teydo is extending to cover FindWhere. FindWhere is an innovative new platform for tracking mobile phones and GPS devices. Virtual Earth's unique combination of imagery, road maps and Bird's-Eye [aerial view] will help FindWhere deliver a rich customer experience to thousands of users," says Alexander Davachi, Virtual Earth Sales Manager.
"Mapping and address matching are critical components to our service," adds Jaap Groot, CEO of FindWhere. "As a result of Microsoft's Virtual Earth mapping capabilities, everyone from security professionals, logistics managers, business executives to parents, seniors, and children -- will find Virtual Earth's mapping interface to be convenient and easy-to-use when utilizing FindWhere's online application platform."
The core benefit to FindWhere users as a result of this partnership is being able to use the latest maps available with detailed satellite imagery, up-to-date addresses and a range of user-friendly viewing styles and techniques.
FindWhere uses modern location technologies to give people and businesses the security and peace-of-mind of knowing the exact location of any person or asset. Today, FindWhere is the real-time tracking service of choice for more than 18,000 users and tracks well over 200,000 devices worldwide.
About FindWhere:
FindWhere is a global leader in real-time GPS tracking and location services using today's most advanced satellite mapping and wireless technology. Best-in-class tracking solutions and location verification benefits include: enhanced security, virtual surveillance, remote work-force management, asset monitoring, and overall personal, family and employee safety.
About Microsoft:
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential
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