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Former MapQuest Exec Brings Proven Leadership to Innovative LBS Company PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 13 September 2005

uLocate Communications Appoints Walt Doyle as CEO; Former MapQuest Exec Brings Proven Leadership to Innovative LBS Company

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--Sept. 13, 2005--uLocate Communications, Inc., a technology leader in the development and delivery of location-based services (LBS) to the consumer and enterprise markets, appointed Walter A. Doyle, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Doyle will also serve as a member of uLocate's Board of Directors.

Doyle has honed his leadership skills and expertise with leading LBS and wireless companies. Prior to uLocate, Doyle was vice president of sales and business development at MapQuest, Inc. an AOL subsidiary. There he was responsible for building revenue across the wireless, print, online, and software businesses. During his tenure, MapQuest rebuilt its core software business, launched four consumer wireless products, launched a suite of MapQuest branded print products, and more than doubled its revenues.

"Within telecommunications, there's tremendous potential for growth in wireless location based services," said Doyle. "uLocate has marked its positioned as an innovator and a leader in this space. I'm looking forward to working with the management team and board to capitalize on the market opportunity for long-term growth and success."

Doyle is a veteran of the online and emerging technologies space. Prior to his position at MapQuest, he served as vice president of Net2Phone. There he led strategic initiatives such as the integration of VoIP technology on Yahoo! and MSN instant messaging platforms, and investments in companies such as SpeechWorks and Webex. Before Net2Phone, Doyle was with ZDNet through its acquisition of SpotMedia Communications, the publisher of GameSpot.com. Doyle's career began at Dow Jones, Inc. where for five years he served as international sales and marketing manager directing the expansion of dial-up, broadband and web based products into Asian, European, and Latin American markets.

"We have known Walt and followed his career for many years," said Alan Phillips, co-founder of uLocate. "His industry knowledge, leadership skills and contagious enthusiasm will enhance the Company's performance and help us achieve our goals."

About uLocate Communications

uLocate Communications, Inc. (www.ulocate.com) is an application and technology service provider of wireless location-based services. Headquartered in Framingham, Mass., uLocate integrates GPS enabled cell phone technology and other location aware devices with the convenience of the Internet to provide a variety of LBS services for the consumer and enterprise markets.
 

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