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Mobile Technologies and location-based services (LBS) news round-up, week of Oct 15, 2008
Written by Spatial Media LLC
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Once again it's time for another recap of the latest news affecting those interested in LBS, mobile geo positioning, and location-aware technologies... enjoy!
From this week's LBSZone Alert... Welcome once again to your weekly dose of location-based services and
location-aware mobile news and tips.
To start, I'd like to share a tip and suggest the next time you have a
spare 20 minutes that you kick back and check out the latest edition of
the Mobile Industry Review
(#41). James is loads of fun in this edition and yes, he is always full
of this much energy! On the topic of videos, I suggest you also check
out this clip from the recently held FOWA, "Beyond Google Maps"
as presented by Andrew Turner of Mapufacture fame! An interesting look
at the history of maps, introduction to neo-geography, and discussions
of some fabulous open source mapping tools and services. Moving
forward, a friendly reminder to all you mobile innovators... Nokia
wants you! In this first-of-its-kind chance to let mobile application
developers showcase their own innovations, Nokia is inviting entries
for a global contest. This contest for innovative mobile applications
consists of 3 major categories: Eco Challenge, Emerging Markets, and
the Technology showcase. You can take home $25K in cash as well as a
chance to present your application to some VCs... good luck! Finally,
congrats to our Atlanta, GA-based friends at TerraGo Technologies for
rolling out TerraGo Mobile,
compatible Windows Mobile 5 and 6 operating systems, the solution
delivers interactive, intelligent maps and images in geo-enabled PDF
format directly to personnel in the field. Have a great week all and
don't forget, you can connect with hundreds of other mobile technology
leaders via the LBS Group on LinkedIn and remember you can always connect with your's truly via Twitter or Jaiku!
Oh... and finally, let me leave you with a tip. If you're interested in
NAVTEQ tools, tips and trips I suggest you checkout the Navteq
Developer YouTube channel!
Oh, and in closing, remember, we've recently turned on our NEW LBSzone
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Nokia World 2008, Barcelona Spain - With thought-provoking seminars, informed keynote speakers and a wide
range of interactive experiences, Nokia World 08 can inspire anyone and
everyone with an active interest in the business of mobility. December 2-3, 2008
PNWS is Canada’s premier wireless and new media conference delivering a compelling mix of the practical and the visionary around four themes: Ideas, Innovation, Insight, and Investment. The conference will feature leading edge companies, technology and business intelligence and will bring together leaders, innovators, analysts and investors from Canada, the US, Europe and Asia Pacific in the devices, networks, and applications mobile sectors. To learn more please visit: www.pnwsummit.com. It will take place in Vancouver January 18-20, 2009.
LBSChallenge 2009 - This global program challenges application developers around the world
to build innovative location-based services (LBS) that work with mobile
phones and/or wireless handheld devices using dynamic positioning
technology and NAVTEQ maps.
