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Hello from the Spatial Media LBSzone...
Since the last edition of the LBSZone Alert we've digested much of the information gathered at last week's Nokia World. It as interesting to
hear the company's story and get a glimpse into the future (See this cool video clip on the future of mobile sensors). Obviously, location has played a key role in Nokia's
success and will be HUGE moving forward. In mulling over some of the
numbers tossed out in sessions and keynotes last week, it was good to hear that Nokia is planning on rolling out some 10 new
GPS-enabled mobile devices in 2008 (there are currently 5 including the flagship, N95). I heard over and over again how location adds
context.. so what you might think! Well, putting mobile services, apps and even advertising in a better context (thanks to the user's location)
is adding tremendous value. We saw apps like Slifter (think GPS shopping) mentioned and show on stage during keynotes (see image below)
adding to the credibility and value that Nokia has found from location. We saw fun and innovative apps like the cool and fun Sports Tracker,
born out of Nokia's research labs. This application (a must have for any N95 user) has seen tremendous success with hundreds of thousands
of downloads to date. We heard from the head of the developer labs, Bob Ianucci, who shared a story of a user of the month
called "Vegas" - a cute dog who walks around with an N95 duck taped to his collar, his owner tracking him and sharing the tracks via the new
Sports Tracker website. Navteq had their say at the event as well (see video clip), describing the value that
location-aware advertising provides to the user... interesting to hear that many users, in addition to using the ads, also see the mobile adverts
as a service at times! Mark my word, location-aware mobile ads will be HUGE! Speaking of location-aware ads, Lat49 is a must-consider for any of you mashup developers out there, enabling you to
easily serve more location-sensitive ads within your mashups... a bonus to developers and the advertiser. Finally, I'll leave off with more on
Navteq and a congrats to the company as just today it was announced that Navteq shareholders have approved the merger, removing the final hurdle to
complete the buyout. For more images of Nokia World see
here, videos here, articles here. PS: Congrats to all the finalists of the Tele Atlas LBS Innovators Series!
Location-aware apps like Slifter (and the popular Nokia N95) we're mentioned on stage last week at Nokia World
[Send your comments, announcements, tips, tricks, gripes, or kudos to Glenn
or simply contact info@lbszone.com]
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RECENT LBSZONE FEATURES & Top NEWS
You'll find regular feature articles, commentary, application spotlights, developer zone tips and other original feature content at
LBSzone. We're also open to your article submissions so if you have an LBS focused paper, solution, case study, or other article
feel free to contact us and send us your submission - info@lbszone.com is open 24/7 around the Globe!
Nokia World 2007 - The Numbers and Small Statements With BIG
Meaning - At Nokia World 2007 in Amsterdam we heard many numbers and saw many charts, figures, diagrams etc... the
following are a few numbers of interest and small statements (with a BIG message) heard in sessions, panels, and presentations... enjoy!
Lightning Notes From Nokia World 2007: Nokia in 2008 - Share More,
Experience More - Marc Selby, Nokia VP Multimedia, provided the introduction and acted as MC for Nokia World which took place in
Amsterdam the week of December 4. He greeted attendees with a friendly reminder that the first Nokia World event had some 40 attendees
and snoted... "Today there are more than 3000 registered attendees in Amsterdam taking in Nokia World 2007" - the theme, Share More,
Experience More. Read on for lightning notes as we explore Nokia's vision for the complete digital life.
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LBSzone NEWS & INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
A freeware tip for Nokia N95 and 6110 Navigator users - GyPSii software
NAVTEQ Announces Approval of Merger Agreement With Nokia
Mobile Rules! Reminder
Navteq Traffic to go - the case for LBS and mobile advertising
Sprint Holds 7th Annual Developer Conference
NAVTEQ(R) Map Expands Speed Limits and Launched Road Side Warnings
Tele Atlas Names Finalists in LBS Innovators Series Event
New - AT&T Developer Program - Mobile Application Development Best Practices
Free Buyer Guide - How to Buy a Phone System
NAVTEQ(R) Map Data Selected by ServicePower for Mobile Field Staff Navigation Solution
UK PlaceFinder Takes the Stress Out of Christmas Travel
Special Price for One Year of Cortado Push Mail + Documents To Go
City of Maastricht builds mobility from the ground up with Nokia Intellisync Mobile Suite
A Greener Nokia in 2008 - Green packaging, sustainable practices, and the environmentally sound 3110
Special Price for One Year of Cortado Push Mail + Documents To Go
Receive Faxes with Cortado Onlines Services - even while on the go!
Track Assets in Real Time with Tracking Server
Nokia World 2007 - The Numbers and Small Statements With BIG Meaning
Pharos Selects NAVTEQ Maps for Next Gen Portable Devices
NAVTEQ Powers Innovative Lowrance Hybrid Portable Device
Trip and Route Planning and GPS Export for Google Earth by EarthNC.com
Spatial Technologies Ltd introduces Nigeria's largest online mapping and location-based service
Columbus Announces Development of Revolutionary System for Off-Road Navigation
Abbeville County, S.C. Deploys Federal Signal SmartMsg Mass Citizen Alerting System
The OGC Seeks Comment on OGC Candidate KML 2.2 StandardThe OGC Seeks Comment on OGC Candidate KML 2.
Mobile Rules Competition - Create A Unique Technology Innovation And Win a Contract
TeleNav Exposes Top Five Reasons American Drivers Are Running Behind Schedule in 2007
Do you have news about a new product, application, web service, developer tool, mashup, or ??? contact us at
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EVENT UPDATES
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Recent notes from the AnyGeo Blog & The Glenn 95
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Explore the UK with Explore (Beta) from the
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Navteq Traffic to go - the case for LBS and
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Mobile Rules! Reminder
Some Interesting Numbers and Stats
gathered at Nokia World 2007
Vegas the dog tracked with Nokia Sports
Tracker and N95
New Patent to Enhance Local Search
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