European Consumers Embracing Telematics Tech - GPS LBS

European Consumers Embracing Telematics Tech - GPS LBS: "European Consumers Embracing Telematics Tech
Feb 22, 2008
GPS World

European drivers were among the first in the world to adopt navigation technology for their passenger cars, and now are among the first to adopt its sister technology, telematics.

Approximately 2.2 million passenger cars in Europe had an on-board telematics device at the end of 2007, according to market research firm Berg Insight. Stolen vehicle tracking is the main application, followed by automatic emergency call, driver assistance and motor insurance-related telematics."

KORE Telematics Selected for the 2007 M2M 100

KORE Telematics Selected for the 2007 M2M 100: "The listing is a key barometer on the M2M market, which is on the cusp of significant growth. According to Harbor Research, M2M market revenue will top $290 billion by 2011, a 580 percent increase from this year. In addition, Harbor predicts 100 million to 160 million M2M connections could be using wireless mobile networks by 2007."

RF Tracking vs. GPS Tracking

RF Tracking vs. GPS Tracking: "If, however, you want to recover stolen vehicles, RF tracking is the technology of choice. The reasons for this are many. Generally, only a very limited number of vehicles will be tracked at one time so tracking capacity is not an issue. Because the device remains in standby mode until the vehicle is stolen, both VectorTrac and LoJack can support virtually an unlimited number of vehicles. The RF tracking device is relatively inexpensive and easy to install, thus allowing widespread implementation and greater market penetration than would ever be possible with a more expensive GPS based system"

Rx Networks, St Micro Team up for A-GPS Development - GPS Utilities & Communications

Rx Networks, St Micro Team up for A-GPS Development - GPS Utilities & Communications: "Rx Networks, St Micro Team up for A-GPS Development
Feb 11, 2008
GPS World

Canada's Rx Networks Inc., said today that it is working with European chip giant St Microelectronics to develop assisted GPS technology.

This modular extended ephemeris technology will be based on Rx Networks' Upstream technology and optimized for St Microelectronics' GPS chipset portfolio. The companies plan to design the technology for both network connected devices and connectionless devices. Initially intended for PNDs, the technology will also be applicable for mobile phones, thanks to the technology's full compliance with telecommunication requirements, according to Rx Networks."

MWC: Broadcom Debuts 65 nm GPS, Multimedia Reference Design - GPS Mass Market OEM

MWC: Broadcom Debuts 65 nm GPS, Multimedia Reference Design - GPS Mass Market OEM: "MWC: Broadcom Debuts 65 nm GPS, Multimedia Reference Design
Feb 11, 2008

Broadcom Corp. today announced a new HEDGE reference design platform for smartphones based on the company's advanced 65-nanometer single-chip dual-core HSDPA + EDGE multimedia baseband processor.

The news comes at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2008 being held this week in Barcelona, Spain."

印度當超低價搖籃 20美元手機終於問世 Vodafone、Spice都與中興通訊合�

印度當超低價搖籃　20美元手機終於問世　Vodafone、Spice都與中興通訊合作: "Vodafone Essar早在2007年9月，就宣布在印度市場推出有史以來最低價的GSM手機，售價僅有666盧布(約17美元)，同樣由大陸中興通訊操刀，成為第1個在印度向超低價手機市場宣戰的GSM系統業者，印度超低價手機的價格戰，也首度從CDMA領域延伸到GSM領域。"

Google台灣境外資料儲存中心商機 台伺服器廠乾瞪眼

Google台灣境外資料儲存中心商機　台伺服器廠乾瞪眼: "但是，業者表示，台灣x86伺服器廠商最大的問題就在於無法提供完善的系統整合以及服務的支援。同時，他也指出主要原因在於，一方面是因為台灣本身市場的規模不足以支應廠商自給自足；另一方面則是廠商對於伺服器市場在整合與維護方面的投資興趣缺缺。"

價格低於100美元的3G Linux手機 .

價格低於100美元的3G Linux手機 .: "恩智浦半導體(NXP Semiconductors)與嵌入式Linux手機解決方案供應商Purple Labs日前共同推出了一款3G Linux功能手機參考設計，據稱能以不到100美元的移轉價格(transfer price)，提供視訊電話、音樂播放、高速網路瀏覽和視訊串流功能。這套Purple Magic手參考設計主要針對東南亞、東歐和拉丁美洲等市場的入門級3G手機製造商。"