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Archive for February, 2008
TeleNav Sponsors Sprint’s True American Hero Benefit
Feb 29th
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Loading ...Author – Mary Beth Lowell – Communications Manager
Last
weekend, we were proud to sponsor Sprint’s True American Hero Benefit
in Sarasota, FL which honored the memory of 16 fallen Florida law
enforcement officers. First responders and motorcycle riders from all
over the Sarasota area participated in the 45-mile ride which was
hosted by Sprint Nextel and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
The America’s Most Wanted crew was there and the ride was led and MC’d by the show’s host, John Walsh.
TeleNav
employees volunteered to help monitor a few of the riders, including
John Walsh, through their GPS-enabled Sprint Nextel phones. We donated
a few TeleNav Track accounts which allowed us to watch the progress of the riders in real-time.
It
was great to be a part of this event. Proceeds from the ride were
donated to the True American Hero Fund in memory of the officers.
Vehicle Tracker Now Available
Feb 26th
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Author – Giacomo Lami, senior product manager
We are happy to announce the latest addition to our Mobile Resource Management (MRM) product portfolio. Today, we launched TeleNav Vehicle Tracker, a GPS-enabled ‘black box’ that gives companies a hassle-free method for monitoring and managing their fleets.
TeleNav Vehicle Tracker is hard-wired or embedded onto the vehicle battery, eliminating the need for human interaction with the actual device. Managers simply log into a password protected Web site and can see the location of their vehicles, updated every two minutes. Companies can set vehicle usage policies and if an employee violates a certain rule, managers are notified via email and SMS on their mobile phone. TeleNav Vehicle Tracker also captures the daily, state-by-state mileage of each mobile asset, helping organizations meet compliance requirements and monitor productivity.
More information on the new product can be found here, or by contacting sales@telenav.com.
Alltel Pushes LBS Roaming
Feb 25th
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Author – Hassan Wahla, senior director, business development
On Friday, one of our carrier partners, Alltel Wireless, announced a new LBS roaming feature, allowing subscribers to use GPS applications outside of their home network area. Alltel customers can now use TeleNav GPS Navigator in more than 45 major metropolitan areas.
Kristi Crum, Alltel’s director of multimedia content, stated: “Through LBS Nationwide Roaming, our customers are able to use a GPS application when it matters most, especially when they are in unfamiliar territory.”
We believe our carrier partners are on the leading edge of LBS innovation and applaud efforts such as this to make GPS navigation part of every consumer’s daily life.
TeleNaut Tales Contest – Winners Announced
Feb 22nd
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Author – Mary Beth Lowell – Communications Manager
Well the big day has arrived to announce the winners of our “TeleNaut” Tales contest.
A big thanks to everyone who submitted an entry – we thoroughly enjoyed reading through each story. It was definitely challenging to pick winners as there were many interesting and creative stories submitted.
Unfortunately, however we were limited to three recipients. Following much discussion and debate, we chose the submissions from the following TeleNauts:
· David Johnston
· KKit
· Chris S.
These three entrants will each receive a $200 gift certificate for a national gasoline brand. Since gas prices are once again increasing, this should come in handy!
Thanks again to all who participated. Please continue to share your stories with us as we enjoy reading how TeleNav GPS Navigator has made a difference!
Oil closes above $100 a barrel, watch the gas prices
Feb 20th
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Author – Mary Beth Lowell – Communications Manager
Like many news organizations, USA Today ran a story this morning about the rising cost of oil. According to the story, oil closed above $100 a barrel for the first time in history on Tuesday. Experts believe this could push the US average for a tank of gas to $3.75 a gallon by Memorial Day, also another record high. As of today, the average across the US is $3.042 a gallon.
So, what does this mean for consumers? Well, for one, we all need to keep a close eye on the pumps and make smart decisions when filling up. TeleNav GPS Navigator customers have a slight advantage over other consumers. Fuel Finder gives you the ability to locate the most affordable gas and get directions right to the station. Fuel prices are updated daily in order to help you find the best deals around town.
