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New TeleNav Blog Column: “Ask HP Anything”
Oct 24th
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Loading ...Author – Mary Beth Lowell – Communications Manager
This question about LBS from a CNET reader reminded us how confusing GPS services can be.
We’re working on a new section of our Web site that will help provide more information on how GPS works, how to decide between different types of products and anything else related to GPS that you tell us you want to know.
In the interim, however, we thought we’d open it up to discussion through this forum so we’re officially launching the "Ask HP Anything" column.
What does Hewlett-Packard have to do with any of this you ask?
Nothing actually.
HP is our CEO, silly (cool name, huh?). And he’s happy to answer any of your questions. Maybe it’s about how GPS works, how TeleNav works, the difference between TeleNav and other services, what’s up with GPS tracking, the difference between A-GPS and autonomous GPS, how to navigate around China or Europe, who’s going to win the World Series, who’s going to be the next president, what’s the meaning of life, etc. (ok, no guarantees on the last few).
If you want to ask him a question, simply post a comment here on this blog or send me an email at marybethl (at) telenav.com. We’ll post the interesting ones here so that everyone can read them.
Also – if you have any feedback about content on our blog (what can we do better? what do you want to read about?) please post it here or send me an email.
Happy 9th Birthday to TeleNav
Sep 9th
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Author – HP Jin – President, CEO and Co-Founder
TeleNav turns 9 years old today and we have a lot to celebrate. In just 9 years, we have become the largest location-based services (LBS) company. We have accomplished so much – including:
- 15 wireless carrier partnerships – including nearly every major carrier in North America
- Availability in 21 countries
- Availability on more than 450 mobile devices – including every major platform in existence
- Numerous awards for both our products and our company
- More than 500 employees worldwide
- First class customers ranging from consumers, to SMBs, to government organizations, to large enterprises
And we’re really just beginning. We look forward to finding out what our 9th year will bring us and we plan on having another big celebration on our 10th anniversary.
Thanks to all of our employees, partners and customers for coming along for the ride!
GPS Helping to Save Lives
Jul 11th
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Author—Mary Beth Lowell – Communications Manager
The well ran dry this week on a Freaky Friday GPS topic. Anyone out there see a quirky new GPS device or service this week?
Instead, I thought I’d share this story that I ran across from a Texas news station. On Wednesday, a man in Spring, Texas got lost in the woods, became disoriented and ended up wandering around for 3 miles. He had a cell phone on him and was able to call his wife. In about 30 minutes, local officials were able to track him down using the GPS on his cell phone.
For all of the great features and functionality that we talk about our services having, it may be hard to argue that one of the most important things GPS can do is help save lives.
However, just because your cell phone has GPS doesn’t necessarily mean authorities will be able to locate you if you find yourself in a situation like this man in Texas did. It’s worth educating yourself on how to best leverage this technology.
Our CEO, HP Jin, wrote a blog post about this very topic not too long ago. It references a magazine article he wrote which helps clear up for consumers how GPS on cell phone works and when it may or may not be a tool that can help locate you in an emergency situation.
Know of any other stories where GPS has helped save lives? We love to hear them.
TeleNav CEO Honored with 2008 Most Inspiring Entrepreneur Award
May 22nd
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It has been a big week for awards here at TeleNav! First we were given the Wireless Leadership Award, and now we’re happy to announce that our CEO HP Jin was named the most inspiring entrepreneur of the year by TiEcon at its annual conference last week.
HP was selected for this award because he continues to push the boundaries of innovation, quality and overall creativity at TeleNav. Of course, HP didn’t want to take all the credit himself.
“I am pleased to receive this award from such a well-respected organization for entrepreneurs and professionals such as TiE.” said Dr. HP Jin, president, CEO and co-founder of TeleNav. “However, it is the great team at TeleNav that should be recognized for our growth and contributions to the industry. This award is a true honor, as it acknowledges the dedication TeleNav has had in introducing new and relevant technologies and the progress we have made within the mobile Location-based Services market.”
TeleNav CEO on GPS Business News
Mar 12th
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Author – Mary Beth Lowell – Communications Manager
TeleNav’s CEO, HP Jin, was featured on GPS Business News last week. HP sat down with Ludovic Privat to discuss the current LBS market and TeleNav’s future. You can watch the complete interview here.
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