Go and Track GPS Tracking News

Zoombak Launches Advanced GPS Locators for Vehicles

GPS Tracking Guy — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:39:35 +0000

Zoombak LLC announced today that it launched its first Zoombak advanced GPS locators and related services for pets and autos. The Zoombak locator is now available for purchase online at zoombak.com, and at major national retailers in early 2008.

The Zoombak locator is one of the first Assisted-GPS (“A-GPS”) devices designed specifically for use by everyday consumers and will be sold nationwide at leading electronics and specialty pet retailers. Priced from $199 - $249, for pet and auto applications, respectively, Zoombak is smaller than a deck of cards and weighs less than three ounces, yet when activated can help find dogs and vehicles coast-to-coast, 24 hours a day and can promptly notify users about location by text message and email alerts.

“Zoombak’s mission is to develop advanced products and services that seamlessly integrate with a consumer’s lifestyle, enabling users to stay better connected to their families and loved ones. With the Zoombak locator, we are putting safety on the map and revolutionizing the way people locate and recover what they care about most,” said Simon Buckingham, CEO at Zoombak.

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New GPS Tracking System Gets Ready to Launch in 2008

GPS Tracking Guy — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:24:30 +0000

mytrackingdevices.com promises to revolutionize the gps tracking marketplace through innovative software, pricing models and an aggressive reseller based growth strategy.

A new gps tracking service will launch in early 2008 that will deliver a turnkey tracking solution for end users in multiple vertical markets such as car tracking, fleet management, asset security and package tracking. mytrackingdevices.com, a start-up based in the UK is developing a centralised server based system that will not only provide a web based GPS tracking, but will also give users the ability to track in realtime, gps tracking devices through a mobile phone based application and also a downloadable desktop PC widget that will give an instant messenger type user experience.

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BMW chooses Trafficmaster to provide stolen vehicle tracking

GPS Tracking Guy — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:04:09 +0000

BMW has teamed up with Trafficmaster to provide Trackstar, an advanced stolen vehicle tracking service, to the BMW and MINI ranges of premium cars in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The three-year deal sees the Trafficmaster system replace the incumbent supplier in providing car owners with vehicle protection and peace of mind. Trafficmaster’s advanced intelligent driving solutions including Smartnav, Safe Speed camera warning and Fleet Director* will also be offered to BMW and MINI customers who have Trackstar installed in their vehicles. BMW UK expects an estimated 20,000 people a year to choose the system.

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WebTech Inks Deal With Volvo Distributor Dorini

GPS Tracking Guy — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:26:40 +0000

WebTech Wireless Inc. is pleased to announce that Dixtreme, the company’s strategic reseller in Italy, has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Dorini Group, one of the largest Volvo trucks dealers in Italy.

"We are striving to establish Quadrant as the ’gold standard’ for companies around the world with fleet management needs," said Anwar Sukkarie, WebTech Wireless’ President and Chief Executive Officer. "This win represents a growth opportunity for WebTech Wireless. We believe that additional dealerships and truck manufacturers will roll out our solution for their real-time information and remote diagnostics services plans."

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SARS Launches Fleet Tracking Service, SARS RoadTrac

GPS Tracking Guy — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 04:32:15 +0000

SARS and SkyWave Mobile Communications to Improve Safety, Security and Efficiency of Road Transport Industry

SARS Corp. has launched SARS RoadTrac, a fleet tracking service for the road transport industry. SARS RoadTrac utilizes the integrated satellite/GPRS SureLinx satellite terminal from SkyWave Mobile Communications.

SARS commenced shipment of SureLinx units to North American SARS RoadTrac customers in Q3 2007 and anticipates further sales to midsize fleet operators. SARS RoadTrac integrates with a broad range of hardware platforms and is designed to improve the safety, security and operational efficiencies of midsize road fleets.

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SysLOCATE Launches S3000i GPS Vehicle Tracking Unit

GPS Tracking Guy — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:36:01 +0000

SysLOCATE has added an internal antenna to the S3000 GPS Vehicle Tracking Units cutting installation time in half. This new feature makes installation quick and easy, generating a very beneficial cost savings to lot managers. Internal antennas also eliminate issues with pinched cables resulting in higher reliability.

"Installation has been a huge challenge for many of our customers. Adding the internal antenna can bring installation time down to 5-10 minutes and with some fleets having several hundred cars this is a significant cost and time savings," said Joel Hartley, Chief Technology Officer, SysLOCATE Inc. "Dealers that have been using our all-internal antenna units in our trial market are overwhelmingly convinced that they will never need to install an antenna again."

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Tracking Corp. Launching National TV Advertising Campaign

GPS Tracking Guy — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:40:09 +0000

Just how mainstream has GPS technology become—beyond the increasingly ubiquitous PND, that is?

There have already been a number of commercials touting the benefits of GPS-based navigation in the car. But the technology’s consumer applications are moving beyond that—so much so that commercials proclaiming the benefits of GPS-based tracking may be coming soon to a television near you.

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Homeland Integrated Security Systems Adds Low Cost GSM Tracking Device

GPS Tracking Guy — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:15:10 +0000

Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. announced today that the company has taken steps to expand its GPS product line. The company has added a basic tracking device, the CT-150 and a limited "smart box," the CT-410, to augment its innovative Cyber Tracker.

According to the company, the CT-150 is a low cost solution for standard GPS tracking applications. The CT-150 is an economical device that is available on GSM platforms (ATT/Cingular and T-Mobile). The CT-410 offers some of the capabilities of the Cyber Tracker and is available for iDEN (Nextel), GSM (ATT/Cingular and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Sprint and Verizon) platforms.

"Both the iDen and GSM versions of our Cyber Tracker are ’Smart Boxes’ that provide a variety of advanced telemetry solutions. These versions of the Cyber Tracker are for customers interested in advanced technological solutions that provide more than just tracking," stated Ian Riley, Chief Technology Officer of Homeland Integrated Security Systems. "With these product additions we can focus the Cyber Tracker more on machine-to-machine applications."

"The addition of these products really complements the Cyber Tracker and rounds out our product line, stated Fred Wicks, CEO and President of Homeland Integrated Security Systems. We will be a reseller of these products so we don’t have to manufacture or carry large inventories."

WorldTracker GPS Personal Locator Debuts

GPS Tracking Guy — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:16:48 +0000

One of the most complete and affordable personal tracking devices on the market today, WorldTracker PLD’s worldwide quad-mode capabilities allow the device to operate from any location in the world.

TrackingTheworld Inc. has released a very powerful, and cost-effective personal GPS tracker which combines accurate GPS monitoring and reporting with worldwide quad-mode capabilities and voice communication features. The result is a product ideal for asset management ,personal safety or covert GPS tracking.The WorldTracker PLD will provide continuous tracking virtually everywhere including inside buildings and garages, reporting and monitoring for up to 2 weeks.

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New Nextel Phone GPS Software

GPS Tracking Guy — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:42:52 +0000

A great new company, My Ringtone Buddy has launched a new software suited that includes some great GPS navigation and tracking software. You also get ringtone and other apps…but the GPS software rocks using GOOGLE EARTH!

Features include:
* GPS navigation
* GPS phone tracking on Google Earth!
* Discrete and easy software installation on ANY Nextel Phone

The pricing model is based on a membership to the website which gives unrestricted access For 5 Years. The one time fee is usually $109.54 but you can get it for only $35.77….special FindCall price!

This deal works out A LOT cheaper than going direct to one of the expensive cellphone tracking companies that require you to buy a new phone and plan etc.