Destinator Technologies Debuts in the Chinese Market.BEIJING -- Destinator Technologies (formerly Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Technology Corporation), a world-leading provider of GPS navigation See GPS. , location-based solutions and value-added services, launched three personal navigation products for Smartphone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). , Pocket PC and automotive terminals at a press conference on August 18, 2005. This marks the official entry of the first internationally renowned personal navigation system A GPS-based electronic system in a car or truck that provides a real time map of the vehicle's current location as well as step-by-step directions to a programmed destination. See GPS and vehicle tracking. (PNS Peripheral nervous system (PNS) One of the two major divisions of the nervous system. PNS nerves link the central nervous system with sensory organs, muscles, blood vessels, and glands. ) supplier into the China market, as well as the nation's first supplier of PNS applications on multiple mobile devices. Of the products launched today, the PNS application for Smartphones is the first product of its kind for Chinese consumers. "Destinator Technologies has brought three new products to China, and in doing so, is starting a new era of personal navigation in the country," said Dennis DeCoste, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Destinator Technologies. About Personal Navigation Personal navigation has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Europe. A world leader in the area of personal navigation, Destinator Technologies has achieved successes worldwide in delivering through its products easy and worry-free travel experience with route planning and Point of Interest (POI) features. More importantly, users decrease travel time with proprietary technology that calculates the shortest and most convenient routes. China, one of the fastest growing markets in the world, is already experiencing exponential growth Extremely fast growth. On a chart, the line curves up rather than being straight. Contrast with linear. in the mobile devices sector. As users become more mobile and demand more functionality from mobile devices, demand for PNS products grows. The growth potential in China is one reason why Destinator Technologies is entering the market with its award-winning products. About the Three Personal Navigation Products Destinator Technologies brings to China three award-winning products: Destinator SP (Smartphone) for Smartphones, Destinator PN (Personal Navigation) for pocket PCs, and Destinator ND (Navigation Device) for on-board applications. Business and leisure travelers and drivers primarily use these products. Map data used in each product is provided by Shanghai's Nav Information Technologies (Nav2). A joint venture company invested by Navteq, a global leader in mapping, and Navinfo, the first Chinese company licensed by the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping (SBSM SBSM Sound Body Sound Mind ) to provide map data for commercial use, Nav2 is currently the leading map supplier in China with its high-precision, quality maps. Maps of more than 180 Chinese cities are available in each Destinator product. In addition to precision maps, Destinator products offer a full range of personalized navigation services such as optimal routing information, POI, English/Chinese language support, and three different visual displays. To enhance service and support for Chinese customers, Destinator Technologies will launch a Chinese website and online community (www.destinatortechnologies.cn). Map information will be updated every six months on this portal, as well as maps of more than 30 countries in four continents for travelers abroad. Destinator PNS applications are currently available on Dopod, Lenovo, Asus, Eten, and Daxian devices. More navigation-enabled mobile devices will be available in the future. Destinator Technologies in China Founded in November 2004, Destinator Technologies Inc (China) brings the convenience of personal navigation to consumers in China. The company also strives to develop the location-based services See mobile positioning. market by providing innovative solutions to carriers, enterprises, government organizations, and individual consumers. Regarded as the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partner of choice for some of the world's largest hardware manufacturers, systems integrators, and map providers, Destinator Technologies cooperates with companies such as Microsoft, Eten, Orient Power, ZTE ZTE Zalaegerszegi Torna Egylet (Hungarian sports club) , Dopod, Mitac, Acer, Asus, Thinkware, Carpoint, Leadteck, Road Tech, CASIC CASIC Computer assisted survey information collection CASIC Combined All-Source Intelligence Center , Hisys, and Nav2 in China. About Destinator Software Suite A core product designed for personal navigation systems (PNS), the Destinator suite of products currently includes Destinator SP (Smartphone) for Smartphones, Destinator PN (Personal Navigation) for pocket PCs, and Destinator ND (Navigation Device) for on-board applications. With the seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of cutting-edge mobile navigation technologies and precise map information, Destinator provides easy and convenient operating use. The Destinator suite of products provides a full spectrum of features, including: --Intelligent routing --Optimum route planning for multiple destinations --Millions of points-of-interest (POI) --Route optimization based on real-time traffic information --Multiple language support --SMS support --An extensive library of map information updated regularly Destinator Technologies' personal navigation products have won many major awards, including: --Destinator PN Awarded the "Editorial Staff Recommendation" in PocketPC Magazine (July/August 2005) --Destinator PN given "Editor's Recommendation" in special interest magazine, "Notebook, Organizer & Handy" (July 2005) --Destinator PN Awarded "Price Tip" Distinction by Germany's Connect Magazine (June 19, 2005) --Destinator SP Awarded "Test Winner" Commendation in Germany's PC Magazin (February 2005) --Destinator SP is voted 2nd best Smartphone Navigation 2004 by pocket.at Please visit DESTINATOR TECHNOLOGIES at www.destinatortechnologies.com. |
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