IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it will open a new IBM Innovation Center to help start-up companies, software developers, and independent software vendors (ISVs) create new software and hardware applications and services.
Located in Dallas, Texas, and serving local companies, the new IBM Innovation Center will provide technical support and expertise to help businesses test, build and optimize applications based on open platforms. The new center is designed to meet the growing demand from Business Partners and venture funded organizations looking to harness IBM expertise around innovative technologies such as System z, Cell Broadband Engine and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
This effort is in response to the tremendous growth that the Dallas technology community is achieving. According to the Greater Dallas Chamber Index, Dallas Fort Worth commands the highest concentration of technology activity in Texas with one-third of all tech establishments and 40 percent of the state's technology jobs.
With the introduction of this new center, IBM will now host a network of more than 35 IBM Innovation Centers around the world. Since their inception over ten years ago, IBM Innovation Centers have become a key component of IBM's strategy to help companies build innovative solutions before they expand into new markets. In 2006 alone, more than 6,000 business partners leveraged IBM Innovation Centers worldwide to build and test new solutions.
Growing Network of Global IBM Innovation Centers
The new IBM Innovation Center in Dallas will offer R&D expertise to enable start-ups, software developers, and other small to mid-sized companies to create new software and hardware applications and services. These efforts will provide start-ups an entry-point to IBM's Research network, accelerating innovation by providing insights into emerging technologies.
To meet the demands from companies that are looking to stay up-to-speed on new technology, the center will also sponsor workshops and best practices for local businesses to take advantage of emerging technologies such as SOA and Cell Broadband Engine architecture. Additionally, IBM will also host connection events offering companies unique networking opportunities for business growth.
Building on Global Successes
In addition to local companies, businesses throughout the world will also be able to take advantage of the resources available at the new IBM Innovation Center in Dallas. For example, through IBM's Virtual Loaner Program, Business Partners around the globe gain access to System i, p and x machines, giving them the same benefits as a loaner machine at their own site, but with the added bonus of IBM managing and hosting the hardware.
IBM has also recently added a new component to the IBM Innovation Centers efforts that will now provide a well-connected global support for Business Partners, independent of their location. IBM will enhance the global integration network that will now seamlessly connect its worldwide IBM Innovation Centers, giving instant access to top researchers and technical experts for all companies, regardless of their proximity to a center.
For example, a Business Partner who requests an engagement with their local IBM Innovation Center in Dublin, Ireland may learn that the IBM Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas is better equipped to meet their technical needs. With access to an Internet connection and just a few easy clicks of the mouse, a company will be able to receive hands-on support from their local IBM team while leveraging the technical resources of an IBM Innovation Center halfway around the world.
"With more than 150 IBM Business Partners in the Dallas area, and that number growing each day, this new investment is being led by the demand from these partners for increased expertise in their local region," said Jim Corgel, general manager, ISV & Developer Relations. "As companies continue to look for ways to grow and expand into new markets, IBM is looking to our partners to set the agenda for ensuring that our resources are meeting their specific needs."
Building on Local Successes
Since 1974, ARX Technologies, based just outside of Dallas, Texas, has worked hand-in-hand with utilities and public sector organizations to create and develop an array of software solutions. An IBM business partner for over 30 years, ARX has learned to take full advantage of the many resources IBM offers to its partners. For example, ARX Technologies has worked extensively with the remote assistance provided by the global network of IBM Innovation Centers to test, validate and modernize its solutions.
"As a rapidly growing company, ARX Technologies is always looking for new ways to leverage the wide range of resources IBM offers to its partners, especially on a local level," said Charlotte Foulkes, CTO, ARX Technologies. "By launching a new IBM Innovation Center in Dallas, IBM is making it possible for us to not only use its facilities for application testing and validation, but having a physical location in the Dallas region also provides us with the opportunity for our staff to attend training sessions and maintain their skills and certifications. More importantly, it provides us with a local facility that we can bring our customers to for hands-on support from IBM."
Today's announcement further demonstrates IBM's commitment to the success of its Business Partners.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Asymtek introduces new technologies
Asymtek has introduced two coating/dispensing technologies for applying catalyst inks onto membranes in electrode assemblies of proton exchange and direct methanol fuel cells. Pulse spray coating technology provides quick large area coverage, allowing for uniform film thicknesses. DispenseJet technology deposits the ink with a uniform
thickness and density so lines and patterns are smooth, even, and the same consistency throughout. The consistent and precision application of the ink increases the porosity of the film so fuel and byproducts can pass through the membrane efficiently. Asymtek offers fuel cell manufacturers two types of application technologies for increased dispensing flexibility: spray coating and discrete dot dispensing.
Spray coating is for large areas, for controlled thicknesses, and even film thicknesses. Discrete dot dispensing is used for specific patterns with high edge definition and exact film build up of highly volatile inks. Asymtek has a multiple array of coating and dispensing technologies for catalyst inks, polymer electrolytes, gasketing, and sealing depending on the application.
Catalyst inks are very expensive because of the platinum content. With the Asymtek jet, the ink is deposited precisely where it is programmed to be placed, so there is limited waste. The jet deposits discrete dots in whatever pattern is desired without masking. Asymtek's closed-loop system measures the exact amount of fluid that's deposited.
Process controls and Asymtek's Easy Coat(R) for Windows XP(R) (ECXP) software regulate the volume, size, shape, and viscosity of the dot. "The success of the catalyst ink depends 50% on its chemistry and 50% on its application," said Jim Klocke, Asymtek senior business development manager. "While most application methods use spray technology, the catalyst inks may vary in thickness and density. With Asymtek's jet dispensing, all those problems are eliminated and the ink is deposited precisely, with uniform thickness and density."
thickness and density so lines and patterns are smooth, even, and the same consistency throughout. The consistent and precision application of the ink increases the porosity of the film so fuel and byproducts can pass through the membrane efficiently. Asymtek offers fuel cell manufacturers two types of application technologies for increased dispensing flexibility: spray coating and discrete dot dispensing.
Spray coating is for large areas, for controlled thicknesses, and even film thicknesses. Discrete dot dispensing is used for specific patterns with high edge definition and exact film build up of highly volatile inks. Asymtek has a multiple array of coating and dispensing technologies for catalyst inks, polymer electrolytes, gasketing, and sealing depending on the application.
Catalyst inks are very expensive because of the platinum content. With the Asymtek jet, the ink is deposited precisely where it is programmed to be placed, so there is limited waste. The jet deposits discrete dots in whatever pattern is desired without masking. Asymtek's closed-loop system measures the exact amount of fluid that's deposited.
Process controls and Asymtek's Easy Coat(R) for Windows XP(R) (ECXP) software regulate the volume, size, shape, and viscosity of the dot. "The success of the catalyst ink depends 50% on its chemistry and 50% on its application," said Jim Klocke, Asymtek senior business development manager. "While most application methods use spray technology, the catalyst inks may vary in thickness and density. With Asymtek's jet dispensing, all those problems are eliminated and the ink is deposited precisely, with uniform thickness and density."
Germany: Siemens VDO announces new technologies at Frankfurt motor show
Siemens VDO is displaying a number of technologies at the IAA in Frankfurt.
The PN 4000 and PN 6000 portable navigation devices equipped with a DVB-T receiver as a standard feature: The units offer high-resolution map graphics displayed in a 2D or ...
The PN 4000 and PN 6000 portable navigation devices equipped with a DVB-T receiver as a standard feature: The units offer high-resolution map graphics displayed in a 2D or ...
Sunday, September 16, 2007
CNSE and the birth of NanoEconomics
The history of mankind is one of innovation and change. However change does not happen at a constant rate. Historically, each new technology introduced over time has penetrated established markets at a faster rate than its predecessor. The time that it has taken successive technologies to penetrate one quarter of the overall U.S. consumer market has declined from 55 years (for the automobile) to 7 years (for the Internet). For us, this means that today we can witness and study the birth, introduction and impact of many new technologies.
The purpose of new technologies is to solve problems. When we solve a problem using a new technology it is either to improve our quality of life or to help us create more value in our everyday labor. Whatever the case, new technologies drives us to do things in a better manner and consequently, makes us in general more productive.
Productivity is the effectiveness of productive effort. With passing centuries our conception of productivity has changed dramatically. Moreover, with the advent and growth of the computer and information technology industries in the last 40 years we have witnessed a tremendous technological change. The convergence of computing, information and communications is transforming every aspect of society and creating new possibilities for improved productivity. The productivity in the semiconductor industry is and has been, for several decades, a driving force for the economic growth of the world. Productivity growth in the semiconductor industry has averaged 20 percent for the last 10 years, compared to less than 5 percent for all manufacturing industries.
Productivity in this industry is inevitably related to Moore's Law, meaning the regular increase in performance and data processing capabilities in computer chips. Moore's Law is the engine for continued growth, an engine not to be found in any other industry on the planet. Furthermore, this increase in productivity has occurred hand in hand with a decline in consumer prices. The price of a single transistor was $1.00 in 1968 . Today you can buy millions of transistors for $1.00. What other item has declined in price like the transistor?
The purpose of new technologies is to solve problems. When we solve a problem using a new technology it is either to improve our quality of life or to help us create more value in our everyday labor. Whatever the case, new technologies drives us to do things in a better manner and consequently, makes us in general more productive.
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Productivity is the effectiveness of productive effort. With passing centuries our conception of productivity has changed dramatically. Moreover, with the advent and growth of the computer and information technology industries in the last 40 years we have witnessed a tremendous technological change. The convergence of computing, information and communications is transforming every aspect of society and creating new possibilities for improved productivity. The productivity in the semiconductor industry is and has been, for several decades, a driving force for the economic growth of the world. Productivity growth in the semiconductor industry has averaged 20 percent for the last 10 years, compared to less than 5 percent for all manufacturing industries.
Productivity in this industry is inevitably related to Moore's Law, meaning the regular increase in performance and data processing capabilities in computer chips. Moore's Law is the engine for continued growth, an engine not to be found in any other industry on the planet. Furthermore, this increase in productivity has occurred hand in hand with a decline in consumer prices. The price of a single transistor was $1.00 in 1968 . Today you can buy millions of transistors for $1.00. What other item has declined in price like the transistor?
Sunday, September 9, 2007
IBM Instantly Connects People to Free Technology Service
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a free service that will allow users of any computer or mobile device such as the iPhone to gain real-time access to thousands of technical resources and emerging technologies with a simple click of a button.
This extension of syndication that IBM is making available is bringing the widest range of technical know how to the fingertips of millions of Yahoo!, Google, NetVibes users and owners of mobile devices such as iPhone.
Developer gizmos from IBM aim to help reach a broader set of users and enable them to more easily interface with technology content, to streamline their daily tasks, and to keep up-to-date on new technologies arming them with the right resources to build innovative applications. Now, with a click of a button, any computer or mobile device user can easily gain the power of syndication on a technology topic of their choice with no programming, training or technical expertise required.
The unique syndication tool gives users centralized and mobile access to the widest range of open source technologies across a variety of topics including Web 2.0 technologies, game development, Web innovation and more through a website called IBM developerWorks, the central hub for thousands of technical resources. Developer gizmos are all widgets, gadgets, modules, or any technological items that are customized to display IBM technology content within a browser, operating system, user's desktop or syndication mashup page.
Developer gizmos are an extension of the services offered by Yahoo!, Google, and NetVibes, customizing the publicly available code or processes to allow users to export content from IBM through podcasts, forums, blogs, educational briefings and "how-to" tutorials, instantly, all at the push of a button, with no extra development necessary.
This move is another step by IBM to ensure that early technology adopters, developers and small to mid-sized businesses are able to capitalize on modern technologies such as Web 2.0, and integrate social networking applications into their businesses in a simple, cost-efficient manner. No other vendor is taking such a simplified and open approach to helping users leverage technology and resources to simplify their personal and business requirements.
This functionality further simplifies the user's experience and emphasizes IBM's commitment of giving the community the ability to decide what content is relevant to their needs. It also makes it easy for developers to obtain relevant content without having to conduct several searches. On an average, developers spend 50 percent of their time searching for relevant content to support their efforts to build applications. This new form of syndication alleviates developers from having to conduct web searches for several hours to obtain the right content in real time.
A small business owner can also benefit from this by creating a customized gizmo on their MyYahoo! web page to receive free updates and information on Web 2.0 technologies.
For example, if a small video game company that specializes in Playstation 3 console development wants to increase revenue by making its games more advanced, the game developer could create developerWorks Gizmos to syndicate the latest technical information directly from the game development space on developerWorks right to his iGoogle, Netvibes or MyYahoo! personal page. Having realtime access to up-to-the-minute information on Cell broadband technology enables him to tap into the power of the Playstation 3, so he can build beautiful, more robust visual effects, not to mention smarter and tougher opponents into the game. This in turn gives the small company a competitive advantage in the marketplace, which can translate into higher profits.
"The IBM developerWorks site is a comprehensive resource that covers the technologies most important to developers today, such as the recent tutorial on Yahoo! Pipes," said Chad Dickerson, senior director, Yahoo! Developer Network. "The addition of the Add to MyYahoo! Button will make it even more convenient for developers and users to tap into the vast array of new technologies made available free of charge from IBM."
How it Works
These gizmos provide a simple interface that enables any user to select content from the IBM developerWorks website, the central hub for thousands of technical resources, and export it to customizable web pages, such as MyYahoo! and iGoogle that are used by millions of users on a daily basis. With a simple click of a button, users can now create custom gizmos that allow them to take advantage of IBM technical content without the need for any additional programming skills or registration.
They can also tailor this information to their areas of interest and receive up-to-the minute updates directly to their home page, eliminating the tedious task of searching for information that is critical for their personal interests or organizational needs. IBM is now bringing the information directly to users through their gizmos on a daily basis.
Free for Taking
With today's news, IBM is bringing the power of thousands of new technology resources, free code to create applications on open standards and how-to tutorials from IBM's developerWorks to millions of users worldwide based on their topic of choice.
For example:
-- Gaming enthusiasts can get up-to-date information on how to improve
their online gaming experience. By using a gizmo, the users gain access to
forums and information on the latest technological advances in gaming while
learning how to create better gaming applications. For example, as a result
of using this gizmo, users who enjoy playing Sudoku would receive a
tutorial that shows them how they can create their own version of the game
that automatically generates new puzzles to solve each time you play.
Developer gizmos from IBM will also give early adopters access to emerging software services from IBM research and development labs. For instance, an IT professional working for a small business that is an early adopter of Web 2.0 technologies visits IBM's website for developers on a regular basis to learn about the latest technologies that can provide viable solutions for their business.
With this new functionality, the user can select blogs, forums, wikis, and more and with the push of a button, create a custom Yahoo! Widget, Google Gadget, and NetVibes Module displaying all new content from IBM on their personal page of choice. Users receive updates right to this page in real-time. This allows them to aggregate the topics that are relevant to their business right within their workspace without having to do several searches or visit multiple pages.
IBM is providing four new avenues for custom syndicated content:
-- IBM developerWorks community spaces -- This is a unique channel that
provides an open platform for developers to build communities on a broad
range of topics and business trends, such as Web 2.0 and SaaS. There are
nearly 20 community topics available. Each topic space includes portlets
displaying blogs, forums, wikis, technical resources, feature stories,
tutorials, and podcasts that are related to the topic. Now users can tap
into these resources by exporting any portlet within the space as a Google
Gadget, NetVibes Module or Yahoo! Widget.
-- IBM developerWorks "build your own feeds" application -- Users have
the ability to select any combination of developerWorks open source topics,
technologies or IBM product brands and export the corresponding article or
tutorial feeds as RSS, ATOM, HTML and now, also as a Yahoo! Widget, Google
Gadget, and NetVibes Module.
-- IBM developerWorks Google Desktop Gadget -- By downloading the IBM
developerWorks Google Desktop Gadget, users can view content and search the
developerWorks website right from their desktop.
-- For all Apple iPhone users -- Users can view the top stories from IBM
developerWorks, sorted by topic, through an interface optimized for the
iPhone. http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/iphone.
"With this effort IBM is expanding its ecosystem of IT professionals by bringing new technology resources to the user directly rather than the user having to search for this information," said Kathy Mandelstein, Director of Worldwide Developer Programs for IBM. "This new feature will also allow small businesses and early adopters with no programming skills to take advantage of all the technology resources IBM has to offer to help businesses build innovative solutions."
This extension of syndication that IBM is making available is bringing the widest range of technical know how to the fingertips of millions of Yahoo!, Google, NetVibes users and owners of mobile devices such as iPhone.
Developer gizmos from IBM aim to help reach a broader set of users and enable them to more easily interface with technology content, to streamline their daily tasks, and to keep up-to-date on new technologies arming them with the right resources to build innovative applications. Now, with a click of a button, any computer or mobile device user can easily gain the power of syndication on a technology topic of their choice with no programming, training or technical expertise required.
The unique syndication tool gives users centralized and mobile access to the widest range of open source technologies across a variety of topics including Web 2.0 technologies, game development, Web innovation and more through a website called IBM developerWorks, the central hub for thousands of technical resources. Developer gizmos are all widgets, gadgets, modules, or any technological items that are customized to display IBM technology content within a browser, operating system, user's desktop or syndication mashup page.
Developer gizmos are an extension of the services offered by Yahoo!, Google, and NetVibes, customizing the publicly available code or processes to allow users to export content from IBM through podcasts, forums, blogs, educational briefings and "how-to" tutorials, instantly, all at the push of a button, with no extra development necessary.
This move is another step by IBM to ensure that early technology adopters, developers and small to mid-sized businesses are able to capitalize on modern technologies such as Web 2.0, and integrate social networking applications into their businesses in a simple, cost-efficient manner. No other vendor is taking such a simplified and open approach to helping users leverage technology and resources to simplify their personal and business requirements.
This functionality further simplifies the user's experience and emphasizes IBM's commitment of giving the community the ability to decide what content is relevant to their needs. It also makes it easy for developers to obtain relevant content without having to conduct several searches. On an average, developers spend 50 percent of their time searching for relevant content to support their efforts to build applications. This new form of syndication alleviates developers from having to conduct web searches for several hours to obtain the right content in real time.
A small business owner can also benefit from this by creating a customized gizmo on their MyYahoo! web page to receive free updates and information on Web 2.0 technologies.
For example, if a small video game company that specializes in Playstation 3 console development wants to increase revenue by making its games more advanced, the game developer could create developerWorks Gizmos to syndicate the latest technical information directly from the game development space on developerWorks right to his iGoogle, Netvibes or MyYahoo! personal page. Having realtime access to up-to-the-minute information on Cell broadband technology enables him to tap into the power of the Playstation 3, so he can build beautiful, more robust visual effects, not to mention smarter and tougher opponents into the game. This in turn gives the small company a competitive advantage in the marketplace, which can translate into higher profits.
"The IBM developerWorks site is a comprehensive resource that covers the technologies most important to developers today, such as the recent tutorial on Yahoo! Pipes," said Chad Dickerson, senior director, Yahoo! Developer Network. "The addition of the Add to MyYahoo! Button will make it even more convenient for developers and users to tap into the vast array of new technologies made available free of charge from IBM."
How it Works
These gizmos provide a simple interface that enables any user to select content from the IBM developerWorks website, the central hub for thousands of technical resources, and export it to customizable web pages, such as MyYahoo! and iGoogle that are used by millions of users on a daily basis. With a simple click of a button, users can now create custom gizmos that allow them to take advantage of IBM technical content without the need for any additional programming skills or registration.
They can also tailor this information to their areas of interest and receive up-to-the minute updates directly to their home page, eliminating the tedious task of searching for information that is critical for their personal interests or organizational needs. IBM is now bringing the information directly to users through their gizmos on a daily basis.
Free for Taking
With today's news, IBM is bringing the power of thousands of new technology resources, free code to create applications on open standards and how-to tutorials from IBM's developerWorks to millions of users worldwide based on their topic of choice.
For example:
-- Gaming enthusiasts can get up-to-date information on how to improve
their online gaming experience. By using a gizmo, the users gain access to
forums and information on the latest technological advances in gaming while
learning how to create better gaming applications. For example, as a result
of using this gizmo, users who enjoy playing Sudoku would receive a
tutorial that shows them how they can create their own version of the game
that automatically generates new puzzles to solve each time you play.
Developer gizmos from IBM will also give early adopters access to emerging software services from IBM research and development labs. For instance, an IT professional working for a small business that is an early adopter of Web 2.0 technologies visits IBM's website for developers on a regular basis to learn about the latest technologies that can provide viable solutions for their business.
With this new functionality, the user can select blogs, forums, wikis, and more and with the push of a button, create a custom Yahoo! Widget, Google Gadget, and NetVibes Module displaying all new content from IBM on their personal page of choice. Users receive updates right to this page in real-time. This allows them to aggregate the topics that are relevant to their business right within their workspace without having to do several searches or visit multiple pages.
IBM is providing four new avenues for custom syndicated content:
-- IBM developerWorks community spaces -- This is a unique channel that
provides an open platform for developers to build communities on a broad
range of topics and business trends, such as Web 2.0 and SaaS. There are
nearly 20 community topics available. Each topic space includes portlets
displaying blogs, forums, wikis, technical resources, feature stories,
tutorials, and podcasts that are related to the topic. Now users can tap
into these resources by exporting any portlet within the space as a Google
Gadget, NetVibes Module or Yahoo! Widget.
-- IBM developerWorks "build your own feeds" application -- Users have
the ability to select any combination of developerWorks open source topics,
technologies or IBM product brands and export the corresponding article or
tutorial feeds as RSS, ATOM, HTML and now, also as a Yahoo! Widget, Google
Gadget, and NetVibes Module.
-- IBM developerWorks Google Desktop Gadget -- By downloading the IBM
developerWorks Google Desktop Gadget, users can view content and search the
developerWorks website right from their desktop.
-- For all Apple iPhone users -- Users can view the top stories from IBM
developerWorks, sorted by topic, through an interface optimized for the
iPhone. http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/iphone.
"With this effort IBM is expanding its ecosystem of IT professionals by bringing new technology resources to the user directly rather than the user having to search for this information," said Kathy Mandelstein, Director of Worldwide Developer Programs for IBM. "This new feature will also allow small businesses and early adopters with no programming skills to take advantage of all the technology resources IBM has to offer to help businesses build innovative solutions."
Monday, September 3, 2007
Car Navigator features 4.3 in. widescreen 16:9 format LCD.
With hands-free calling option, TomTom GO 720 offers voice recording capability, audio options, FM transmitter, dual-audio volume control, and real-time traffic and weather forecasts. It comes with Map Share(TM) technology, safety features, and maps of US and Canada preloaded on 2 GB internal flash memory. Measuring 4.7 x 3.2 x 0.9 in. and weighing 7.7 oz, device features 400 MHz CPU, 64 MB RAM, SD card slot, GPS receiver, RDS-TMC Traffic receiver, and Bluetooth(TM).
The New TomTom GO With Unique New Features and Map Share(TM) Technology is the Ultimate Car Navigator
o Elegant and slim design with high-quality finish
o Latest version of TomTom's award-winning navigation software
o Unique new TomTom Map Share(TM) technology allows users to improve maps instantly and to benefit from all improvements made by other users
o Extra large 4.3 inch touchscreen with high-quality 3D graphics
o Extensive range of safety features
o Enhanced hands-free calling
o Built-in FM Transmitter to transmit sound over car stereo
o New smart & fun extras such as the ability to record driving instructions
CONCORD, Mass., June 5 -- TomTom, the world's largest portable navigation solutions provider, today reveals the TomTom GO 720 US & Canada edition. Ground-breaking new technology allowing for daily map improvements and a host of new features, such as safety extras and the ability to record driving instructions, have been combined into one compact and stylish design, providing users with the ultimate driving experience.
"The new TomTom GO 720 sets the standard in smart car navigation," says Jocelyn Vigreux, president of TomTom Inc. "With this introduction, we are making unique new features and technologies available to our users to deliver the highest performing, most cutting-edge satellite navigation solutions available on the market today. Our unique TomTom Map Share(TM) technology harnesses the power of our large installed user base for the benefit of all our users."
"Next generation navigation users are looking for navigation offerings that provide more than simple directions," said Thilo Koslowski, vice president and Lead Automotive Analyst, Gartner Inc. "These consumers want solutions that improve their individual driving experience and provide daily relevance via innovative personalization options, seamless communication functionality, intelligent safety features and dynamically updated content including map data."
Sleek Design
The TomTom GO 720 features a new elegant slim design with a high-quality finish that allows it to fit perfectly in any car or to be carried in a shirt pocket. The large 4.3 inch touchscreen has TomTom's renowned easy-to-use and intuitive user interface with 3D graphics, including building footprints, that ensures drivers have an even better overview of their surroundings.
Unique TomTom Map Share(TM) Technology
The TomTom GO 720 also introduces TomTom's unique new map improvement technology, TomTom Map Share(TM). This technology enables drivers to easily and instantly improve their own maps. TomTom Map Share(TM) users will always have the most accurate and up-to-date information available. The technology also enables users to share improvements and benefit from all other users' improvements daily, automatically and easily via TomTom HOME - TomTom's free desktop application. TomTom has the world's largest satellite navigation community with over 10 million users. TomTom Map Share(TM) users can contribute and exchange all their improvements amongst each other, making the best maps available for all of them. TomTom Map Share(TM) means TomTom drivers can always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips (see separate press release for more information on TomTom Map Share(TM)).
Smart and Fun Extras
With the new TomTom GO, drivers can choose from a host of smart extras, ensuring that their destination is reached in a relaxed and enjoyable way. A number of personalization options have been added for the first time, including:
o Voice recording capability, so users can be guided to their destination
with the voices of their children, family or friends
o Millions of points of interest, including over 100 different
recognizable brand icons to help spot favorite coffee shops,
restaurants and more
o Extensive audio options for integration with the car stereo. Dual-
audio volume control allows the user to set navigation instruction
volume level separately from music volume level. Drivers can play their
favorite songs through the integrated MP3 player or by connecting their
iPod® to the TomTom GO. The built-in FM Transmitter enables
navigation instructions and music to be heard through the car stereo
o Real-time traffic, five-day weather forecasts and celebrity voice
downloads*
New Safety Features
Safety is a key priority in the development of all TomTom products. The new TomTom GO comes with uniquely designed safety features so drivers always have direct access to safety and roadside assistance information wherever they go. The extensive 'Help Me!' menu includes information such as the nearest police station, hospital or car repair service center. It also allows the user to quickly identify their location for emergency assistance providers. Another new safety feature is the shortcut menu, so drivers can jump straight to their favorite, most accessed information with just one touch on the screen for even easier and safer navigation (see separate press release for more information on the extensive safety features).
Enhanced Hands-Free Kit
The enhanced hands-free kit features a new high-quality sound system via Bluetooth®. With optimized acoustic design, enhanced noise reduction, echo cancellation and an automatic answer function, the TomTom GO 720 ensures drivers can make and take calls easier while keeping their eyes on the road.
TomTom HOME and TomTom PLUS
As with all TomTom products, the new TomTom GO 720 comes with TomTom HOME, a free desktop application. TomTom HOME is the essential tool to keep devices up-to-date at all times. Customers can easily download new software versions as well as the latest maps. TomTom's large satellite navigation community can contribute and exchange their map corrections with each other through TomTom HOME, making the most accurate maps available to all users. In addition, the new TomTom GO 720 comes pre-installed with a host of other TomTom PLUS services including TomTom Weather and TomTom QuickGPSfix (for extra fast connection between the devices and GPS satellites). Users can also shop for more services and prepare for trips on their computer.
Traffic Ready
The new TomTom GO 720 offers the latest and most up-to-date traffic information through an RDS-TMC Traffic receiver* and TomTom Traffic subscription*, making driving more efficient and stress-free. The enhanced traffic interface monitors current traffic information and gives precise details about traffic incidents.
TomTom GO 720
The TomTom GO 720 comes pre-installed with the most up-to-date maps of the US and Canada stored on the internal memory.
Availability
The new TomTom GO will be available across the US and Canada starting the end of July.
Product technical specifications
o 4.3" widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480*272 pixels)
o CPU 400 MHz, 64MB RAM
o Maps of US and Canada preloaded on 2GB internal flash memory
o SD card slot
o High-sensitivity GPS receiver
o RDS-TMC traffic information receiver (optional accessory, not included)
o Integrated FM transmitter
o Bluetooth(TM)
o Lithium-polymer battery (5 hours operation)
o Optimized integrated microphone and speaker for high quality hands-free
functionality
o Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.2" x 0.9"
o Weight: 7.7 ounces
* Not included with the TomTom GO720. Available for separate purchase from www.tomtom.com.
For more information please contact:
Karen CK Drake,
TomTom Inc.
Telephone: 978-405-1688
Email: us.publicrelations@tomtom.com
About TomTom
TomTom NV is the world's largest navigation solution provider. TomTom's products are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; these are the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER. TomTom PLUS, is the location-based content and services offering for TomTom's navigation products easily available through TomTom HOME. TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA's and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom's products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. TomTom is listed at Euronext, Amsterdam Stock Exchange in The Netherlands. For more information, go to http://www.tomtom.com/.
Source: TomTom
Web site: http://www.tomtom.com
The New TomTom GO With Unique New Features and Map Share(TM) Technology is the Ultimate Car Navigator
o Elegant and slim design with high-quality finish
o Latest version of TomTom's award-winning navigation software
o Unique new TomTom Map Share(TM) technology allows users to improve maps instantly and to benefit from all improvements made by other users
o Extra large 4.3 inch touchscreen with high-quality 3D graphics
o Extensive range of safety features
o Enhanced hands-free calling
o Built-in FM Transmitter to transmit sound over car stereo
o New smart & fun extras such as the ability to record driving instructions
CONCORD, Mass., June 5 -- TomTom, the world's largest portable navigation solutions provider, today reveals the TomTom GO 720 US & Canada edition. Ground-breaking new technology allowing for daily map improvements and a host of new features, such as safety extras and the ability to record driving instructions, have been combined into one compact and stylish design, providing users with the ultimate driving experience.
"The new TomTom GO 720 sets the standard in smart car navigation," says Jocelyn Vigreux, president of TomTom Inc. "With this introduction, we are making unique new features and technologies available to our users to deliver the highest performing, most cutting-edge satellite navigation solutions available on the market today. Our unique TomTom Map Share(TM) technology harnesses the power of our large installed user base for the benefit of all our users."
"Next generation navigation users are looking for navigation offerings that provide more than simple directions," said Thilo Koslowski, vice president and Lead Automotive Analyst, Gartner Inc. "These consumers want solutions that improve their individual driving experience and provide daily relevance via innovative personalization options, seamless communication functionality, intelligent safety features and dynamically updated content including map data."
Sleek Design
The TomTom GO 720 features a new elegant slim design with a high-quality finish that allows it to fit perfectly in any car or to be carried in a shirt pocket. The large 4.3 inch touchscreen has TomTom's renowned easy-to-use and intuitive user interface with 3D graphics, including building footprints, that ensures drivers have an even better overview of their surroundings.
Unique TomTom Map Share(TM) Technology
The TomTom GO 720 also introduces TomTom's unique new map improvement technology, TomTom Map Share(TM). This technology enables drivers to easily and instantly improve their own maps. TomTom Map Share(TM) users will always have the most accurate and up-to-date information available. The technology also enables users to share improvements and benefit from all other users' improvements daily, automatically and easily via TomTom HOME - TomTom's free desktop application. TomTom has the world's largest satellite navigation community with over 10 million users. TomTom Map Share(TM) users can contribute and exchange all their improvements amongst each other, making the best maps available for all of them. TomTom Map Share(TM) means TomTom drivers can always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips (see separate press release for more information on TomTom Map Share(TM)).
Smart and Fun Extras
With the new TomTom GO, drivers can choose from a host of smart extras, ensuring that their destination is reached in a relaxed and enjoyable way. A number of personalization options have been added for the first time, including:
o Voice recording capability, so users can be guided to their destination
with the voices of their children, family or friends
o Millions of points of interest, including over 100 different
recognizable brand icons to help spot favorite coffee shops,
restaurants and more
o Extensive audio options for integration with the car stereo. Dual-
audio volume control allows the user to set navigation instruction
volume level separately from music volume level. Drivers can play their
favorite songs through the integrated MP3 player or by connecting their
iPod® to the TomTom GO. The built-in FM Transmitter enables
navigation instructions and music to be heard through the car stereo
o Real-time traffic, five-day weather forecasts and celebrity voice
downloads*
New Safety Features
Safety is a key priority in the development of all TomTom products. The new TomTom GO comes with uniquely designed safety features so drivers always have direct access to safety and roadside assistance information wherever they go. The extensive 'Help Me!' menu includes information such as the nearest police station, hospital or car repair service center. It also allows the user to quickly identify their location for emergency assistance providers. Another new safety feature is the shortcut menu, so drivers can jump straight to their favorite, most accessed information with just one touch on the screen for even easier and safer navigation (see separate press release for more information on the extensive safety features).
Enhanced Hands-Free Kit
The enhanced hands-free kit features a new high-quality sound system via Bluetooth®. With optimized acoustic design, enhanced noise reduction, echo cancellation and an automatic answer function, the TomTom GO 720 ensures drivers can make and take calls easier while keeping their eyes on the road.
TomTom HOME and TomTom PLUS
As with all TomTom products, the new TomTom GO 720 comes with TomTom HOME, a free desktop application. TomTom HOME is the essential tool to keep devices up-to-date at all times. Customers can easily download new software versions as well as the latest maps. TomTom's large satellite navigation community can contribute and exchange their map corrections with each other through TomTom HOME, making the most accurate maps available to all users. In addition, the new TomTom GO 720 comes pre-installed with a host of other TomTom PLUS services including TomTom Weather and TomTom QuickGPSfix (for extra fast connection between the devices and GPS satellites). Users can also shop for more services and prepare for trips on their computer.
Traffic Ready
The new TomTom GO 720 offers the latest and most up-to-date traffic information through an RDS-TMC Traffic receiver* and TomTom Traffic subscription*, making driving more efficient and stress-free. The enhanced traffic interface monitors current traffic information and gives precise details about traffic incidents.
TomTom GO 720
The TomTom GO 720 comes pre-installed with the most up-to-date maps of the US and Canada stored on the internal memory.
Availability
The new TomTom GO will be available across the US and Canada starting the end of July.
Product technical specifications
o 4.3" widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480*272 pixels)
o CPU 400 MHz, 64MB RAM
o Maps of US and Canada preloaded on 2GB internal flash memory
o SD card slot
o High-sensitivity GPS receiver
o RDS-TMC traffic information receiver (optional accessory, not included)
o Integrated FM transmitter
o Bluetooth(TM)
o Lithium-polymer battery (5 hours operation)
o Optimized integrated microphone and speaker for high quality hands-free
functionality
o Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.2" x 0.9"
o Weight: 7.7 ounces
* Not included with the TomTom GO720. Available for separate purchase from www.tomtom.com.
For more information please contact:
Karen CK Drake,
TomTom Inc.
Telephone: 978-405-1688
Email: us.publicrelations@tomtom.com
About TomTom
TomTom NV is the world's largest navigation solution provider. TomTom's products are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; these are the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER. TomTom PLUS, is the location-based content and services offering for TomTom's navigation products easily available through TomTom HOME. TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA's and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom's products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. TomTom is listed at Euronext, Amsterdam Stock Exchange in The Netherlands. For more information, go to http://www.tomtom.com/.
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Web site: http://www.tomtom.com
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