NAVTEQ Announces LBS Developer Conference at CTIA Sponsored by Openwave Systems
Written by NAVTEQ
15 August 2006
Registration Now Open for September 11, 2006, Conference
CHICAGO, Aug. 15 -- NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, is presenting the NAVTEQ LBS Developer Conference on September 11, 2006. Openwave, a leading independent provider of software solutions for the communications and media industries, is collaborating with NAVTEQ as the Signature Sponsor of the conference. This day-long event prior to CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment provides a unique forum, bringing together key industry experts and business development companies to help developers launch location services for both consumer and business applications.
The NAVTEQ Developer Conference will be held on Monday, September 11, 2006, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and will provide developers the opportunity to network, gain valuable insight on trends and opportunities, and get advice on developing location-based services in today's wireless world. Michael Powell, former FCC Chairman, will deliver the keynote address on the rise of digital technologies and the future impact on technology-driven businesses. Featuring a mix of marketing and technical presentations, round table discussions, and in-depth technical topics, conference attendees will:
-- Learn from venture capitalists focused on the wireless LBS space, with perspective on the latest LBS trends and business growth strategies, presented by Sutter Ventures, MK Capital and DFJ Portage Ventures;
-- Discover how leading carriers, Cingular, Sprint, Telus and Verizon Wireless, forecast the management and delivery of LBS to their customers;
-- Garner insights into the future trends of location-enhanced open APIs from Microsoft, Mapquest and others;
-- Gain access and insight into the companies that are providing the next generation of LBS tools, platforms and content for developers, including: Autodesk, deCarta, ESRI, KnowledgeWhere, Networks in Motion, Nokia and Openwave Systems.
NAVTEQ is also offering a Tech Lab, which will give attendees hands-on experience with NAVTEQ(R) map data and the latest developer tools designed to location-enable any application.
The conference agenda includes breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception immediately following the day's closing remarks. Registration also includes a pass to CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment, keynote sessions and exhibitor hall preview and entrance.
"NAVTEQ is centrally positioned in the value chain of location services and, together with Openwave, is offering a comprehensive vantage point in hosting a conference dedicated to LBS developers," stated Winston Guillory, Senior Vice President - Consumer & Business Sales, NAVTEQ. "NAVTEQ recognizes the momentum and potential of LBS and, through programs such as the Developer Conference, is committed to promoting growth and development of the industry. We are thrilled to be joined by Openwave and an elite spectrum of industry players for the first annual NAVTEQ LBS Developer Conference."
"NAVTEQ is a leader in the LBS industry; pairing Openwave's location enabling infrastructure with NAVTEQ is a win-win for developers; not only do they have the tools to aid in the development of superior LBS applications, but they have the support of our enabling infrastructure to create high accuracy and innovative applications that will drive the next generation of services," said John Trobough, Vice President, Products and Solutions, Openwave Systems. "We look forward to an educational and insightful day of discussions as the conference brings together the industry's leading innovators."
This important event is the first of its kind from NAVTEQ, a global leader in digital maps and the host of the LBS industry's premier annual event, the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge(TM). To register or for additional information, please visit http://www.navteq.com/devcon2006 or http://www.wirelessit.com/registration/attendee_registration.cfm .
About Openwave Systems
Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV) is a leading independent provider of open software solutions for the communications and media industry. Openwave software solutions are designed to enable customers to accelerate ARPU by rapidly launching value-added communication, information and entertainment services across networks and devices, and comprise a broad range of solutions including content delivery, messaging, music, video, and location. Openwave is a global company headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more information please visit http://www.openwave.com .
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and locations-based service solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 2,000 employees located in 133 offices in 24 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries.
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