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Scenic beauty & road safety: Bluetooth alerts to help rental car drivers
Bluetooth

Scenic beauty & road safety: Bluetooth alerts to help rental car drivers

Bluetooth technology to deliver safety messages will be used to educate rental drivers as they drive along the Christchurch to Queenstown route.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Garmin NZ releases innovative new active GPS watch
Wearables

Garmin NZ releases innovative new active GPS watch

Do you like to get out and about and get active? Or at least pretend that you get out and about and active? Then Garmin has got the tool for you.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Hands-on Review: Mongoose PT800 GPS dog tracking collars
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Mongoose PT800 GPS dog tracking collars

That feeling when you realise that your dog has vanished is something all dog owners dread. Fortunately, Mongoose has the solution.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Kiwi software tool hits multi-million milestone
Global Positioning System

Kiwi software tool hits multi-million milestone

AddressFinder, the auto-complete tool for New Zealand street addresses, has officially been used more than 100,000,000 times by Kiwis.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
NZ Police chooses Imarda as GPS preferred provider
Global Positioning System

NZ Police chooses Imarda as GPS preferred provider

NZ Police picks Imarda as top choice for GPS tracking, eyeing a rollout across over 3000 vehicles, pending project approval.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012
Start-up sessions: itravelnz
Cloud Services

Start-up sessions: itravelnz

In a new column, IT Brief editor Angelique Jurd looks at a promising start-up that's creating and innovating with technology.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2011
GeoSmart expands to Australia
Global Positioning System

GeoSmart expands to Australia

GeoSmart, a NZ firm, launches live traffic services in Australia, aiding motorists with info on road incidents and optimal routes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2011
Businesses missing electronic marketing opportunities
Global Positioning System

Businesses missing electronic marketing opportunities

NZ businesses overlook the marketing gold of social media 'check-ins', squandering both praise and the chance to address criticism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2011
Edgy new voices for Tomtom
Global Positioning System

Edgy new voices for Tomtom

TomTom introduces downloadable GPS voices including popular radio duo from New Zealand, Fletch and Vaughan. No pranks promised!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Global Stories

Global Positioning System (GPS) stories

Navman Wireless releases latest GPS software
Fleet Management

Navman Wireless releases latest GPS software

Navman Wireless unveils Navman Wireless DIRECTOR, an advanced GPS software crafted to transform fleet management with insightful, scalable features.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Hands-on Review: Garmin nüviCam
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Garmin nüviCam

In car GPS makers have struggled to compete with smartphones in recent years. Garmin are hoping that the nüviCam LMT will help turn the tide.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015
TomTom launches two new TomTom GO devices
Global Positioning System

TomTom launches two new TomTom GO devices

TomTom has launched the TomTom GO510 and GO6100 with Lifetime World Maps, Lifetime Traffic, and Lifetime Speed Cameras.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel
Google

Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel

Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Kiwi app gives peace of mind at the press of a button
Unified Communications

Kiwi app gives peace of mind at the press of a button

2Life, NZ's first 24/7 safety app, launches nationwide, offering instant help at the tap of a button, redefining personal security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Boost business with Adaptive Intelligence, says Navman Wireless
Fleet Management

Boost business with Adaptive Intelligence, says Navman Wireless

Navman Wireless has announced the launch of Adaptive Intelligence, which is said to help businesses tap into big data and make smarter decisions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2014
Kiwi firm makes GPS fleet management easy for business
Fleet Management

Kiwi firm makes GPS fleet management easy for business

A Kiwi firm simplifies GPS fleet management, boosting business efficiency and profitability without the hassle of complex systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2012
The latest and greatest from TomTom
Apple

The latest and greatest from TomTom

TomTom introduces the Via 620, a new study revealing the favourite Kiwi holiday spot and Mapshare for New Zealanders on the move.

By Rebecca Rallo • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
Teensurance
Unified Communications

Teensurance

Teensurance stirs debate in the US, taking teen driving surveillance to new heights with GPS tracking, dividing opinion on safety vs privacy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011