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Study Group: GPS Experts (North America)

Council Members in this Study Group: 121

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Michael Cote, President, The Cote CollaborativeMichael Cote

President
The Cote Collaborative
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Michael Cote is an Independent Telecommunications Consultant and Principal of the Cote Collaborative. He specializes in enterprise mobility, sales and distribution strategy, online strategy, smart phones, and customer care and billing. Mr. Cote has over 15 years of sales, marketing, and operational...

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Mark Fendley

Continuous Improvement Manager
BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
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Mark Fendley is the Continuous Improvement Manager for BMW Manufacturing, based in South Carolina. Mr. Fendley has over 11 years of executive experience with BMW and over 20 yrs of experience in Asian and European OEM manufacturing, supplier development, and engineering. He has expertise in Tier One...

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David Workman, Executive Director, PRO Buying GroupDavid Workman

Executive Director
PRO Buying Group
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David Workman is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of PRO Buying Group, where he has worked since 2006. PRO Buying Group serves to coordinate merchandising, marketing and other business services for a group of independent retailers representing over $2.0 billion in consumer electronics...

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Hong Jiang, President and Chief Executive Officer, HJ Solutions, LLCHong Jiang

President and Chief Executive Officer
HJ Solutions, LLC
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Hong Jiang, PhD, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of HJ Solutions, a technology consulting firm. Dr. Jiang is an expert on LTE, WiMax and China 3G. Dr. Jiang has over 10 years of experience in wireless technologies including LTE and WiMax. Previously, she was the Founder and Chief Technology...

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Jerald Kolansky

FormerWorldwide VP of Sales
PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.
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Jerald Kolansky was the Worldwide Vice President of Sales at PLX Technology, a semiconductor company involved in high speed interface circuits, particularly PCI express. Previously, Mr. Kolansky was a Vice President at Cree a high power LED manufacturer. Prior to this, he was the President-Sales at...

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Steve Ospalak

Senior Executive Consultant
Breen Management Group
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Steve Ospalak is the Senior Executive Consultant of Breen Management Group, specializes in mobile device technology. He helps operators, mobile device OEM/ODMs, and technology companies with technology and device aggregation. Prior, Steve was the Director-Subscriber Equipment and Channel Support at...

Kenneth Dalenberg

Owner
Scattered Acres Farm
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Kenneth Dalenberg is the Owner of Scattered Acres Farm. Mr. Dalenberg is responsible for managing cultivation of corn and soybeans. He has more than 31 years of experience in conducting research on fertility, seed, and chemicals with private companies and University of Illinois. Mr. Dalenberg alsohas...

Pete Richichi, Chief Operating Officer, Wynit DistributionPete Richichi

Chief Operating Officer
Wynit Distribution
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Pete Richichi is Chief Operating Officer of WYNIT Distribution, an international distributor of consumer electronics and computer peripheral products. They have thousands of customers who range from small online retailers to large national chains, including Staples, Costco & Radio Shack. In his capacity...

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Magna Will Find Better Targets for Their Attention and Their Cash

November 6, 2009

Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager, BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Magna Ends Hunt for Automaker, Eyes Suppliers | www.autonews.com

Magna may have risked alienating certain customers, especially in regards to component technology development, if they had succeeded with the Opel partial purchase.Magna is developing good partnerships in the growth segments of electronic, software, sensor, battery, and power management, so a growing...

Nokia, Apple and Google - Driving the Mobile Revolution

November 5, 2009

Tal Raeside, Managing Director, Insight Strategic Services

Google, Nokia, Apple - who will win the mobile wars? | www.guardian.co.uk

Nokia, Apple and Google, along with several other companies, will shape the next phase of the mobile revolution.

Under $100 is only a long term goal - Not anytime soon.

November 3, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Marvell’s new chips will bring cost of eBooks to under $100 | venturebeat.com

Until the price of the e INK screen itself comes down - currently elevated by patents and single source supplier (PVI) the idea that changing the electronics will drop the price this much is a pipe dream.

LED Industry Continues Progress to Repalce Incandescent Light Bulb

November 2, 2009

Jerald Kolansky, Former Worldwide VP of Sales, PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Cree Demonstrates Record Breaking LED LIght Bulb | finance.yahoo.com

1. Cree and Philips are among the first LED firms to demonstrate prototypes of an LED replacement for the A19 size standard incandescent light bulb.2. There are numerous firms competing for the government prize for creating a production worthy A19 incandescent replacement.

Flash Memory Not Ready to Replace Hard Drives in Most Enterprise Applications

November 2, 2009

Jerald Kolansky, Former Worldwide VP of Sales, PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Disc Storage Gone in a Flash | www.forbes.com

1. Despite the content of this article, flash memory is not ready to replace magnetic HDD's in most enterprise applications accept where the higher performance of flash can be taken advantage of.2. Flash memory today is 4-5 times more expensive than HDD magnetic memory, and in reality this past year...

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Mass Merchandisers and Discounters
  • Sporting Goods Retailer
  • Data Services Provider
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer
  • Semiconductors - Analog/Mixed Signal
  • Semiconductors - Broadline

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • President
  • Principal
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • Engineer
  • Consultant
  • Product Development Director
  • Store Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Department Manager

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July 24, 2007

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November 16, 2006

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