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Study Group: GPS Hardware Trends Experts: Retailers and Technologists

Council Members in this Study Group: 87

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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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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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...

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...

David Montgomery, VP Sales - US Retail, Blackline GPSDavid Montgomery

VP Sales - US Retail
Blackline GPS
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David Montgomery is VP Sales – US Retail for Blackline GPS, a Canadian based manufacturer of GPS products where David is taksed with the development of its US Retail operations. David was the President of GPS-Buddy-Americas, Inc., a developer of tracking and tracing products for Garmin PND devices....

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Ron Solanki

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bristow Group, Inc.
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Ron Solanki is the Chief Executive Officer and the President of Solanki Group Inc., a management consultancy to major US, Asian and European Electronics Corporations in the areas of business strategy, portfolio management, business development, manufacturing, and supply chain management. He also serves...

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Stanley Alterman

President
Alterman Associates
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Stan Alterman, PhD, is President of Alterman Associates. Dr. Alterman chairs the Senior Advisory Board of MILCOM, a venture capital incubation firm. In 1985, he left the Reagan Administration as Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Strategic Aerospace and Theater Nuclear Systems. He consulted...

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Arlen Swenson

General Manager
BOBCAT ENTERPRISES, INC.
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Arlen Swenson is a General Manager at Bobcat Enterprises. Bobcat Enterprises is within the top six Bobcat dealer groups worldwide and is consistently noted for superior dealer performance. Mr. Swenson is a seasoned professional in the Industrial Equipment market. He manages all six dealership that...

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Eric Gakstatter, Principal, DISCOVERY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLCEric Gakstatter

Principal
DISCOVERY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
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Eric Gakstatter is a Principal at Discovery Management Group LLC. He has spent 10 years leading teams in the design, marketing, and distribution of GPS hardware and software used for mapping and GIS. He currently consults with private companies, fed / state / local government as well as public / investor-owned...

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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.

The Key to Making Maps tell the right data is to integrate and infer.

July 18, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Making maps talk sense | www.business-standard.com

Predicting future arrival for traffic is not as easy at it might seem. GPS data on key devices such as buses can help collect real time data on road conditions but it is not enough. Other items such as history and ancillary data is needed to do a good prediction job.

Google's (GOOG) Chrome OS Undermines Microsoft's (MSFT) Potential For Growth

July 9, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Introducing Google Chrome OS | googleblog.blogspot.com

Google has at last announced their intentions to move into the operating system space, setting their sites directly on Microsoft. Google is cutting off Microsoft first in the netbook space, the one area of the PC market that has been showing healthy growth. In time, Google's Chrome OS will force Microsoft...

This is a good thing for users of netbooks

June 1, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Microsoft to Drop Three-Application Limit of Windows 7 Starter | www.bloomberg.com

A significant portion of Windows 7 Starter edition will be the release on netbooks. The removal of this limitation will improve the user experience and increase satisfaction among the user. The XP emulation mode should also be available if the starter mode is planned as an upgrade for current users...

EADS in the USA DOD and HS Market

March 23, 2009

Stanley Alterman, President, Alterman Associates

EADS still eyeing smaller U.S. buys | www.reuters.com

It is evident that EADS needs to acquire USA DOD industrial strength in the USA independent of the result of their AF tanker program proposed aircraft competition with Boeing. BAE has gained a strong role in the USA as one of the top DOD electroincs and system suppliers as has Italy's  Finmecanica...

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Management Consultancy
  • Consulting Firm (ei)
  • Consumer Electronics Retailer
  • Consumer Electronics Distributor
  • Wireless Infrastructure Manufacturer

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • President
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Principal
  • General Manager
  • Director
  • Consultant
  • Department Manager
  • Sales

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