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Study Group: Hand-held and Vehicle GPS Device Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 49

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

Elias Luna Barrios

Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Luna & Goodman Advisors
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Elias Luna is Partner & CEO of Luna & Goodman, where he advises international financial institutions (Private Equity, Funds, Capital and Risk, Distressed Management, Investment Banks) and has independently advised the Board of Directors at Daimler AG, formerly DaimlerChrysler until the US Chryslerarm...

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...

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....

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...

Tim Jackson, President, Wuh-sup? LLCTim Jackson

President
Wuh-sup? LLC
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Tim Jackson is the President of Wuh-sup? LLC, a company specializing in location-based service technology. Previously, Mr. Jackson was the Vice President of Marketing at u-Nav Microelectronics, where he specialized in market analysis and product definition for Global Positioning System semiconductors....

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

November 3, 2009

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

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.

This is a good thing for users of netbooks

June 1, 2009

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...

High-end GPS equipment (approx. 250,000 receivers) will become obsolete.

June 11, 2008

Eric Gakstatter, Principal, DISCOVERY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

Codeless and Semi-Codeless Access to the Global Positioning | edocket.access.gpo.gov

The DoD's proposal would essentially obsolete legacy high-end GPS receivers after Dec. 31, 2020. The DoD estimates there are approximately 250,000 of these in use today. The replacement cost of each receiver is $10-20,000 each.  This action introduces uncertainty into the high-precision GPS...

Navigating Into Strong Competition

April 7, 2008

Tim Jackson, President, Wuh-sup? LLC

SiRF Lowers Q1 Rev Outlook; to Cut 7pct Jobs | www.reuters.com

With the introduction of Prima, SiRF is going toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names in the semiconductor industry. Will they be able to achieve the costs necessary to compete.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Consumer Electronics Retailer
  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Consulting Firm
  • Handheld Device Manufacturer
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer
  • Wireless Carrier

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • President
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • Store Manager
  • Consultant
  • Principal
  • Sales and Marketing Director
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