China has banned Internet maps because the government considers them a threat to state security.

Earthrise Technologies, a subsidiary of the Digisec Group, is partnering with Telenor Connexion, the leading machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity provider, to deploy Digisec's unique eco-navigation product, Eco-Way.

Motolingo has announced a location-aware smartphone app, Motoriety GPS, that allows fleet managers to track and monitor "distracted drivers".

Followers of this year's JPMorgan Round the Island yacht race will be able to track the progress of the competitors in real time, thanks to a GPS tracking system developed by Next Generation Results.

Clue Trust has announced the first mobile version of its Cartographica family of geographical information system (GIS) products.

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Root Wireless has released a free beta application, Root Mobile, that monitors the efficiency of mobile networks.

Exaktime has introduced PocketClock/GPS for BlackBerry, an app that turns a BlackBerry smartphone into a portable GPS time clock and management tool for supervisors in the field.

A new, free app from UPS for iPhone lets users manage shipments, whether or not the user has a ups.com account.

SecuraTrac, a provider of dynamic personal location services focused on protecting children and securing the peace of mind of their parents, has launched its tracking portal on the iPhone.