Thursday, May 23, 2002

OGC:OpenLS Overview
The Open Location Services Initiative (OpenLS) is devoted to the development of interface specifications that facilitate the use of location and other forms of spatial information in the wireless Internet environment. The purpose of the Initiative is to produce open specifications for interoperable location application services that will integrate spatial data and processing resources into telecommunications and Internet services infrastructure.
posted by J Slave 5/23/2002

LIF Location Interoperability ForumLIF, a global industry initiative, was formed in September 2000 with the purpose of developing and promoting industry common solutions for Location Based Services (LBS).

The recommendations of the LIF to the mobile community are both network protocol and positioning technology independent with the goal of addressing interoperability issues and accelerating time to market of location-based services. Membership is open to companies worldwide, including application and content providers, infrastructure vendors, device manufacturers and mobile operators.

There are currently over 100 members, and LIF also works with partner organizations within the wireless industry such as the Open GIS Consortium (OGC) and 3GPP. Founding members include Motorola, Ericsson and Nokia.
posted by J Slave 5/23/2002

Monday, May 13, 2002

Vision series - CNET News.com Nearly all companies in the industry suffered devastating stock losses of a magnitude not seen since the Great Depression, forcing many into bankruptcy. Those that did survive faced still more chaos when the tragic events of Sept. 11 paralyzed the global economy.
posted by J Slave 5/13/2002