WirelessDevNet LBS NewsWire #1

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AUTODESK ANNOUNCES LOCATION-AWARE DEVELOPER PROGRAM

Autodesk, Inc. announced the launch of a developer program aimed at building new location-aware wireless applications and services on the Autodesk LocationLogic 2 platform. The goal of the program is to ally with developer partners that are a strategic fit with Autodesk Location Services solutions for wireless operators. Autodesk Location Services provides developers with a flexible, scalable, and extensible development platform, and access to partners and customers for quick entrance and greater reach in the wireless market. "Our developer program is focused on aggregating applications built on the Autodesk LocationLogic platform that provide new revenue opportunities for wireless operators," said Eli Rosner, chief technology officer, Autodesk Location Services. Developers interested in joining the Autodesk Location Services Developer Program may apply at http://locationservices.autodesk.com/partners/developerprogram.cfm. Autodesk Location Services and Ericsson recently announced the availability of an integrated location-enabled SMS (Short Messaging Service) platform solution to wireless operators. The solution integrates the Ericsson SMS Gateway and Autodesk LocationLogic, a middleware deployment platform for the delivery of location-based services to mobile devices, in a single environment that links to the Ericsson MPS (Mobile Positioning System) installed in the operator's network. See locationservices.autodesk.com

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