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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Autodesk Location Services Introduces the New Autodesk(R) Traffic Connect - SMS Edition
CTIA Wireless I.T., LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21 -- Autodesk
Location Services, a division of Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), today
announced the Autodesk Traffic Connect - SMS Edition. This new version of the
Traffic Connect application delivers up-to-the-minute, location sensitive
traffic information to wireless subscribers using text messaging (SMS).
Subscribers can receive relevant reports on traffic conditions automatically
or on demand, a new feature that enables the person to receive traffic
information by simply sending a text message to the service provider. It is
the first in a series of Location Connect application editions optimized for
popular delivery channels. The product will be demonstrated at the Autodesk
Location Services booth (#631) at CTIA Wireless I.T.
"Of all the applications available in the Autodesk(R) Location Connect
suite, Traffic Connect has proven to be the most popular with both carriers
and their customers," said Joe Astroth, executive vice president, Autodesk
Location Services. "The new Traffic Connect - SMS Edition lets carriers
deliver traffic information using text messaging, a proven and profitable
delivery channel. It also enables them to leverage their existing wireless
network infrastructure."
As most commuters can attest to, traffic has become an increasing problem
in North America as well as many other parts of the world. According to an
annual report issued by the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M
University two weeks ago, American drivers spend an average of 51 hours in
traffic a year, four more than five years ago. Based on the study of 75 urban
areas in the United States, this comes with a price tag of $69.5 billion in
wasted time and gas. By using Traffic Connect subscribers can avoid untimely
and costly setbacks due to traffic back-ups.
The other applications included in the Autodesk Location Connect
application suite include:
* Autodesk(R) Business Connect lets subscribers find hotels, banks, gas
stations and other businesses when and where they need the information.
* Autodesk(R) Entertainment Connect helps users find movies, museums, and
other entertainment venues while on the go.
* Autodesk(R) Friend Connect allows users to locate, communicate and
connect with nearby friends or co-workers.
* Autodesk(R) Directions Connect enables users to generate and send
directions, as well as view maps.
These can be used alone or in conjunction with one another. For example,
a subscriber could find a restaurant using Business Connect, invite a nearby
friend using Friend Connect, and send that person directions using Directions
Connect.
About Autodesk Location Services
Autodesk Location Services ( http://www.autodesk.com/locationservices ), a
division of Autodesk, Inc., provides a complete solution that enables wireless
carriers and mobile operators to quickly and reliably offer location-based
services to their subscribers. Its offering consists of a highly-scaleable,
open standards-based platform, market-ready applications, content integration
and professional services. Autodesk (http://www.autodesk.com) is the world's
leading design software and digital content company, offering customers
progressive business solutions through powerful technology products and
services. Autodesk helps customers in the building, manufacturing,
infrastructure, digital media, and wireless data services fields increase the
value of their digital design data and improve efficiencies across their
entire project lifecycle management processes.
NOTE: Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., in the United
States and other countries. All other brand names, product names, or
trademarks belong to their respective holders.
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