TeleNav Shotgun(TM) Named Most Innovative Mobile Device in the Andrew Seybold Choice Awards
from TeleNav Press ReleasesSUNNYVALE, Calif. – April 9, 2009 – TeleNav, the largest wireless navigation services provider in North America, announced today that TeleNav Shotgun, a two-way, Internet-connected GPS personal navigation device (PND) for business travelers, has been selected as ‘the Most Innovative Mobile Device Launched in 2008’ in the Andrew Seybold Choice Awards.
“We are very grateful for the recognition from such a well-respected organization,” said HP Jin, president, CEO and co-founder of TeleNav. “TeleNav Shotgun has combined the features of a large screen GPS device with the benefits of connected navigation. It is a powerful tool for frequent business travelers.”
Launched last November, TeleNav Shotgun leverages the wireless network to provide real-time, connected features for business travelers including traffic alerts, Internet content (maps and business listings), gas prices and business reviews. With TeleNav Shotgun, users have access to up-to-date information, can preplan trips online and can download and export data such as mileage driven for each trip.
“This year, we focused on ‘must-have technology’ when deciding winners and TeleNav Shotgun is a ‘must have’ for any business traveler,” said Seybold. “With TeleNav Shotgun, TeleNav has raised the bar for GPS navigation.”
In 2002, Seybold, a well-known and well-respected wireless industry analyst, established the Andrew Seybold Choice Awards to recognize the accomplishments of companies developing leading-edge technologies, devices, services, and applications that will change the way people view and use wireless in their everyday lives. This year’s Andrew Seybold Choice Award recipients were announced at the prestigious invitation-only Andrew Seybold Wireless Dinner last week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
To find out more information about TeleNav Shotgun, visit www.telenav.com/shotgun or call TeleNav at 1 88 TeleNav 8 (1.888.353.6288).
