ALK Technologies - Technology that Drives Transportation - GPS Navigation Evolved

Press Release: January 6, 2005

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CoPilot Wins Again
ALK's CoPilot Live personal GPS navigation solution continues its winning streak in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 6, 2005 ? ALK Technologies, Inc., the leading developer of GPS navigation, mileage, mapping and route guidance software, announced that its CoPilot Live personal GPS navigation solution for Smartphone, Pocket PC, laptop and Tablet PC systems has continued its winning streak in Las Vegas by receiving the E-Gear Magazine Editor's Choice award for the second consecutive year. The award will be presented during the International Consumer Electronics Show (www.cesweb.org). CES, the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology, will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 6th-9th.

E-Gear Editors' Choice Awards (www.e-gear.com) are presented annually by the publication for the best electronic gear the industry has to offer. Every product that makes it into E-Gear's review section meets high quality standards. In order to be considered for an award, the product is tested and reviewed by an E-Gear writer. The list represents products that stand out for performance, innovation, value or design.

In the fall of 2004, CoPilot Live was also awarded top honors by Pocket PC magazine. The ALK navigation solution was chosen by the staff and a Board of Experts to receive one of the publication's Best Software Awards for superior software innovation in the program's GPS with Voice Guidance category.

Leading Solutions
"For almost a decade, ALK?s CoPilot has been positioned as the leading product for GPS navigation," said Michael Goodman, Product Marketing Manager at ALK. "CoPilot has been recognized as a GPS innovator and leading solutions provider proving that ALK continues to develop winning solutions in this category. As always, it is an honor to be recognized for our efforts."

Based on ALK's commercial grade mapping software, CoPilot Live turns your Smartphone, Pocket PC, laptop or Tablet PC into a powerful GPS navigation system. The advanced technology is loaded with many powerful features designed to handle the distractions of every day travel while allowing drivers the freedom to explore and concentrate on the road.

?Whether your needs are for business or pleasure, now is the time to take advantage of the power of GPS navigation,? Goodman stated.  ?Loaded with improved map data and a number of new features, CoPilot Live safely gets you to any destination without stress or delay.  And no matter where you go you?ll always be connected?CoPilot?s new tracking provides a quick and easy method for communicating with colleagues or loved ones in real-time.?    

CoPilot Live supports all popular Smartphone, Pocket PC, laptop and Tablet PC brands. The easy-to-use, portable system does not require in-vehicle wiring and can be used in any vehicle. For more details about CoPilot Live navigation solutions for Smartphones, Pocket PCs, laptops or Tablet PCs, visit www.alk.com/store.

ABOUT ALK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Since its founding in 1979, ALK Technologies, Inc., a Princeton, NJ based company, has recognized the power of information technology and its direct link to competitive advantage and customer satisfaction. For over 20 years, ALK has helped companies and individuals navigate the growth and transformation of transportation technology through consulting, customized information systems and packaged software solutions. For more information on ALK visit www.alk.com.

ALK is a member of the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC), a unique partner program developed by Microsoft Corporation to serve as a focused feedback mechanism for Microsoft Windows Mobile platform development, and provide leading companies with the tools and resources they need to bring the most innovative and successful mobility solutions to market.

 

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For more details, visit www.alk.com or alk.eu.com

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