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Nextel adds new GPS apps for BlackBerry users

RESTON, Va.-Nextel Communications Inc. added new global positioning system applications for business customers using BlackBerry 7520 wireless handheld devices on its network.

The applications allow users to locate and dispatch workers, manage work orders, process electronic time sheets and monitor assets from the device. Nextel said the applications expand on services previously available on its assisted-GPS handsets.

The applications are being offered through solutions partners ActSoft Inc., Corrigo Inc., Gearworks Inc., IT2ME L.L.C. and Xora Inc.

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