SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Location-services companies Trimble and Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd. announced they will jointly develop new products to deliver Enhanced Global Positioning System (E-GPS) location solutions for the wireless network and mobile device markets.
“The combination of CPS Matrix and Trimble’s world leading R&D in GPS creates a very powerful proposition for GSM and the rapidly emerging 3G markets,” said Chris Wade, CPS’ chief executive officer. “Combining complementary technologies to create E-GPS is very much what the CPS ‘Matrix Everywhere’ vision is about. We are delighted to work with Trimble in developing new and improved ways of delivering solid, cost-competitive location solutions. Trimble’s long history of technology innovation and its leadership position in GPS makes the company a perfect development partner.”