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Click here to see the list of winners for the Telematics Update 2007-2008 Awards.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for 2007-2008! Nominations for Telematics Awards 2009 will open by October 2008. We're already planning the 2009 awards ceremony and if you are interested in getting involved contact me ASAP.

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Precksha Saksena
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Telematics Update

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Telematics Awards 2008 Finalists Announced

Telematics Update is proud to announce the finalists for the Telematics Awards 2008. The finalists in each category are listed below. (The compan(ies) highlighted in red are winners for the the respective categories.)

Telematics Leadership Award (Individual)

• Alain De Taeye, Co Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Tele Atlas
• Bryan Mistele, President & CEO, Inrix, Inc.
• Erik Goldman, President, HUGHES Telematics
• Joe Berry, SYNC Product & Business Development, Ford
• Mike Bryars, Sr Manager, Infotainment, Telematics Operations, Freescale Semiconductors
• Tsuguo Nobe, General Manager, Nissan

2007 – 2008 Industry Newcomer Award

• Autonet Mobile
• Dash Navigation, Inc.
• Making Virtual Solid
• MSN Direct
• NAVIGON

• Safeco
• SkyWay Systems, Inc.

Best Embedded Telematics Service Award

• BMW Group
• Clear Channel
• CSR
• Gracenote
• HUGHES Telematics
• infoUSA

Best Embedded Telematics Navigation Product Award

• BMW Group
• HYUNDAI AUTONET
• Magneti Marelli
• Microsoft - Automotive Business Unit
• Nissan
• OnStar
• XM Satellite Radio

Best Portable Telematics Solution Award

• Airbiquity
• Clear Channel
• Exel together with O2
• Global Mobile Alert Corporation
• Ipoki.com
• Microsoft Corporation for MSN Direct
• RoadGuard
• T-mobile

Best Portable Navigation System Award

• Dash Navigation, Inc.
• Garmin
• Magellan
• NAVIGON
• Networks in Motion and AAA
• T-Systems Traffic GmbH

Best Aftermarket Device Award

• Azentek
• Autonet Mobile
• HYUNDAI AUTONET
• Orange Business Services
• SkyWay Systems, Inc.
• Yazaki

Best Telematics Component Solution Award

• Freescale Seminconductor
• Intel Corporation
• Jasper Wireless
• Nuance Communications
• ProSyst Software GmbH
• Renesas Technology America, Inc.
• BMW, WirelessCar, Connexis for the NGTP initiative

Best Use of Telematics Technology for the Public Sector Award

• Airbiquity
• Ford Motor Company
• Inrix

• Inthinc inc.
• OnStar
• Tele Atlas
• Trimble Navigation Limited

Best Telematics Service & Application for Commercial Vehicles Award

• Ford Motor Company
• LoJack Corporation
• Maptuit
• TomTom
• Trimble Navigation Limited
• T-Systems Enterprise Services GmbH

Global Car Manufacturer Innovation Award

• Audi AG
• BMW Group
• Ford Motor Company with Microsoft
• Volvo

The presentation of the awards will take place during a Gala Dinner at the Hotel Baronette, Novi on the evening of the 20th of May, 2008.

The Awards are judged by independent industry experts and are open to all companies in the automotive & mobile telematics eco-system that develop and provide compelling products, services, and content.

Telematics Update Magazine awards are designed to recognize and to reflect the hard work, talent and potential in bringing to fruition real products and real advances in telematics.

In addition, the awards are a unique opportunity for the industry to gather, celebrate and highlight the achievements of the past year.

Telematics Update Magazine therefore encourages contributions across the industry and across all markets of the world.

Telematics Update Magazine are proud to bring the Telematics Awards back for its sixth year at the 8th annual Telematics Update 2008 Conference and Exhibition, The Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI.