Sprint Nextel (S) is on the verge of revolutionizing the US smartphone marketplace as the operator has revealed its plans to introduce its first 4G handset at the CTIA wireless trade show on March 24, 2010, in Las Vegas.   The dual-mode (3G/4G capable) smartphone, called “HTC Supersonic", will run using Google’s (GOOG) Android platform. The device, which is set to be the first 4G compatible phone in the US, has been reportedly included in Sprint’s handset inventory list.   Sprint offers its 4G service under the "Sprint 4G" brand leveraging the WiMax (a wireless broadband technology) network operated by Clearwire Corporation (CLWR) in which it holds a 51% stake. The network offers average download speeds of 3-6 megabits per second (Mbps) with peak speed exceeding 10 Mbps.     HTC Supersonic (also dubbed HTC A9292 WiMax) features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, ...

South Korea’s wireless kingpin SK Telecom (SKM) plans to sell more than 2 million smartphones in 2010. The operator also divulged its plan of unvieling several new handset models, including smartphones based on Google’s (GOOG) Android platform. This represents a part of the company’s effort to boost its presence in the rapidly growing mobile data service market. SK Telecom exited 2009 with roughly 420,000 smartphone users.  SK Telecom is expanding its handset portfolio to take on Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone which was launched by its rival KT Corp (KT) in November 2009. KT has already sold roughly 240,000 units of the iconic device. Entry of iPhone in the Korean wireless market has resulted in heightened price competition.  SK Telecom is warming up to introduce at least 15 smartphone models in 2010 including 13 Android-based handsets. Moreover, the company plans to roll out its own ...

GPS Industries Inc. (GPSN.OB) develops and markets GPS and Wi-Fi wireless multimedia solutions to the $38 billion worldwide golf market. The company’s solutions enable managers of golf facilities, resorts, sporting events and residential communities worldwide to generate significant new revenue streams and improve operational facilities. GPS Industries now has an installed base of over 320 active golf-course installations worldwide.

GPS Industries has been looking to expand their business beyond the golf business. On June 27,2008, the company announced a $4.9 million expansion of the contract GPS already had with Leisurecorp LLC. Leisrecorp is part of Dubai World, the huge finance and holding company based in Dubai. In 2007, Leisurecorp invested $10 million into GPS Industries, becoming the largest shareholder in the company.

The extended contract that GPS now has with Leisurecorp involves Leisurecorp’s Jumeirah Golf Estates located in Dubai. The solutions provided for Jumeirah by GPS through the company’s products include: monitoring

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