Over the last decade we have seen the explosion of the wireless market. When they were first introduced to the public, cellular phones were the size of a briefcase. Now, they are smaller than a deck of cards and can make calls, take photos, and access the internet. According to Wireless Intelligence, the GSM Association’s market intelligence unit, by 2011 there will be upwards of four billion mobile handsets worldwide. Findings indicate that an increasing number of units purchased globally will have GPS and positioning capability. GTX Corp (GTXO.OB) is in the midst of implementing an accelerated plan to capitalize on consumers’ continued interest in wireless technology.

GTX, a developer of customizable two-way Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Position Location Systems (PLS) applications, is now moving from development stage to production level. Since 2002, GTX has developed, patented, and integrated miniaturized cellular location-transmitting

GTX Corp. announced this week that it is accelerating its “go-to-market” strategy through product expansion and the addition of Dr. Gilbert Amelio of Alteon Capital Partners as a Strategic Advisor.

The number of people subscribing to wireless communication services has been increasing every year. In fact, the number of mobile handsets is projected to surpass four billion in 2011 according to Wireless Intelligence, the GSMA’s market intelligence unit. As this number continues to grow, so will the number of handsets that have GPS and positioning capability.

GTX Corp is implementing an aggressive plan to capitalize on this burgeoning opportunity by leveraging its intellectual property portfolio and product line with state-of-the-art Location Based Solutions. Continuing its strategy of building a team of premier strategic advisors, the company is bringing on Dr. Gilbert Amelio and George Lauro, Managing Partners of Alteon Capital Partners.

Dr. Amelio will advise GTX Corp on advancing in the GPS

Axcess International Inc. (OTCBB: AXSI) provides wireless intelligence through real-time business activity monitoring solutions. The company today announced it will use its long range Micro-Wireless IDs on 30 West Virginia mines to allow the mine operators to act in accordance with new safety regulations of The Miner Act of 2006, which requires wireless two-way communications and tracking systems that will allow personnel on the surface to locate persons trapped underground.

Axcess’ technology uses ultra-small, low-cost devices to locally transmit information on assets, personnel and vehicles. In this case, it will be attached to the miners in several ways, including being attached to mining helmets. According to the press release, the company’s miner tagging solution is embedded into a complete Federal agency approved system provided by Tunnel Radio of America Inc.

“Tunnel radio has a 20 year heritage in providing reliable industrial wireless solutions,” Mark Rose, president and CEO of