Navman Wireless launches new console, privacy button

19.03.2010
Navman Wireless has launched the latest version of its GPS navigation and messaging device, the M-Nav 760, which integrates with its OnlineAVL2 vehicle tracking system for fleet management.

The M-Nav 760 provides integrated vehicle tracking, messaging and satellite navigation. New features include a full touch screen, Driver ID and built in Bluetooth for hands-free phone use.

The device can also be removed from the veihicle and used as a separate, turn-by-turn GPS unit.

Navman Wireless has 240 global staff, 74 at its North Shore, Auckland, premises. It was part of the original Navman company founded by Peter Maire in 1986. Sold to US leisure and boating equipment manufacturer, the company was broken into three and sold in 2007.

Navman Wireless was bought out by management and investors, and is now headquartered in Chicago, while the marine unit went to Navico and the in-car navigation unit went to Taiwanese manufacturer Mitac.

The M-Nav 760 is a key component of Navman Wireless's vehicle tracking and fleet management system, which includes OnlineAVL2 software and the Qube vehicle tracking device.