Zoombak ™
Zoombak Press Release
ZOOMBAK LAUNCHES MICROSOFT VIRTUAL EARTH INTERACTIVE MAPPING
New Mapping Platform Dramatically Enhances User Experience
(New York, NY) – October 1, 2008 – Zoombak today announced that it has
added state-of-the-art online mapping technology to its interactive Web
site through the integration of Microsoft Virtual Earth.
The new online mapping platform provides Zoombak users with a variety
of enhanced viewing options and features. In addition to allowing
customers to quickly pan and zoom the standard map, they can now
visualize the location of their Zoombak A-GPS locator with street-level
and aerial views. The enhanced mapping functionality is available
immediately to all Zoombak customers and does not require existing
customers to upgrade their hardware or service agreements.
“By integrating Microsoft’s Virtual Earth online mapping technology
with the most accurate A-GPS locator consumers can buy, Zoombak
delivers even greater peace of mind,” said Simon Buckingham, chief
executive officer of Zoombak. “Thanks to new advanced mapping
capabilities, customers have powerful new tools that can help them
visualize the location of their most valued possessions.”
Zoombak provides consumers with the ability to stay connected to the
things that matter most. Using Zoombak’s interactive Web site and newly
enhanced mapping capabilities, customers can set up custom safety zones
around virtually any location including homes, parks, malls and
schools. When the device crosses one of the virtual boundaries, a text
message or e-mail alert promptly notifies customers of the location of
the device. Customers can also pinpoint their Zoombak’s location at any
time on-demand from both their mobile phone and zoombak.com.
Starting at an affordable price of $199 plus a low cost monthly service
plan, Zoombak is the only A-GPS locator already available nationwide at
leading consumer electronics, specialty pet and automotive retailers
including Pep Boys, PetSmart, Al & Ed’s Autosound, CircuitCity.com
and BestBuy.com.
About Zoombak
Zoombak LLC, develops leading edge solutions that keep consumers
connected to the things that really matter. The company is led by a
team of veteran executives with extensive wireless, sales and
marketing, business development and operational expertise working
together to put safety on the map. With offices in the United States
and England, Zoombak is a privately held subsidiary of Liberty Media.
Liberty Media Corporation owns interests in a broad range of electronic
retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. For more
information, please see http://www.libertymedia.com.
Zoombak Press Contact:
Jennifer Kramer
SS | PR
609 750 9113
jkramer@sspr.com