As far as developers are concerned, this is just an evolution of the growing industry of location based applications.

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Apple is way behind here and Nokia has some of the best location software and databases in the industry from its 2007 Navteq deal.

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Within months they had seized distressed borrowers' assets, sorted them into one of several companies formed by industry or location, and hired industry experts to manage them.

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Your years of experience in an industry, particular position, company, location, and how good you are at your job all contribute to how much commission you can earn.

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The new devices, which are tightly integrated with enhanced Ovi services and apps, reinforce Nokia's vision of a mobile industry that is increasingly being defined by socially connected, location-based devices and experiences.

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Prospective employers can list vacancies by industry, location, and skill, and there's already a bunch of recruitment sites on board, including BranchOut, DirectEmployers Association, Work4Labs, Jobvite and Monster.com.

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In the world of travel industry product placement, few boons are better than having a movie shot on location.

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Garmin's broad range of in-vehicle electronics for the automotive industry includes infotainment and telematics systems, navigation software, location-based services, and integrated portable navigation systems.

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