Las Vegas, CTIA April 2009 – Lightning GPS today announced the world’s first ever covert GPS Tracker built into a fully functional touch screen navigation system, at the CTIA Wireless Technology trade show. The “NavGenius” is a covert GPS Tracker that’s incorporated into a standard looking navigation system to monitor a driver’s every move. It even comes with two manuals, one for the user of the car that doesn’t mention any of the tracking features and one for the real driver of this device.

Smarter Than Your Average GPS
An average GPS system such as a Garmin® or TomTom® is the equivalent of a “dumb box,” like a standalone PC that is not connected to the Internet and only does what it is pre-loaded to do. The “NavGenius” is the first true “Smart GPS” also known as “Connected GPS.”

By adding Internet capabilities, the GPS gains the ability to interact with, and be controlled by, other devices and services over the Internet.

Remote Monitoring From The Web
Using a slick web 2.0 online mapping system, users can easily check on a family member or any fleet of vehicles at once in real-time from any computer. Find out if they are where they say they are, or monitor their driving progress and history. Next time a teenager or employee tells you they were late because of traffic you can check yourself to see where they were and how fast they were going. You can even see a report of any unsafe driving behavior such as flooring it off the green-light or slamming on the breaks.

Push Directions Reroute Driver From Any PC
Did you ever want to tell someone where to go? We all know it is far easier to use online mapping from a computer than it is to use a handheld device. Now you can create a complex route or find a location and automatically send the route or location to the driver over the web. They never need to pull over and fiddle with a device or risk an accident while driving. Playing with handheld devices such as cellphones and GPS units while driving is suspected to cause many dangerous crashes.

The Lightning GPS “NavGenius” is designed to replace over $3,000 of older dedicated devices found in most taxis and delivery trucks. The current mess of cables and boxes include dispatch/messaging systems, GPS Tracking devices and standard GPS Navigation units; some even have a laptop for Internet access. By replacing all these expensive boxes with one low cost device under $500 fleet owners can save over $2,000 per vehicle.

“Small business owners are putting a lot of faith into their delivery personnel. In some cases, the image of the company can be tarnished by the actions of a part-time high school driver,” explains Jason Lazarus. “With the “NavGenius” we have given small businesses the power to monitor and control their delivery staff with zero installation and at a fraction of the cost of older systems.” One of the largest regional fleets has already pre-ordered 700 devices for their trucks.

Alerts Via E-mail or SMS Text Messages There are some things you may want to be alerted to instantly such as speeding, or a driver going into a “restricted zone.” With the connected nature of the “NavGenius” you can set rules on the website and get alerts via e-mail or SMS directly to your cell phone. For example, if a vehicle is only allowed to stay within town “A,” and it travels outside town “A” into town “B,” an alert message is immediately sent to the authorized user on that account.

Family Tracking
Many baby boomers are concerned that their teenagers and aging parents may get lost on the road or run into difficulties and need assistance. By including a GPS Tracker built into the navigation system, the “NavGenius” can alert a concerned parent about bad driving behavior or the location of a teen who is out past curfew.

A New Open Platform
Like the iPhone® this is a platform that other companies are building applications for. One OEM is adding the ability to charge credit cards directly with just a small USB swiper. Dozens of apps are under development and thousands of Windows Mobile applications can be installed with little to no modifications. Just like Apple®, Lightning GPS is managing which applications can be loaded on the device. An “app store” is under development and will be announced shortly.

Lightning GPS “NavGenius” Covert GPS Tracker Features:

• Covert GPS Tracking
• 2 Way Real-Time Messaging: communicate directly w/ device via Internet
• Push Routing – reroute vehicles from any computer w/ Internet
• Speed Alerts – receive SMS or e-mail alerts if vehicle exceeds a certain speed
• Safety Zone Alerts (Geofence) – receive SMS or e-mail alerts if you vehicle goes outside designated area
• Reckless Driving Reports

The web-based tracking system is so easy-to-use, that Lightning GPS launched a Free Live Demo that requires no training at all to get started.

Availability: The Lightning GPS “NavGenius” will ship in mid April, 2009. Please contact Lightning GPS at www.lightninggps.com directly to order through their dealer network or for server licensing and large volume orders. Volume discounts are available.

About Lightning GPS:
Lightning GPS is the largest provider of GPS Tracking technology to law enforcement, military, and business. Whether it is family, consumer, business, or law enforcement tracking, Lightning GPS has a GPS Tracking solution for every surveillance need.

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“Nano Sized GPS Tracking Device – The Next Best Thing To An Implanted GPS Tracker”

New York, New York March 17, 2009: Demand for tiny GPS Trackers has spread from police and military investigators to soccer moms wanting to keep an eye on family members. Lightning GPS, the primary supplier of covert GPS Tracking to military and law enforcement is moving aggressively to meet this demand.

Lightning GPS announced today that it would release the tiny “Spark Nano” GPS Tracker to the general public. Venturing into the consumer sector is a radical move for Lightning GPS, a company well known as the main provider of covert GPS Tracking to Police Departments, the Military, and DHS.

Sometimes tiny just isn’t small enough.

“Everyday we field desperate calls from parents who are begging us for implantable GPS Trackers that they can use to track their family members,” says Jason Lazarus, VP of Research and Development for Lightning GPS. “There is a very real demand for this technology that is just not yet available to the public.”

With its “nano” size and friendly look & feel, the Spark Nano GPS Tracker has a strong appeal with everyone from parents to Professional Investigators who desire stealth tracking. About the size of a 9-Volt battery, this rugged, waterproof tracker can go anywhere and track anyone.

“We asked customers what they wanted and the message was clear,” says Lazarus. He explained, “Consumers want all the features and accuracy of a professional GPS Tracker without the cost or complex software associated with most military grade GPS Trackers. Our team successfully developed a system that combines all of the professional grade GPS Tracking features in the smallest possible, easy-to-use package.”

The new web-based tracking system designed for the Spark Nano is so easy-to-use, that Lightning GPS launched a Free Live Demo that requires no training at all to get started.

This is the first “consumer friendly” military grade GPS Tracking system available to the public. Its versatile design and user friendly interface makes it perfect for tracking employees, vehicles, or family members. There is even a Panic Button to make this tiny GPS Tracker a personal safety beacon that alerts people when the wearer feels they are in danger, pointing out exactly where they can be found. The same powerful features professional investigators expect such as e-mail/text alerts, and even geofence to get alerts when entering or exiting geographic areas are built in.

Spark Nano Features:

• Smallest GPS Tracking Device Available to the public
• Panic Button For Sending Emergency Alerts
• Waterproof and Extremely Durable
• 5 Days of Continuous Tracking w/ Internal Rechargeable Battery
• Automatic E-mail / Cell Phone Alerts
• “Safety Zone” Technology Can Alert You Upon Entry Or Exit Of A Defined Area
• Track From Your Cell Phone or The Web

Availability: The Spark Nano is shipping as of today. Consumers and small businesses can contact BrickHouse Security (BrickHouseSecurity.com) the exclusive retail distributor in North America. Corporate and government clients can contact Lightning GPS Directly for Server Licensing and large volume orders. Volume discounts are available as well as the ability for government and corporate customers to buy the server for use behind their firewall.

About Lightning GPS:
Lightning GPS is the largest provider of GPS Tracking technology to law enforcement, military, and business. Whether it is family, consumer, business, or law enforcement tracking, Lightning GPS has a GPS Tracking solution for every security need no matter how large or small.

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Baby Jesus Thefts Thwarted by GPS Tracking Saints
Free GPS Rental Offer For Churches & Synagogues

December 3, 2008 -Each holiday season hundreds of religious organizations are targeted by vandals and pranksters who steal or deface outdoor holiday decorations such as Baby Jesus, Santa, & Menorahs. Some are taken as “trophies,” most are lost forever. The financial and emotional cost to the congregation includes the cost of replacement and the pain of explaining the event to small children.

LightningGPS, a leading supplier of GPS Tracking Devices, has a history of lending GPS Trackers to churches, schools, & towns. This year, Lightning GPS strikes down sinners by offering the free holiday rental publicly to schools and churches across the country through their distribution partnership with BrickHouse Security.

A GPS Tracking Device can track objects virtually anywhere in the world and is small enough to covertly fit inside most everyday objects. If that object is moved or tampered with, a silent alarm is triggered, alerting the owner that the object is on-the-move. At the same time, an individual or police can go online and instantly track the item on a map anywhere it goes.

“The theft or destruction of Nativity scenes is a rising problem. Every year we hear how the sanctity and harmony of the holiday season was ruined by a few scrooges.” said Todd Morris the CEO of BrickHouse Security. “We are happy to come to the aid of Churches, temples and schools looking for a way to protect their community from this crime.” BrickHouse Security, a distributor of Lightning GPS products, is also offering custom hidden cameras in an effort to catch thieves this holiday season. “We have partnered with Lightning GPS to donate hidden cameras that will catch people in the act for video proof. Along with GPS Tracking, the vandals can be prosecuted and the statues returned swiftly.” Mr. Morris continues, “Hopefully word spreads that random statues are fitted with GPS Trackers inside, which is enough of a deterrent to prevent this from happening in the first place.”

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BrickHouse Security Donations Help Out In Your Community This Holiday Season

Watch Brickhouse Security In The News Each holiday season hundreds of religious organizations are targeted by vandals and pranksters who steal or deface outdoor holiday decorations such as Baby Jesus, Nativity Scenes, Santa, & Menorahs. This year, BrickHouse Security spread the word to all non-profits with the help of high tech GPS trackers and hidden cameras, loaned out FREE of charge to thwart criminal activities in local communities across the United States. The response has been nothing less than astronomic. As a result, there has been a dramatic decrease in these types of crimes in neighborhoods such as yours. We at BrickHouse Security invite you to please take a moment to see what all the buzz was about, and leave your feedback. We’d love to hear from you. Good Morning America Investigates Nativity Scene Thefts With theft at an all time high, churches worry about the safety of Baby Jesus in the manger this holiday season. Good Morning America chronicles a church taking matters into their own hands by implanting GPS Tracking devices into the holiday figurines. Pranksters Beware! Big Brother May Be Watching In response to past thefts, St. Mark’s Church of Glen Ellen is implanting GPS Tracking devices in their Nativity scene figurines. BrickHouse Security provides GPS Trackers free of charge to help protect the Baby Jesus this Christmas. CBS 2 investigates, quoting Father George Smith comparing these GPS Trackers to some kind of “high tech guardian angel.” MSNBC Houses of Worship Go High Tech To Guard Holiday Display MSNBC investigates the nationwide initiative to protect Baby Jesus in the manger using GPS technology this holiday season. NBC Investigates A Local Church Taking Theft Into Its Own Hands After losing two members of their Nativity scene last year, St. Mark’s Church isn’t taking any chances this year. With plans to implant GPS Tracking devices into their most important manger figurines, St. Mark’s hopes to deter and catch criminals who may attempt theft this holiday season. High Tech GPS Trackers Keep Baby Jesus In The Manger This Year This year, St. Ambrose Church is taking preventative measures to ensure that Baby Jesus stays in the manger this year. By giving Baby Jesus a high-tech upgrade with a small GPS Tracker embedded in the back of his figurine, this church hopes to deter and catch wannabe thieves. Baby Jesus & Menorahs Go High Tech w/ GPS Tracking Local news WPIX11 investigates the use of GPS to track holiday nativity figurines such as the Baby Jesus and the Menorah. ABC Investigates Replacement Baby Jesus Outfitted w/ GPS Only one week before Christmas, the Baby Jesus statue in the Independence Mall’s nativity scene was stolen. By outfitting his replacement with GPS Tracking capabilities, this mall hopes to deter thieves and catch possible perpetrators to ensure that Baby Jesus stays safely in the manger this Christmas. Baby Jesus In The Manger Gets A Tech Upgrade After Previous Thefts WLWT 5 profiles an Ohio church that has lost TWO Baby Jesus figurines in the past. The church isn’t taking any chances this year, by installing security cameras and a GPS Trackers, this church hopes to keep Baby Jesus safe. BrickHouse Security Works w/ Cops To Take Down Holiday Thieves Every year, thousands of celebratory holiday displays such as nativity scenes and over sized menorahs are vandalized, stolen, or defaced. By providing FREE GPS Trackers to churches, synagogues, and schools, BrickHouse Security works hand-in-hand with law enforcement to catch vandals and preserve the holiday spirit – Fox News investigates.

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