[gps-talkusers] Re: What effects will PDI's merger with Visuaide have on cooperation

Doug and others,

I received a phone call from Russell Smith, President of PDI, in advance of 
the merger announcement. He wanted to assure me that the merger would in no 
way undermine the BrailleNote GPS development and distribution. I was quite 
impressed that he had the forethought and took the time to make this phone 
call.

We don't expect to see any ramifications on either Trekker or BrailleNote 
GPS development. Both products have their benefits. Although Sendero 
certainly works closely with PDI when developing around the BrailleNote, it 
is really up to us to improve the product, to acquire newer POI databases,k 
etc. Additionally, we were already cooperating with VisuAide on a couple 
fronts like using their map data for the Canadian BrailleNote GPS. We have 
also had numerous meetings to come up with a common POI format. Now that 
they are part of the PDI group, there is even more reason to cooperate.

Thanks for raising the question Doug.

Now, off to catch my flight to Florida.
Mike

>Hi.  I just read an article about Pulse Data's merger with Visuaide.  PDI
>has been working closely with Sendero to develop the BrailleNote GPS
>product, and Visuaide is marketing the Victor Trekker GPS.  That sure looks
>like a conflict of interest situation.  As one who loves his BN GPS, and
>appreciates the work and knowledge of Mike May and Sendero, I'm very
>interested to know how this merger will affect the cooperation between PDI
>and Sendero Group.
>
>Doug Martin

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