ATLANTA, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- East Coast
Diversified Corporation (OTC.BB: ECDC), through its subsidiary
EarthSearch Communications, Inc., announces plans to develop a
portfolio of GPS related commercial and social networking mobile
applications under its new division, EarthSearchMobile,
Inc.
EarthSearchMobile will be focus on developing a portfolio of GPS
related mobile applications for both the commercial and consumer
market. This new division will broaden EarthSearch's market reach
from commercial products and solutions, to individual end users
through mobile handheld devices.
Current estimates of cell phone users in the United States are projected at 300
million, with 5 billion total world-wide users. With a majority of
these phones already enabled with GPS tracking technology,
EarthSearchMobile will look to apply a number of commercial and
consumer GPS tracking and social networking applications for this
already existing hand-held market.
"EarthSearchMobile will integrate EarthSearch's current GPS/RFID
technology into an easy to use mobile interface to enhance our
current product offerings for our existing clients. Other
applications to be developed will include social
networking activities related to commercial information and retail
business sales," said ECDC Chairman and CEO, Kayode Aladesuyi
Social Networking GPS Applications
The Social networking GPS applications will focus on providing
real-time location maps of users within the EarthSearchMobile
network to bring together such social groups such
as friends, family, political groups, recreation and leisure,
or other users created events, all under a EarthSearch mobile
network.
An integrated shopping retail application will allow end
users to find local discounts at business within their local
area, while providing small business the ability to utilize
'push technology' to increase traffic and customer
retention by using the EarthSearch's premium retail business social
network engine.
Kayode Aladesuyi, the Chairman and CEO of ECDC
commented, "Social Networking is big business and we have
technology that can play in this field. Since most cell phones are
GPS enabled, it was a natural progression for EarthSearch to take
advantage of this already established market. By integrating a
number of social networking platforms, together with EarthSearch's
GPS and RFID know how, we feel this new division could provide some
unique opportunities for us to expand our reach into the mobile
application and social networking space."
About EarthSearch Communications
EarthSearch Communications, an ECDC Company (OTC.BB:ECDC -
News), is a US-based business whose flagship product, LogiBoxx(TM),
integrates GPS and RFID at the hardware level. When combined with
its proprietary Global Asset Tracking and Identification System
(GATIS) middleware, LogiBoxx and GATIS become the centerpieces of a
LogiBoxx Certified Solution. An unprecedented business
decision-making tool, a LogiBoxx Certified Solution offers
continuous visibility within the Supply Chain, Logistics, and Asset
Management and Control industries. Along with its integrated,
patent-pending GPS and RFID technologies, EarthSearch also offers a
complete line of innovative RFID solutions. Its expertise with GPS
and RFID technologies, combined with exceptional support and
service facilities, distinguishes EarthSearch as a leading
manufacturer and supplier of real-time location solutions in the
marketplace. For more information on East Coast Diversified, visit
www.eastcoastdiversified.com or www.earthsearch.us
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Editorial Contacts
Glenn Davis
EarthSearch Communications, an ECDC Company
+1 770-953-4184
866-503-9316
investorrelations@earthsearch.us
SOURCE East Coast Diversified Corporation