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Global positioning system or GPS as it is abbreviated is used in the mapping and knowledge of location of the person using it. GPS tracking devices are used worldwide for personal usage, travelling purpose fleet tracking and many more. GPS tracking system is said to be one of the most efficient and reliable tracking system the technology has gifted to the world. The use of GPS has made it easier to know the position of almost every object that is connected with it. GPS tracking devices are manufactured by many companies and are affordable. The use of GPS tracking systems in cell phones and PDA devices is quite common nowadays. Many telecom handset companies are offering GPS in their phones but compared to GPS devices these phones are quite expensive. The use of GPS device alone can be affordable though. Those people who want to map and see the position of their fleets of transportation can avail the fleet tracking by the help of GPS. GPS fleet is the most commonly used GPS tracking systems by companies who transfer their goods and manpower regularly from one place to another. The GPS device can be used for viewing the location of your asset also. The device is connected wireless with your asset and the position of the asset is shown via satellite to the GPS display device. GPS asset system is used by people or companies who transfer their valuables and priceless goods from one place to another and want to prevent them from the risks of being lost or stolen. Many government security agencies as well as private security agencies take the help of GPS asset tracking for safe transport of their valuables. For instance the safe vaults containing financial bonds and papers as well as paper currency are transported with the help of GPS fleet so that their position is known by the head of security, the curator or the owner. The use of GPS devices are not just limited for commercial purpose, tourists who are travelling on a regular basis use GPS devices for the fear of being lost in an unknown territory. Their position is set on the map when they install the device and it is constantly shown on the monitor of the device when the person moves from one place to another. This helps him to keep the track of his route and lets him to enjoy the trip without worrying about being lost. Previously GPS devices were used only by the security companies for security purposes as well as intelligence and spying but now as the technology has moved several steps further and made GPS devices affordable they are also used for commercial and private purposes. People use GPS devices in almost every asset they have. Modern day automobiles are enabled with GPS by default for giving their owners the exact location where they are while travelling. These devices can also be connected to a home server or computer to help track the vehicle in case of burglary. Most of the countries have made GPS an important tool in their safety and security. But some countries are still being habituated on the use of this device.
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