Ranger provides global positioning system mapping, navigation, and information solutions for the off-road environment. Ranger works on a range of devices including car PC, PDA, and personal navigation devices. Columbus will offer Ranger for cellular phones by the first quarter of 2008.

Tsvika Freidman, CEO of Columbus, said: While existing location-based applications have focused on urban and street navigation, Ranger clearly provides the off-road enthusiast with an effective tool to enjoy the benefits of GPS navigation.