Feature-rich, dual-mode terminals allow fleet managers to contain
the costs of moving in and out of communications networks with automatic
sat/cell coverage switching, flexible programming and backup battery
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- (Business Wire)
SkyWave,
an ORBCOMM (Nasdaq:ORBC) company, today introduced the dual-mode
IDP-782 communications terminal at Mobile World Congress from March
3-5 in Barcelona, Spain. The IDP-782 provides fleet managers with a
single device for both cellular and satellite network coverage so they
can stay connected to assets, sensors and people in the most
cost-effective way possible.
“Fleet managers now have the best of both worlds,” said Sue Rutherford,
ORBCOMM’s Vice President of Marketing. “The IDP-782 improves operations
and increases safety without the added costs of roaming charges. Whether
it’s saving fuel, reducing capital expenditures or getting more from
less, the IDP-782 provides fleet
management applications with the best data from assets moving in and
out of cellular range.”
The IDP-782 provides both configurable out-of-the-box software for quick
deployments and flexible architecture that supports the development of
custom applications for more complex solutions. Whether using the
SkyWave AVL Agent or Lua, all applications leverage the most
cost-effective network with automatic switching capabilities between
cellular coverage (HSPA or GPRS) and satellite coverage. In addition,
the IDP-782 features an optional 2.5 hour backup battery option to send
GPS and other information when no vehicle power is available.
Examples of applications that will benefit from the feature-rich
dual-mode terminals for fleet management of SCADA
include:
- Transport Vehicles – The dual-mode terminal provides complete
visibility at a significant cost saving without compromising tracking,
text messaging, e-forms, and vehicle and cargo monitoring.
- Vessels – IDP-782’s satellite-cellular capabilities allow lower
cost cellular connectivity for near-shore communications and satellite
service for guaranteed and reliable offshore communications.
- Oil & Gas Vehicles – The timely delivery of goods and
services becomes the norm using SkyWave’s satellite-cellular
communication terminal to track vehicles travelling in and out of
remote areas, and with the improved cold temperature range supported
by the IDP-782, harsh climates do not have to present an obstacle.
- Mining – With the IDP-782’s reliable, always-on backup
satellite communications, mine operators can easily collect location,
telemetry, and sensor data in remote locations to protect valuable
heavy equipment and keep drivers safe with advanced driver behavior
monitoring features.
- SCADA Monitoring & Control – The Modbus and sensor
capabilities of the IDP-782 terminal provides the ability to monitor
fixed oil & gas equipment and even provide power loss notifications
with the built-in backup battery.
About SkyWave
SkyWave, an ORBCOMM company, is a global provider of satellite and
satellite-cellular (dual-mode) devices and services for the
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market. SkyWave’s products provide dependable
communication, tracking, monitoring and remote management of fixed and
mobile assets. Over the past 17 years, SkyWave has designed,
manufactured and shipped more than 750,000 Inmarsat-based satellite
terminals to customers globally in the transportation, maritime, oil and
gas, utilities and government sectors. For more information, visit www.skywave.com.
About ORBCOMM Inc.
ORBCOMM is a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions. Its
customers include Caterpillar Inc., Doosan Infracore America, Hitachi
Construction Machinery, Hub Group, Hyundai Heavy Industries, I.D.
Systems, Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Cartrack (Pty.) Ltd., and Volvo
Construction Equipment, among other industry leaders. By means of a
global network of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites and accompanying
ground infrastructure as well as our Tier One cellular partners,
ORBCOMM’s low-cost and reliable two-way data communication services
track, monitor and control mobile and fixed assets in our core markets:
commercial transportation; heavy equipment; industrial fixed assets;
marine; and homeland security.
ORBCOMM is an innovator and leading provider of tracking, monitoring and
control services for the transportation market. Under its ReeferTrak®,
GenTrakTM, GlobalTrak®, and CargoWatch®
brands, the company provides customers with the ability to proactively
monitor, manage and remotely control their cold chain and dry transport
assets. Additionally, ORBCOMM provides Automatic Identification System
(AIS) data services for vessel tracking and to improve maritime safety
to government and commercial customers worldwide. ORBCOMM is
headquartered in Rochelle Park, New Jersey and has its Innovation &
Network Control Center in Sterling, Virginia. For more information,
visit www.orbcomm.com.
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and Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, Item 8.01 of our
Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 6, 2014, and other documents,
on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company
undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking
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Contacts:
Investor Inquiries:
ORBCOMM Inc.
Robert
Costantini, 703-433-6305
Chief Financial Officer
costantini.robert@orbcomm.com
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Source: SkyWave
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