 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Orbcomm Announces Partnerships With Innovative Technology Companies
Dulles VA (SPX) May 24, 2005 Orbcomm announced Monday it has signed agreements with seven innovative technology companies that will offer their customers Orbcomm satellite data communications services with their mobile and fixed asset applications and services. These new value added resellers (VARs) join the 84 VARs that already offer Orbcomm services to customers around the world: - Hunt Power is offering its customers a daily meter-reading package using the Orbcomm satellite network. The meter data collected via satellite gives Hunt Power customers a cost effective and reliable way to pinpoint how, when and where they are using energy. With that information, they are able to implement cost-saving programs, identify potential equipment failures and safety hazards, and more. - Intelek is partnering with Orbcomm to enhance its services by offering customers a reliable global data solution for widely dispersed fixed assets both within and beyond North America. Intelek delivers end-to-end web to wireless solutions for collecting data from remote equipment and properties. These remote assets include gas compressors, oil & gas production equipment, water and wastewater utility plants and farming applications. Intelek's M2M solutions provide customers with near real time application specific data and remote control via the Internet including instant messaging for critical events or out of limit conditions. - Lat-Lon is now offering customers, using its RailRider asset monitoring tracking system, the ability to use Orbcomm satellite data communications services. Lat-Lon's rugged, solar-powered systems are used to monitor and track railcars, containers, trailers, refrigerated freight and industrial machinery. By using Orbcomm, Lat-Lon is expanding to the worldwide rail and industrial equipment marketplace. Lat-Lon specializes in solutions for rail industry monitoring, hazmat tank cars, refrigerated box cars, commuter passenger trains, locomotives and specialized non-rail solutions. - High Tide Technologies has partnered with Orbcomm to offer satellite communications services as part of its wireless data solutions for the water, wastewater and environmental monitoring industries. High Tide Technologies offers its customers complete end-to-end solutions using the Orbcomm network, remote field hardware and web-based or stand alone PC software. High Tide Technologies SCADA products and data acquisition services are used for monitoring and controlling environmental, water and sanitary sewer systems and deliver information and alarms from the field directly to the office. - SecurShield Technologies (STI) is partnering with Orbcomm to track and monitor buses and taxis via satellite. The use of vehicle impact sensors and proprietary software applications along with the Orbcomm network allows STI to offer their customers a cost-effective security solution for monitoring accidents and vehicle damage. STI also plans to offer in-vehicle satellite messaging for drivers and dispatchers to communicate via satellite. STI uses its proprietary software, wireless technology and communications networks to implement and deploy specific security solutions for clients. STI is an Orbcomm value added reseller (VAR) in Mexico, Central America, South America, Canada and the United States (including Puerto Rico and Guam). - American Innovations (AI) is offering its oil and gas, water and wastewater, and industrial customers the option to use Orbcomm satellite data communications services for its Bullhorn Remote monitoring system. This system remotely monitors pipeline rectifiers and test points, compressors, tanks, city gates, gas meters and more. As a leading company serving the oil, gas and water industries, AI provides web-based remote monitoring and equipment control, total survey solutions for corrosion monitoring, automatic meter reading and alarm point monitoring. - Atlantic Electronics has partnered with Orbcomm to offer customers satellite data communications services with its Vessel Monitoring System (VMS). Canada's division of fisheries and ocean requires fishing vessels operate an onboard VMS system to comply with regulations that protect marine fisheries. Atlantic Electronics' VMS system allows remote monitoring of activities, locations and fishing boundaries to ensure compliance. The system also can issue an immediate distress call in an emergency that allows rescuers to pinpoint a vessel's exact location. Atlantic Electronics, based in Canada, is a marine electronics company that offers customers their own ISO certified onboard technology products including charting systems, marine radars, autopilots and depth sounders. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Orbcomm SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry
Stratos Steps Closer To Xantic Acquisition
Bethesda MD (SPX) Jan 5, 2006Stratos Global recently announced it had taken a step closer toward the completion of the acquisition of Xantic, having received positive advice from the Works' Council in the Netherlands, and executed a definitive agreement to purchase Xantic from KPN and Telstra Corporation. |
|
|
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2006 - SpaceDaily.AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA PortalReports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additionalcopyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any Web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy Statement |
