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Jan 30, 2010, post by awatrobski
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Proactive Communications is deploying a new automated remote management (ARM) system that uses satellite data links delivered by Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) for out-of-band backup access to remote communication network sites.
Data Technology Solutions (DTS), an Iridium value-added reseller, is supplying the system, which uses ARM technology developed by Uplogix, an Iridium value-added producer. The Uplogix system relies on Iridium’s global satellite circuit-switched data service.
“The Iridium satellite data link acts as a secure ‘back door’ to provide a secondary means of accessing devices and systems if the primary connection has been lost,” informed Michael Guidroz, president of DTS. “This ensures rapid restoration of service to the network, as well as a substantial reduction in IT support costs.”
“Our mission-critical satellite communication sites are located in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, natural-disaster areas and remote geographic locations, which are not readily accessible for maintenance and repair,” informed Larry Hall, chief operations officer of Proactive Communications. “With Uplogix’s Iridium-based ARM, our customers can restore network connectivity within minutes, without dispatching a technician to the location. It also gives our customers unprecedented visibility into the status of their network nodes.”
“Our ARM solution combines the local access and control of a console server, the in-depth monitoring and diagnostics of systems management software and the intelligence of an on-site technician into an integrated remote management appliance,” informed Mark Piening, vice president of marketing, Uplogix. “We have designed it to ensure internal security and management policies are always observed, even during a network outage.”
“Iridium’s global coverage area, reliable network and low-latency satellite circuit-switched data service, with very small, low-cost hardware, provides an ideal medium for this out-of-band solution,” informed Greg Ewert, executive vice president, global distribution channels, Iridium. “It’s another great example of how our growing ecosystem of value-added partners is developing and deploying new Iridium-enabled technologies to solve real-world problems for users around the world.”
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. (www.iridium.com) is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of distributors, and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. and international government agencies. The Company’s customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., U.S.A. and trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock), IRDMW ($7.00 warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units).
About Data Technology Solutions
Data Technology Solutions (DTS) (www.dtscom.com) was founded in 2002. Based in Breaux Bridge, La., with a sales office in Houston, Texas, and an operations office in Oklahoma, DTS is a full-service telecommunications company. DTS’ portfolio includes satellite products and services for the oil and gas industry, commercial shipping, disaster recovery, recreational boating and government and military markets.
About Proactive Communications
Proactive Communications, Inc. (www.proactivecommo.com) was founded in 2000 with a mission to provide reliable and secure enterprise-class communication capabilities to government agencies, military and corporate entities around the world. The company is headquartered in Central Texas, near Fort Hood, and is a certified veteran-owned business.
About Uplogix
Uplogix provides the first fully integrated remote management solution. The company’s co-located management appliances automate routine administration, maintenance and recovery tasks – securely and regardless of network availability. In comparison, traditional network and systems management depends on the network, uses multiple tools and remains labor intensive. Uplogix is a member of the Cisco Technology Developer program. The company is privately held and headquartered in Austin, Texas with European offices in London. For more information, please visit www.uplogix.com.
Jan 21, 2010, post by awatrobski
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) informed its next-generation “Iridium 9602” satellite data transceiver at its annual Partners Conference in Phoenix, Ariz.
The Iridium 9602 is a full-duplex short-burst data (SBD) transceiver designed for embedded applications in the rapidly growing market for remote asset tracking and monitoring solutions. The product, which is the culmination of a two-year R&D program, has completed prototype testing, and Iridium expects to start commercial deliveries in June.
“The smaller, lower-cost Iridium 9602 will serve as the data communication engine for a wide range of portable tracking and monitoring devices, leveraging Iridium’s global coverage and low-latency, two-way data links,” informed Don Thoma, executive vice president for marketing at Iridium. “Our service partners are already testing prototypes in their Iridium 9602-based solutions for applications such as tracking soldiers and military forces in the field, telemetry from unattended sensors, fleet management, enterprise logistics and supply-chain visibility, as well as personal two-way navigation and mapping devices.”
“The matchbox-sized Iridium 9602 is 69 percent smaller, 74 percent lighter and considerably less expensive than the first-generation Iridium 9601 SBD modem, which we designed the Iridium 9602 to replace,” informed Thoma. “The very small form factor and low power consumption will offer greater flexibility to value-added producers (VAM) and resellers (VAR) embedding the Iridium 9602 into their products.”
“The Iridium 9602 focuses on highest overall value of price and performance offering global, real-time service combined with new lower pricing,” informed Patrick Shay, vice president, data services, Iridium. “The Iridium 9602 is the highest value in the industry.”
A unique feature of the Iridium 9602 is its built-in GPS input/output ports which will permit system integrators to interface with an external GPS receiver, using a single dual-mode L-Band antenna for GPS and Iridium SBD, saving the cost of an antenna in their applications.
The duplex data links provided by the Iridium 9602 will permit two-way communications to and from the remote devices, allowing users to reprogram the unit, adjust its reporting intervals and send on-demand queries for specific data updates. It will also enable first responders and search-and-rescue authorities to respond to emergency distress signals from personal location and tracking devices.
“Prototype evaluations from Iridium’s service partners have been positive,” Thoma informed. “More than 90 companies are working on plans to embed the Iridium 9602 in their next-generation products.”
“Our phase-out program for the Iridium 9601 will allow for ample overlap with the Iridium 9602, to ensure that our VAMs and VARs will be able to transition seamlessly to the new technology,” informed Thoma.
According to a November 2009 report by TMF Associates, the number of low data rate mobile satellite service (MSS) devices is projected to grow from 1.5 million active terminals at the end of 2009 to more than 3.1 million active terminals by the end of 2013, a compound annual growth rate of 21 percent. Tim Farrar, a satellite industry analyst and author of the report, said, “Low-cost portable satellite tracking and messaging devices are an important new opportunity, and represent one of the fastest growing parts of the low data rate MSS market. The introduction of two-way connectivity will further stimulate market growth, particularly among professional users who may have been reluctant to rely on one-way satellite devices offering no assurance that a message has been received.”
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. (www.iridium.com) is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of distributors, and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. and international government agencies. The Company’s customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., U.S.A. and trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock), IRDMW ($7.00 warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units).
Dec 13, 2009, post by Artur Ślesik
To accelerate growth in the Mexican market, Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announces it has signed three additional distribution partners in Mexico. These three new partners supplement the distribution channel for the new “Iridium Mexico” subsidiary (or Iridium Comunicaciones de Mexico S.A.P.I de C.V.) that the company announced on October 21, 2009. Iridium Mexico is a joint venture between Iridium and Spacenet Communications Services de Mexico SA de CV (“Spacenet”). Iridium services are now available in Mexico through Spacenet, Astrum Comunicaciones, Intercomunicaciones Moviles Satelitales (INMOSAT), and Tecnologias de Control del Norte (TECNOR). All four Iridium partners, headquartered in Mexico, are actively engaged in the provision of voice and data satellite communications services. Through their Iridium partnerships, these companies now sell the only truly global mobile satellite service (MSS) in Mexico — and in the world.
Through Iridium Mexico and its newly expanded partner base, the company is offering its innovative product portfolio to the Mexican market, including the Iridium 9555 satellite phone; the Iridium 9601 short burst data modem used for global asset tracking and monitoring; and Iridium OpenPort(R), an enhanced-speed maritime communications service. The Mexican Navy recently installed an Iridium OpenPort unit on its training ship, the Buque Escuela Cuauhtemoc.
“Today’s announcement enhances our already solid partnership with Spacenet through Iridium Mexico,” said Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium. “Spacenet, Astrum, Inmosat and Tecnor all have an intimate knowledge of the Mexican market and specialize in particular customers and services that require a high level of expertise. That, coupled with our ability to provide the world’s only truly global MSS, provides an optimal communications solution in Mexico.”
Through its Mexican partner base, Iridium plans to serve established and emerging markets such as maritime, leisure and commercial fishing, aviation, oil and gas, utilities, agriculture, emergency communications, mining, transportation, government/military and heavy construction. Demand for this truly global MSS has increased around the world with applications geared toward industries and government agencies that require reliable communications at all times. Iridium’s Mexico market entry is particularly important for organizations in the maritime, aviation, land-mobile and machine-to-machine (M2M) markets that need to meet government regulatory obligations. For example, fishing regulation enforcement requires reliable long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) devices, as well as distress safety systems, on maritime vessels. Aircraft rely on Iridium flight communications systems for safety. In the area of transportation, the Iridium system is effective for tracking the location of vehicles for fleet management and prevention of hijacking.
“When it comes down to fulfilling important regulatory communications requirements, our four Mexican partners selected Iridium to enhance their solution offering, and sometimes replace their current communications service with Iridium due to our reliability track record,” said Ted O’Brien, Iridium’s vice president for the Americas. “Our alliance with these well-respected telecommunications leaders meets the needs of a market requiring broader services than were previously available given the country’s extensive, open land masses with minimal telecommunications infrastructure, expansive coast lines, growing remote industries, border monitoring issues and the need for effective response tools in natural disasters. Strong demand in Mexico has driven our commitment to the country.”
Iridium has demonstrated a very high level of call connectivity and Iridium subscribers take confidence in the company’s Network Quality Guarantee. The request for Iridium voice and data services originating in Mexico continues to grow. And, Iridium partners continually launch innovative data applications to exploit the power and global reach of the Iridium network. Iridium will continue to form partnerships in Mexico with organizations that demonstrate strategic value and strength in the company’s target vertical markets.
