Quake Global and BIGmate Monitoring Services Announce New Integrated M2M Modem and Software Asset Tracking and Monitoring Solution
Designed for fixed and mobile use, the Q4000 and Q-Pro modems provide cost-effective global M2M communications with land, marine or aviation based assets and equipment such as heavy machinery, fleets, ships and containers. Though small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, these modems are rugged, power efficient and capable of communicating across any satellite or terrestrial network, an industry first. The QUAKE designs are also highly customizable. In addition to multiple network configurations and optional GPS to serve a variety of markets and price points, options include CAN bus, memory, antenna detection, and multiple analog and digital inputs/outputs and relays.
If it can be measured, QUAKE can capture it. BIGmate’s servers process the raw data and then transform and deliver valuable information to the customer via its secure web portal. BIGmate’s user friendly, intuitive web based service provides full asset audit trails of all activity, both live and historical. Highly structured information such as asset location, condition monitoring, engine hours, and driver safety and behavior monitoring enable customers to better optimize asset utilization, safety and productivity.
“QUAKE is excited to bring BIGmate’s highly sophisticated solution to our customers,” said QUAKE CEO Polina Braunstein. “BIGmate has developed a simplified, robust interface and service that will benefit users with unrivaled worldwide asset monitoring capabilities anywhere, anytime.”
“This partnership provides QUAKE and BIGmate customers with an unprecedented level of performance, usability and value,” said BIGmate CEO Andre Wessels. “QUAKE’s track record of providing highly durable and functional hardware is a perfect complement to our service and will make a difference for customers that require reliable communications in harsh and severe environments.”
About QUAKE
QUAKE manufactures industrial M2M modems and controllers for advanced asset monitoring, data acquisition, and machine, process and motion control through satellite, cellular, GPS and other technologies. QUAKE is the only manufacturer of truly network agnostic modems. QUAKE products serve companies in the heavy equipment, aviation, maritime and trucking industries, as well as in utility, oil & gas and rail applications. QUAKE is proud of its world-wide reputation for providing reliable, rugged, high-quality communicators to major international OEMs like CATERPILLAR, FARIA, FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, HITACHI, HYUNDAI, KOMATSU and VOLVO.
About BIGmate
BIGmate specializes in providing tracking and monitoring solutions to suppliers, owners and operators of mobile and fixed assets. BIGmate offers a variety of solutions ranging from simple location tracking to more comprehensive condition monitoring of many parameters. Various cutting-edge hardware and communications technologies are seamlessly integrated into a universal true web based service, designed to enable customers to significantly improve on safety, efficiency and productivity of their equipment fleets and operators. BIGmate is proud to partner with distributors and leading-edge companies such as QUAKE, Iridium and ORBCOMM to provide integrated solutions that differentiate our customers from the pack.
Quake Global and BIGmate Monitoring Services Announce New Integrated M2M Modem and Software Asset Tracking and Monitoring Solution
Designed for fixed and mobile use, the Q4000 and Q-Pro modems provide cost-effective global M2M communications with land, marine or aviation based assets and equipment such as heavy machinery, fleets, ships and containers. Though small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, these modems are rugged, power efficient and capable of communicating across any satellite or terrestrial network, an industry first. The QUAKE designs are also highly customizable. In addition to multiple network configurations and optional GPS to serve a variety of markets and price points, options include CAN bus, memory, antenna detection, and multiple analog and digital inputs/outputs and relays.
If it can be measured, QUAKE can capture it. BIGmate’s servers process the raw data and then transform and deliver valuable information to the customer via its secure web portal. BIGmate’s user friendly, intuitive web based service provides full asset audit trails of all activity, both live and historical. Highly structured information such as asset location, condition monitoring, engine hours, and driver safety and behavior monitoring enable customers to better optimize asset utilization, safety and productivity.
“QUAKE is excited to bring BIGmate’s highly sophisticated solution to our customers,” said QUAKE CEO Polina Braunstein. “BIGmate has developed a simplified, robust interface and service that will benefit users with unrivaled worldwide asset monitoring capabilities anywhere, anytime.”
“This partnership provides QUAKE and BIGmate customers with an unprecedented level of performance, usability and value,” said BIGmate CEO Andre Wessels. “QUAKE’s track record of providing highly durable and functional hardware is a perfect complement to our service and will make a difference for customers that require reliable communications in harsh and severe environments.”
About QUAKE
QUAKE manufactures industrial M2M modems and controllers for advanced asset monitoring, data acquisition, and machine, process and motion control through satellite, cellular, GPS and other technologies. QUAKE is the only manufacturer of truly network agnostic modems. QUAKE products serve companies in the heavy equipment, aviation, maritime and trucking industries, as well as in utility, oil & gas and rail applications. QUAKE is proud of its world-wide reputation for providing reliable, rugged, high-quality communicators to major international OEMs like CATERPILLAR, FARIA, FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, HITACHI, HYUNDAI, KOMATSU and VOLVO.
About BIGmate
BIGmate specializes in providing tracking and monitoring solutions to suppliers, owners and operators of mobile and fixed assets. BIGmate offers a variety of solutions ranging from simple location tracking to more comprehensive condition monitoring of many parameters. Various cutting-edge hardware and communications technologies are seamlessly integrated into a universal true web based service, designed to enable customers to significantly improve on safety, efficiency and productivity of their equipment fleets and operators. BIGmate is proud to partner with distributors and leading-edge companies such as QUAKE, Iridium and ORBCOMM to provide integrated solutions that differentiate our customers from the pack.
OnAsset Intelligence and Flemming Cargo Securement Partner to Mitigate Risk in the Supply Chain
OnAsset’s SENTRY technology senses the temperature; pressure; humidity; light; motion; speed; shock and vibration of any asset transported via truck, plane, rail, or intermodal freight. SENTRY is used by many of the world’s largest airlines and freight forwarders to track the whereabouts and environmental conditions of their cargo.
FCS provides 24x7 monitoring services for the OnAsset tracking devices, and other services such as security evaluations, covert shadowing of cargo in high-theft areas, reverse logistics, and multi-phased recovery plans in the event of a theft. FCS maintains a network of 189,000 law enforcement contacts throughout North America and provides the immediate capability to dispatch these contacts in case of emergency.
The combination of OnAsset and FCS produces a turnkey solution that takes the worries out of transporting high-value cargo across the supply chain.
“FCS is an expert at interpreting the SENTRY data, and turning it into actionable intelligence,” said OnAsset’s President and CEO Adam Crossno. “With more than 20 years of experience in the trucking industry, and a robust database of law enforcement contacts, FCS’ services provide a perfect complement to our asset tracking technology.”
“OnAsset’s technology has helped us identify and prevent dozens of heists, which have saved our clients millions of dollars this year alone,” said Ray Flemming, CEO of Flemming Cargo Securement. “Given the unprecedented rise in cargo theft on our nation’s highways, any company that ships high-value goods should consider deploying a solution like ours, to enhance their visibility, and provide the capabilities needed to stop theft in their supply chain.”
About FCS
Flemming Cargo Securement provides monitoring and recovery services for high-value load shipments and offers immediate capability to dispatch police and security officers in case of emergency. The FCS team is comprised of a group of professionals in all aspects of risk, cargo loss prevention, and security in the trucking industry. With contacts available domestically and internationally, the FCS team assists to recover loads in real-time theft situations as well as post recovery, investigations, and provides claims and insurance consulting services.
About OnAsset Intelligence
OnAsset Intelligence Inc. is a leading provider of wireless devices and software solutions focused on helping customers wirelessly locate, track, connect, and manage fixed and mobile assets in real-time. The company’s M2M products and services include SENTRY™ wireless hardware with its flagship product line FlightSafe™ for air cargo tracking and ContainerSafe™ for shipping container security, its web-based Vision Platform™ and global wireless connectivity services. OnAsset is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc. Selects StarTrak’s ReeferTrak® Sentry Management System for its Entire Fleet
The deployment of more than 800 systems are expected to be fielded over the next 100 days will include valuable applications like Tractor ID, advanced Fuel Monitoring, and Geo-Fencing, all fully integrated to Hirschbach’s dispatch system. When the Sentry management system is fully deployed Hirschbach will have one of the most sophisticated two-way monitored and controlled reefer fleets in North America.
“Hirschbach Motor Lines is a dynamic and innovative company and we are excited to welcome them as a customer. We will be working with the Hirschbach team to deploy innovative cost saving applications as well as enhanced assessorial control functions,” said David Gsell, General Manager of StarTrak.
“StarTrak’s ReeferTrak® Sentry platform, supporting network and integration gateway products are industry leading and will help us meet the challenges ahead,” said Brad Pinchuk, President, Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc. “The two-way communication capabilities when fully integrated to our dispatch systems will give us greater control, helping us manage our fuel costs and our assets in the field. This will ultimately allow us to provide greater service to our customers.”
About ORBCOMM Inc.
ORBCOMM is a leading global satellite data communications company, focused on Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications. Its customers include Caterpillar Inc., Doosan Infracore America, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Asset Intelligence a division of I.D. Systems, Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Manitowoc Crane Companies, Inc., and Volvo Construction Equipment among other industry leaders. By means of a global network of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites and accompanying ground infrastructure, ORBCOMM’s low-cost and reliable two-way data communication services track, monitor and control mobile and fixed assets in four core markets: commercial transportation; heavy equipment; industrial fixed assets; and marine/homeland security. ORBCOMM based products are installed on trucks, containers, marine vessels, locomotives, backhoes, pipelines, oil wells, utility meters, storage tanks and other assets. ORBCOMM is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and has its network control center in Dulles, Virginia.
About StarTrak Information Technologies, LLC
StarTrak is an innovator and leading provider of tracking, monitoring and control services for the refrigerated transport market. Under its ReeferTrak® and GenTrakTM brands, the company provides customers with the ability to proactively monitor, manage and remotely control their refrigerated transport assets. Their information services also help industry leaders realize better fleet efficiency and utilization while reducing risk by adding safety monitoring of perishable cargo. In addition to relationships with leading refrigerated unit manufacturers such as Carrier and Thermo King, StarTrak’s customers include well-known brands such as Tropicana, Maersk Line, Prime Inc, CR England, FFE Transport, Inc. and Exel Transportation.
About Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc.
Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc., is a refrigerated carrier holding both common and contract carrier authority. The primary market areas extend from the upper Midwest to/from the Southeast, Southwest and the West Coast.
Hirschbach’s reputation for personal service has accelerated the company’s growth. Manufacturers and producers, who once relied exclusively on rail transportation, recognized Hirschbach’s uncommon ability to provide for their specialized needs both economically and on time.
That uncommon ability became the Hirschbach trademark and foundation.
Source: Orbcomm
Sierra Wireless to provide first 4G LTE devices for AT&T customers this summer
AT&T recently announced plans to roll out its 4G LTE network in five markets - Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio - later this summer. With the AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G and the AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G, customers with 4G LTE coverage in those markets will be able to enjoy 4G LTE speeds as the network is rolled out in the coming weeks. Outside of the 4G LTE footprint, these devices will access AT&T's HSPA+ network, providing consistently fast mobile broadband speeds. AT&T has announced plans to offer 4G LTE service to customers in at least 15 markets, covering 70 million Americans, by the end of 2011.
"Increasingly, people have integrated their online and offline lives through social media, video conferencing, gaming, and entertainment. LTE offers true, untethered, rich multimedia that provides a great customer experience for the way people live online today," said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Computing for Sierra Wireless. "Sierra Wireless is thrilled to continue our longstanding collaboration with AT&T and to make our two latest LTE devices available to AT&T customers in coordination with the network launch."
AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G
The new AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G allows you to share your AT&T 4G connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices, including laptops, tablets, e-book readers, and portable gaming devices, for truly mobile access from all your gadgets. The mobile hotspot is remarkably easy to use, with no software to install and an LCD screen to guide you through the initial setup. The LCD screen provides the Wi-Fi network ID and security key for quick reference, plus other important information like remaining battery life, network signal strength, and the number of devices connected, as well as device alerts and messages from AT&T. View and customize the hotspot's settings easily through a web browser, which also provides access to the integrated standalone- and assisted-GPS for mapping and location-based services.
AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G
The AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G allows you to do more on-the-go by taking advantage of AT&T's 4G network where available. Simply plug the USB device into your laptop and do your email, surf the web, upload your photos, and watch your favorite shows while you're out and about. The Sierra Wireless Setup Wizard gets you up and running in about a minute, and managing your connection is simple on both PC and Mac laptops through the AT&T Connection Manager. The AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G also makes it easy to transfer and carry files with you, using the expandable memory slot that supports microSD cards up to 32 GB in size. Integrated GPS provides support for location-based services and commonly used mapping applications for checking driving directions and finding local services while running errands or in between client meetings.
Both devices also support global connectivity in more than 200 countries at international roaming rates.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless offers industry-leading mobile computing and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications products and solutions that connect people, devices, and applications over cellular networks. The company offers 2G, 3G and 4G wireless modems, routers and gateways as well as a comprehensive suite of software, tools, and services that ensure customers can successfully bring wireless applications to market.
SOURCE Sierra Wireless, Inc.
ORBCOMM-Enabled Solution by Novus for Inventory Management Receives AFIA IT Innovation Award
12 uly 2011 - ORBCOMM Inc., a global satellite data communications company focused on two-way Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, today announced that Novus International, Inc. (Novus), a global leader in animal nutrition and health, has received the American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) first-ever Information Technology (IT) Innovation Award for their bulk liquid inventory management solution enabled by ORBCOMM’s satellite network.
Based in metropolitan St. Louis, MO, Novus pioneered a vendor-managed inventory for bulk liquid feed ingredients with the introduction of a patented, automated remote monitoring system known as AIMS® in 1993. In 2009-10, Novus upgraded the AIMS infrastructure by incorporating ORBCOMM’s robust satellite communications network with Novus’s enhanced remote monitoring technology to improve inventory management throughout the bulk liquid supply chain. The new platform is Internet-based and provides precise, dependable and near real-time inventory readings for any customer 24/7, and has been implemented at over 500 locations across North America.
“We congratulate Novus for receiving this national award in recognition of their vision and innovation in technology development,” said Marc Eisenberg, Chief Executive Officer of ORBCOMM. “We are pleased to play a role in enabling Novus’s customer inventory management system by integrating our satellite communications network with their leading-edge remote monitoring technology to provide a solution that improves the efficiency and performance of their bulk liquid supply chain.”
“Our AIMS® system along with the inclusion of ORBCOMM’s satellite network have improved the reliability of our entire supply chain operation and upgraded the telemetry system to a sustainable technology platform,” said Thad Simons, Chief Executive Officer of Novus International, Inc. “Our partnership with ORBCOMM and the resulting improvements in these areas have helped Novus attract new customers, retain existing customers and yield measurable improvements to our liquid feed business operations. This system also embodies our concept of Innovation Through Integrity –a key theme of our company’s 20th anniversary celebration this year.”
About ORBCOMM Inc.
ORBCOMM is a leading global satellite data communications company, focused on Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications. Its customers include Caterpillar Inc., Doosan Infracore America, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Asset Intelligence a division of I.D. Systems, Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Manitowoc Crane Companies, Inc., and Volvo Construction Equipment among other industry leaders. By means of a global network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and accompanying ground infrastructure, ORBCOMM’s low-cost and reliable two-way data communication services track, monitor and control mobile and fixed assets in four core markets: commercial transportation; heavy equipment; industrial fixed assets; and marine/homeland security. ORBCOMM-based products are installed on trucks, containers, marine vessels, locomotives, backhoes, pipelines, oil wells, utility meters, storage tanks and other assets. ORBCOMM is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and has its network control center in Dulles, Virginia.
About Novus International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. is headquartered in metropolitan St. Louis, MO, and serves customers in more than 90 countries around the world. An industry leader in animal nutrition and health, Novus’s products include ALIMET® and MHA® feed supplements, ACTIVATE® nutritional feed acid, ACIDOMIX® preservative premix, CIBENZA™ feed additive, MINTREX® and MAAC® chelated trace minerals, SANTOQUIN® feed preservative, MERA™MET aquaculture feed additive, AGRADO® feed ingredient, and many other specialty ingredients. Arenus is a division of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC (a subsidiary of Novus International, Inc.), that focuses on developing health and dietary supplements for the equine and companion animal markets. STRATUM® Nutrition, a division of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, focuses on human nutrition through specialty and functional ingredients for manufacturers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements.
Novus is privately owned by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
Source: Businesstwire
Location Based Technologies Partners with Telcel & America Movil to Launch PocketFinder Products in Mexico and South American Territories
"By partnering with Telcel and America Movil, their 231 Million wireless customers in Mexico and Latin America will soon enjoy the benefits of the PocketFinder products and services," said Dave Morse, CEO of Location Based Technologies, Inc. "We were selected by Telcel and America Movil because they are committed to bringing the best wireless M2M products and GPS services to their customers and believe that LBT delivers breakthrough products that will change the way businesses and families use wireless data devices. We're thrilled to make our products available to Telcel and America Movil customers in Mexico and many Latin American countries."
Telcel's successful multi-month testing of the PocketFinder devices and Network Certification was conducted throughout each of Telcel's Mexico based territories. The wireless carriers will market and provide complete services to their Commercial and Consumer customer base. Now that the companies have reached a partnership Agreement, the first purchase orders are expected to arrive shortly.
Mr. Arturo Rodriquez Monsalvo, Chief of Mobile Data Services, Telcel, commented, "We at Telcel are pleased to be working with Location Based Technologies in launching the PocketFinder family of products to our customers in Latin America. We see PocketFinder's location offering as a great enhancement to Telcel's data (Machine-to-Machine) services."
The PocketFinder family of products uses advanced technology to help businesses and families stay connected. The PocketFinder(R) is the smallest known single-board GSM/GPS device, and it easily fits into a pocket, purse or backpack, and can be accessed via smart phones or any other device that provides Internet access to show its location in real time. Its service includes advanced GPS features, that allow users to designate customizable alert areas such as electronic "fences" or zones, vehicle speeds, location times, and fleet management information.
About America Movil
America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries provides wireless and fixed communications services in Latin America. As one of the largest wireless carriers in the world they offer wireless services, including prepaid wireless voice and data services; and data-based wireless services, such as SMS, MMS, WAP, PTT, SMS notifications, group messaging, infotainment, content download, video streaming, location-based services, vehicle location, and Internet access services. The company also provides voice and data network services, including TDMA, GSM, CDMA, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and HSDPA services; and the sale of cellular phones and accessories. America Movil has wireless and fixed-line subscribers in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Ecuador, El Salvador, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, the United States, Honduras, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Panama. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico.
About Location Based Technologies
A publicly traded company, Location Based Technologies, headquartered in Irvine, CA, designs and develops leading-edge personal locator GPS devices and services that incorporate patented, proprietary technologies designed to enhance and enrich the way businesses and families interact globally.
SOURCE: Location Based Technologies
Telit Communications Acquires Global Connect Ltd
Oozi Cats, Chief Executive of Telit commented: “Adding wireless connectivity to our offering is an important factor for Telit's continued growth and success. Our customers expect superior m2m solutions from one source and with the acquisition of GlobalConect we will now be in a position to address their needs more comprehensively.”
Dan Amir, CEO of GlobalConect said: “I am excited about the move to Telit. We have an opportunity to leverage our activity within Telit’s global customer base to contribute significantly to building Telit's service offering.”
Source:Telit Communications plc
Novatel Wireless Selected By Consert Inc. as Module Partner for Smart Energy Grid Solution
Consert is currently integrating Novatel Wireless' Expedite® E396 PCI Express Mini Card which is an embedded module for 3G mobile data applications. Built on the proven performance of the Expedite product line, Novatel Wireless' Expedite E396 embedded module is optimized for power efficiency and thermal performance and supports HSPA+ and EV-DO Rev A.
With Consert's load management solution and equipment, residential and small commercial consumers can set up personalized energy profiles to control their high-energy consuming appliances and have the ability to change those profile settings at any time from any Internet enabled device. During periods of high energy demand, the utility company can reduce demand on its electrical system by controlling its customers' consumption within the limits of their personal energy profiles.
The Consert VPP Solution operates over Verizon Wireless' 3G and 4G LTE networks which provide data to utilities in real-time enabling quick load projections and power usage management to effectively manage load resources.
"We are honored to be selected by Consert as a module partner for their smart grid energy solution," said Rob Hadley, CMO of Novatel Wireless. "Reliability, performance and robust wireless solutions are key factors when implementing smart grid technology and we're very pleased to assist Consert and its partners to roll out more efficient smart grid load management solutions."
Consert's complete real-time, load management solution gives energy conservation the attributes of generation and offers utilities the opportunity to gain operational savings, address peak load with measurable and verifiable certainty, and realize new revenue streams, all by empowering consumers to set, monitor and reduce energy consumption.
"Novatel Wireless has a great track record of providing reliable, OEM-grade wireless communication solutions," said David Shaw, vice president of technology at Consert. "We are excited to work with Novatel Wireless for our next-generation, intelligent load management technology."
About Novatel Wireless.
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies providing wireless connectivity. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products, software, USB modems, embedded modules and smart M2M modules provide innovative anywhere, anytime communications solutions for consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ.
About Consert Inc.
Consert Inc. is an intelligent load management technology company. Consert's Virtual Peak Plant(SM) load management system is the only solution proven to provide reliable, real-time, fully-integrated load management through the pairing of utility and consumer offerings. Consert is a partner with Hometown Connections.
Source: Novatel Wireless
Cycle30 to Provide Billing and Rating Services on Cloud and Machine-to-Machine Applications for Arrow Electronics
"We look forward to serving Arrow Electronics and its customers in this rapidly expanding M2M and cloud services space," said Jim Dunlap, president of Cycle30. "The flexibility and scalability of the Cycle30 platform will enable Arrow to create billing services for M2M and cloud applications and deploy them worldwide."
"With the Cycle30 platform, Arrow can enhance our M2M and cloud services market business with new products and flexible service models by providing billing solutions for our clients," said David West, vice president of supplier marketing and asset for Arrow Electronics.
"The M2M marketplace is in its infancy of possibilities, as technology changes and innovative thinking now shape the mundane into profitable new business opportunities," said Karl Whitelock, director operations and business support strategy, Stratecast, a division of Frost & Sullivan. "Essential to the success of any M2M strategy is accurate and reliable transaction management coupled with other real-time back office services. Companies such as Arrow Electronics and Cycle30 are well positioned to meet the needs of this dynamically changing environment."
About Cycle30
Cycle30, Inc., a GCI company, provides order-to-cash and meter-to-cash billing services, hosted in the cloud, for cable, telecommunication, utility and machine-to-machine (M2M) service operators. The Cycle30 platform includes customer management, service fulfillment, billing and revenue management, service assurance, integrations, and business intelligence.
SOURCE Cycle30
