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Strong partnerships are key to our business.
SkyWave partners with a network of global Solution Providers who integrate our D+ and IsatM2M products and services into a broad range of industry-specific applications for their end-user customers. Our combined efforts enable corporations to optimize the use of their assets and significantly reduce costs. We partner with the best. So do our partners.

We are the global leader for two-way satellite telematics products & services.
SkyWave designs and manufactures integrated satellite terminals, satellite/GPRS wireless controllers and provides network services to enable dependable, low-cost, remote management, security and logistics solutions for fixed and mobile assets.

We are the leading distributor of Inmarsat burst messaging communication services.
SkyWave’s partnership with Inmarsat has been instrumental in the development of Inmarsat D+.  In the mid-1990s as a member of Inmarsat’s Joint Development Team, SkyWave’s contribution resulted in D+ becoming the premier choice for low-cost, short-message service intended for real-time tracking, monitoring, control, and security applications. We’ve been there from the start.

Over 150,000
terminals shipped worldwide.
With over 10 years of field hardening and a lineage of 6 generations, our DMR series of D+ and IsatM2M terminals have been refined to deliver advanced features and superior performance resulting in a highly versatile, robust satellite transceiver. Dependability you can count on.

We have unsurpassed customer service.

Our customer service sets us apart from our competition – our customers attest to it. Whether you need assistance with configuration or have an emergency anytime, anywhere, we’re here to help. Confidence you can pass on to your customers.


Key Corporate Milestones

 2009

 
 AprilSkyWave CEO Pui-Ling Chan receives the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 award from the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE). Click here to view the OMNI TV segment about SkyWave.
 April
Inmarsat agrees to acquire 19% stake in SkyWave. SkyWave uses the funds to purchase Ottawa-based GlobalWave, a subsidiary of TransCore. Read more>>


2008

 
 August

SkyWave launches DMR-800LRIT for ship owners and operators looking for a reliable and low-cost soluion for meeting the International Marine Organization's Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT) mandate.
June

SkyWave launches SureLinx 8100c satellite/GPRS terminal featuring an on-board computer (OBC) with C-programming capabilities and industry-standard interfaces.
April

SkyWave suprasses sales of 125,000 terminal units.
March

SkyWave expands suite of D+/IsatM2M terminals with the DMR-800 terminal series, designed to enable new applications using the SkyWave IsatM2M network service.

 

2007

 
 October  
SkyWave places on the Deloitte & Touche Wireless Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest growing wireless companies based on revenue growth over the past five years.
September

SkyWave celebrates its 10-year anniversary, establishing them as the only D+ network operator with over 10 years in operation.

September


SkyWave launches the IsatM2M service and DMR-800D terminal, offering new features and advanced capabilities to enable Solution Provider's applications with greater responsiveness.
 September

SkyWave's new independently-owned network goes into operation. Network services are no longer shared with Satamatics.
 June

SkyWave receives approval to operate on the Inmarsat Pacific Central (PAC-C) satellite. SkyWave is teh first D+ provider to be granted authorized use of this satellite, providing extended coverage for its customers.
 February

SkyWave launches the SureLinx 8100 D+/GPRS dual-mode terminal.
 January

SkyWave releases the Versa Gateway to simplify terminal management,  significantly reducing the risk of programming errors while accelerating application development and solution time to market.
  

2006

 
December

SkyWave announces extension of its C1D2 (Class1, Division 2: "Hazardous Environmnet) certification for the DMR-200D terminal.
October

SkyWave awards mulit-million dollar contract to Systems Engineering Division (SED), a division of Calian, for the provision of Inmarsat D+ Access Control and Signaling Equipment (ACSE).


2005

 
August


SkyWave establishes regional operations in Asia.
August

SkyWave surpasses sales of 50,000 terminals.


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