SkyWave On-demand Webinar Explores Asset Monitoring at Sea using GPRS
Satellite and GPRS Create Opportunities on Land and At Sea
Ottawa,
CANADA – July 31, 2007 – SkyWave Mobile Communications, the leading global
provider of D+ satellite communications, announces the availability of an
on-demand Webinar entitled “Expanding Opportunities with Satellite and GPRS” to explore
the use of GPRS at sea. This pre-recorded online presentation, which is
accessible at any time, provides the viewer with information on how to leverage
dependable SkyWave D+ satellite communications with low-cost GPRS terrestrial
communications to track, control and secure valued mobile assets at sea and on
land. An overview of the opportunities, applications, economics and technical
implementation issues are discussed in this Webinar.
Topics covered during this 30-minute presentation include:
- Leveraging satellite communications
to create new opportunities with GPRS;
- Real-life examples of land
and sea applications for satellite and GPRS;
- Taking advantage of
faster, simplified implementation for greater profitability;
- Reducing cost with a
unified network programming interface and least-cost routing; and
- Increasing security
and lowering total overall solution cost.
SkyWave’s
SureLinx 8100 is an integrated satellite and GPRS wireless controller which
utilizes satellite communications to ensure assets are tracked, controlled and
secure when traveling in and out of GPRS cellular coverage. Its low power,
ruggedized hardware, discrete size and flexible configuration make it ideal for
a wide range of applications.
About SkyWave Mobile Communications
Established
in 1997, SkyWave Mobile Communications is the global leader for D+ satellite
communications products and services. SkyWave designs and manufactures
integrated D+ satellite terminals, D+/GPRS wireless controllers and provides
network services to enable customers with dependable, low-cost, remote
management and security solutions for fixed and mobile assets. SkyWave works
with a global network of over 170 solution partners who provide
industry-specific expertise in over 40 countries. Solution providers trust
SkyWave to deliver global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable D+
services. As the leading worldwide terminal manufacturer and operator of
Inmarsat D+ satellite network services, SkyWave is also first in D+ terminal
sales with over 87,000 units shipped. SkyWave’s products are field-tested and
proven reliable for industry-specific applications including marine, land
mobile, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and
defense. SkyWave is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
For more information, visit www.SkyWave.com.
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Media Contact:
Nerissa Young Marketing Communications
Specialist SkyWave Mobile Communications
Inc.