IsatM2M Service Enables Enhanced Two-way Communications for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Applications
Inmarsat’s new service offers quick reporting and increased end-to-end functionality for global asset tracking, control, monitoring and security applications.
10th September 2007: Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, together with providers of global satellite telematics products and services Satamatics and SkyWave Mobile Communications, today announced the commercial availability of Inmarsat’s new service, IsatM2M.
Satamatics and SkyWave are the global distributors for IsatM2M, a next-generation satellite telematics service based on the trusted and globally-accepted Inmarsat D+ service. The new service will improve the end-user experience by offering faster data forwarding rates, quicker responses to polling requests and shorter time to first transmission for a broad range of applications. SkyWave and Satamatics will be providing products and services that enable VARs and end-users to take full advantage of the new features available on IsatM2M.
Michael Butler, President and Chief Operating Officer at Inmarsat, said, “IsatM2M will provide improved functionality without the need for expensive network upgrades. Building on the success of our D+ service, IsatM2M will bring a range of additional benefits for M2M applications, and will meet the growing demand for faster and more sophisticated satellite telematics. We are delighted to work with Satamatics and SkyWave to meet their customers’ diverse application requirements.”
IsatM2M provides seamless global coverage and is ideally suited for end-user applications that require low latency and low power consumption for reliable communications, as well as predictable performance and dependable roaming.
Satamatics’ and SkyWave’s products provide accurate GPS tracking and data logging of vehicles, personnel and equipment on land, sea and air, covering areas of the world beyond the reach of traditional methods of communication.
Peter Chisholm CEO of Satamatics, commented, “The launch of IsatM2M represents a significant development for us. It will allow more flexibility in the deployment of our products and a faster service which gives us a competitive edge in the market place. Our engineers and customers have already begun to develop new products which will fully utilise the benefits presented by IsatM2M.”
Pui-Ling Stanley Chan, CEO & Managing Director for SkyWave, said of the new service, “For SkyWave customers, IsatM2M builds on existing service quality and dependability, delivering the right combination of features required to improve performance and future-proof existing applications, but also enabling them to grow their business by penetrating new markets with broader M2M applications.”
Customers’ existing D+ units can be upgraded to make them compatible with the IsatM2M service. All newly purchased units will automatically be shipped compatible with the new service.
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About Inmarsat Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organisations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company’s services are delivered through a global network of more than 500 distribution partners and service providers operating in 180 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2006, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$ 500.1 million. More information can be found at www.inmarsat.com.
About SkyWave Mobile Communications SkyWave Mobile Communications (www.SkyWave.com) is the global leader for two-way satellite telematics products and 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. SkyWave sells its products and services through a global network of over 170 Solution Provider partners who provide industry-specific expertise in more than 40 countries. With over 87,000 terminal units shipped, Solution Providers trust SkyWave to deliver dependable global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable services for their end-user applications. SkyWave’s products are field-tested and proven reliable for a broad range of industry applications including land mobile, marine, oil & gas, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defence. Established in 1997, SkyWave is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
SkyWave’s field-proven products and services include the flagship DMR-200 series of D+ terminals, which set the industry standard for reliable, burst-messaging communications; the DMR-800D terminal, the latest evolution of the DMR-series combining extended message payload capacity, lower latency and low power consumption to extend battery life; and the SureLinx 8000 series satellite/GPRS integrated wireless controller for use with dual-mode applications. All products are designed for use with the trusted SkyWave D+ or SkyWave IsatM2M network services and are backed by SkyWave’s industry-leading customer support.
Further information: John Warehand, Inmarsat plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7728 1579 Email:
Website: www.inmarsat.com
