Globalstar announces launch of SMARTONE satellite-based asset tracking management solution
Leading Simplex data integrator Axonn LLC provides price breakthrough for those customers looking to economically manage the location and status of mobile assets
MISSISSAUGA, – April 30 2009 - Globalstar, Inc., the world’s largest provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and individuals, today announced that leading Simplex data integrator Axonn LLC has launched SMARTONE, the Satellite Managed Asset Ready Tracker. SMARTONE is Axonn’s newest global asset tracking solution that utilizes the highly reliable Globalstar Simplex data network and enables customers to track the location of their mobile assets virtually anywhere.
The SMARTONE device transmits real-time GPS location, alarm inputs and engine run-time data over the Globalstar constellation of low earth-orbiting (LEO) satellites. The small size (6.5” x 3.25” x 1”) and design allows it to be easily installed and field managed without the need for harnesses, antennas, or external power. The device is powered by AA size lithium batteries providing up to three years of battery life. Axonn's current asset management products are used on a variety of mobile assets such as cargo containers, trailers and railcars, construction and service vehicles as well as fixed assets like field equipment, generators, pipelines, and propane and fuel storage tanks.
“In preparation for the launch of our next-generation of enhanced satellite data services, we are very pleased to announce the addition of the SMARTONE product to the suite of asset tracking solutions that utilize the Globalstar Simplex network,” said Jim Mandala, General Manager, Globalstar Canada. “With the high messaging reliability of our Simplex data performance and the continued expansion of our global Simplex coverage, Globalstar anticipates the introduction of new and innovative Simplex data products and integrated solutions later this year and into 2010, in conjunction with the deployment of our second-generation satellite constellation.”
“There was a pent up market demand for a sub $200 satellite asset management device that operates on "off-the-shelf" batteries capable of providing years of service.” said Dave Biggs, CEO of Axonn LLC. Mr. Biggs added, “We’ve met that need with the SMARTONE at a price point that makes it economically feasible for customers to invest in a device to manage their high value assets as well as their previously overlooked lower value assets.”
The Globalstar Simplex data offering is a low cost, one-way satellite data service that permits customers to use satellite modems and integrated back office management solutions to track mobile assets, such as vehicles, trailers, cargo containers and maritime vessels, using GPS or other location-based technologies. The Simplex data network also provides a platform for personal tracking and messaging solutions for commercial and recreational customers using products such as the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™. Simplex data service can be used for a wide variety of industrial and security applications to monitor and send information from fixed assets, such as environmental measuring instruments, utility meters, or report the state of various mobile sensor devices and their locations.
