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Camgian Selects ORBCOMM for Satellite Communications


Published on 2010-12-02 16:50:59 - Market Wire
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FORT LEE, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global satellite data communications company focusing on two-way Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, today announced that Camgian Microsystems Corporation (Camgian) has selected ORBCOMM to provide a global communications platform for Quantum, its industrial asset monitoring solution.

"We are pleased that Camgian has selected ORBCOMM to provide satellite communications service for their industrial monitoring solution"

Quantum is a wireless industrial operations intelligence platform that supports the seamless integration of local area sensor networks, satellite communications and back-office analytics software for monitoring remote fixed and mobile assets. Using ORBCOMMa™s global network ensures that Camgiana™s customers will have access to timely and accurate asset intelligence, allowing for enhanced logistics operations and supply chain efficiencies.

An innovator in advanced wireless electronic technologies and solutions for the military and government sectors, Camgiana™s partnership with ORBCOMM marks the companya™s entrance into the industrial market where it is leveraging Quantum to ensure environmentally safe management and disposal of large volume waste oil products.

aWe are pleased that Camgian has selected ORBCOMM to provide satellite communications service for their industrial monitoring solution,a said Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMMa™s Chief Executive Officer. aOur partnership reinforces ORBCOMMa™s expertise in delivering global two-way data communications for fixed asset monitoring in the oil and gas industry, which continues to be an extremely important vertical market for our business.a

aCamgiana™s partnership with ORBCOMM will provide our company with a strong advantage in the industrial marketplace, which represents tremendous growth potential for our business,a said Gary Butler, Camgiana™s President and CEO. aBy teaming with ORBCOMM, we are combining the latest technologies in satellite data communications with a high-performance business intelligence platform to enable our customers in the oil and gas industry to increase how they manage their remote assets and take advantage of significant performance and operating cost savings benefits.a

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, ORBCOMMa™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. For more information, visit [ www.orbcomm.com ].

About Camgian Microsystems Corporation

Camgian Microsystems is a leader in developing advanced electronic technologies and solutions. From microcontrollers to Systems-on-a-Chip (SoC), Camgian engineers are pioneering leading-edge innovations that are enabling a new generation of low power, high performance wireless electronic systems and products for the defense, security and industrial markets.

Camgian, a HUBZone-certified small business, is headquartered in Starkville, MS with division offices located in Maitland, FL and Dulles, VA. More detailed information can be obtained by visiting the company website at [ www.camgian.com ].

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