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Field Intelligence, Inc. and Controls, Inc. Select ORBCOMM for Global Data Communications

^{Published on 2011-05-26 05:40:54 - Market Wire}
 

FORT LEE, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global satellite data communications company focused on two-way Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, today announced that Field Intelligence, Inc. and Controls, Inc. have partnered to provide a global monitoring solution for the multi-billion dollar diesel and natural gas engine market using ORBCOMMa™s satellite communications services.

"Controls, Inc. is a highly respected channel partner; they understand the market"

For over 20 years, Controls has been providing state-of-the-art controls for engines and engine-driven equipment. By leveraging Field Intelligencea™s expertise in developing wireless communication solutions for industrial and environmental markets, Controls is providing a wireless remote asset management solution for control panel products for non-road engines with a standard interface for communications and diagnostics.

Enabled by the ORBCOMM satellite network, Field Intelligencea™s full integrated, turnkey solution allows Controlsa™ customers to track engine equipment anywhere in the world and monitor engine performance, including alarm functions and maintenance alerts. This advanced telemetry product gives customers the flexibility to achieve a higher level of engine support, improving equipment utilization and efficiency for their assets worldwide. It also helps meet the Environmental Protection Agencya™s (EPA) new standards for reducing emissions from non-road diesel engines by incorporating engine and fuel control technologies into the Field Intelligence application.

aWe are excited for ORBCOMM to be working with Field Intelligence and Controls to provide a leading edge Tier 4 engine asset monitoring solution using our satellite network,a said Brian Bell, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ORBCOMM. aThis solution will not only enable customers to address the EPAa™s new emissions standards for diesel engines but also to manage their remote engine assets more efficiently.a

aWe see a growing demand for remote tracking and monitoring solutions,a said Scott Izzo, Vice President of Sales for Controls, Inc. aField Intelligencea™s telemetry solution is unique and relevant to our business because it offers our customers three proven, fully integrated components: GPS tracking, global communication and on-site logic and control. It offers significant value to our customers by eliminating unnecessary field visits.a

aControls, Inc. is a highly respected channel partner; they understand the market,a said Arturo Gomez, President and CEO of Field Intelligence, Inc. aOur ORBCOMM-powered application is a good fit for Controls because it provides a proven asset monitoring service that is cost-effective, reliable and scalable. The equation is right.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 Controls, Inc.

Controls, Inc. provides state-of-the-art control products for diesel and natural gas engines and engine-driven equipment. Markets include industrial, off-highway equipment, oil & gas, genset, marine, and agriculture. The companya™s innovative, microprocessor-based solutions help engine users and equipment OEMa™s bring superior products to market. Controls, Inc. is headquartered in Medina, OH. More information is available at [ www.controlsinc.com ].

About Field Intelligence, Inc.

Field Intelligence, Inc. is a leader in end-to-end communication solutions for environmental and industrial applications. Its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) application allows for intelligent on-board processing and global connectivity using the ORBCOMM low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. The Field Intelligence application is relevant to many markets including trucks, containers, pipelines, oil wells, storage tanks and other remote assets. Field Intelligence is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, visit [ www.fieldintell.com ].

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