FORT LEE, N.J. & WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global satellite data communications company focused on two-way Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, and [ inthinc Technology Solutions Inc. ] (inthinc), a global provider of [ telematics ], [ fleet management ]and [ driver safety ]solutions, today announced an agreement for ORBCOMM to provide wireless data services for inthincas breakthrough technology applications in the heavy equipment, oil & gas and commercial fleet industries in the United States.
"Managementas Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"
Through its waySmartTM and tiwiProTM products, inthinc provides a comprehensive driving safety system that changes driver behavior in real time to improve safety and fleet efficiency. inthinc solutions deliver a unique combination of in-[ vehicle ] driver alerts, vehicle location and diagnostics, [ distracted driving ] prevention, and [ fleet management ] features that detail performance and trends for individual drivers or the entire fleet. inthincas advanced, patent-pending technology has been proven to dramatically improve driver behavior, reduce crashes, increase fleet productivity, improve fuel mileage, and reduce emissions for its customers.
aORBCOMM is pleased to expand inthincas communications infrastructure by providing greater flexibility, scalability and coverage options for its data communication needs,a said Brian Bell, ORBCOMMas Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. aWe are poised for the opportunity to provide both cellular and satellite services for inthincas leading global telematics applications as we roll out our next generation constellation.a
aWe work with some of the largest commercial fleets in the world, and our customers require a solid and cost-effective communications platform to ensure their drivers and mobile assets are safe and productive,a said Kevin Mitchell, Vice President of Operations at inthinc. aORBCOMMas ubiquitous global network enhances the data transmission infrastructure that supports inthincas telematics platform for managing fleet activities in real time.a
ORBCOMMas global data communications service will enable [ inthinc to ]send vehicle and driver performance data wirelessly to the web-based inthinc portal. Through the portal, fleet managers monitor vehicle location, driver trends, driver scoring, hours-of-service (HOS) information, and more from one interface. This visibility allows managers to keep track of fleet operations and identify areas in need of improvement to maximize efficiency.
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, ORBCOMMas low-cost and reliable two-way data communication services track, monitor and control mobile and fixed assets in our core markets: commercial transportation; heavy equipment; industrial fixed assets; marine; and homeland security. ORBCOMM based products are installed on trucks, containers, marine vessels, locomotives, backhoes, pipelines, oil wells, utility meters, storage tanks and other assets. Through its recently acquired StarTrak Information Technologies, LLC and StarTrak Logistics Management Solutions, LLC (formerly PAR Logistics Management Solutions) businesses, ORBCOMM is an innovator and leading provider of tracking, monitoring and control services for the refrigerated transport market. Under its ReeferTrak, GenTrak TM, and CargoWatchTM brands, the company provides customers with the ability to proactively monitor, manage and remotely control their refrigerated transport assets. Additionally, ORBCOMM provides Automated Identification System (AIS) data services for vessel tracking and to improve maritime safety to government and commercial customers worldwide. 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 inthinc Technology Solutions, Inc.
inthinc is a global company centered on [ telematics ], fleet solutions and driving safety. Its breakthrough driving safety solutions are designed to safeguard lives, save money and protect the environment. inthinc technology dramatically improves driver behavior and has been documented to reduce accidents by more than 80 percent. For more information, please visit [ www.inthinc.com ].
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