[SatNews] Globalstar Inc. has signed a three-year manufacturing, airtime and distribution agreement with…
…Nupoint Systems to expand the Company’s M2M data communication service offerings beyond the reach of terrestrial (cellular) communication. Nupoint products and services integrated with Globalstar satellite data services will be used to provide two-way communications for M2M data collection and monitoring of customer assets. Companies that work in remote locations such as: Oil and gas wells, mining sites, water management systems, environmental/weather sites, pollution detection systems, early warning systems and remote security, will benefit from this cost-effective, long-term asset monitoring solution.
Wayne Carlson, President & CEO of Nupoint Systems, said, “Companies can’t always choose the location of their assets, but they can choose a reliable and cost effective satellite communications solution to connect to those assets. With Globalstar’s recently launched satellites having a design life of 15 years, Nupoint is able to provide reliable two-way connectivity with our customer’s data equipment, even in the most remote locations for years to come.”
“Globalstar’s satellite network will provide reliable solutions to meet the varying needs of Nupoint Systems’ many customers. Decision making information will be available in real-time regardless of the asset location,” said Frank Bell, President of Global Sales and Marketing for Globalstar.
Globalstar successfully launched its final batch of second-generation satellites on February 6, 2013. Once placed in service, Globalstar will be positioned as the first mobile satellite services provider to complete the deployment of a second-generation constellation of low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites. Combined with the Company’s affordable and award-winning suite of consumer retail SPOT products, Globalstar will be uniquely positioned to offer the world’s most extensive lineup of highly reliable and lowest-priced mobile satellite services to the broadest range of customers around the globe.
