Stratos Global Corp. has introduced its new BGAN SCADA service to provide high-performance connectivity for remote, unmanned SCADA applications. The new service is made possible by an agreement naming Stratos as the exclusive global distributor of Addvalue's new SABRE Ranger BGAN SCADA terminal.

The new Stratos BGAN SCADA service will be commercially available in Q1 2009. The SABRE Ranger is a ruggedized, compact BGAN terminal that withstands all environmental challenges associated with remote SCADA applications. The terminal is designed to reliably transmit mission-critical data to the user's corporate headquarters from hard-to-reach locations. The Stratos BGAN SCADA service can serve as a network-independent backup solution to DataSat II, ensuring seamless connectivity in case of extreme weather. More than 10,000 Stratos VSAT-based SCADA terminals have been deployed for a wide range of markets nationwide. The Stratos BGAN SCADA solution is well suited for regions such as Africa and South America where VSAT-based SCADA systems may be too difficult to deploy, due to regulatory obstacles or lack of space-segment availability. The Stratos BGAN SCADA service supports applications for data collection and monitoring of remote assets, including utility substations and oil or gas pipelines. In addition to custom solutions, Stratos also offers enhanced IP or serial polling and 24x7 network monitoring from its Network Operations Center (NOC). The NOC is staffed with trained, SCADA-network experienced operators who ensure the highest possible network availability and provide specific insight for SCADA applications.