[SatNews] Setting up a new tracking capability in East Africa...

Gilat Satcom has concluded a partnering agreement with Global Tracking of Ethiopia to provide comprehensive fleet management, personal tracking, and related solutions across East Africa. Global Tracking, established in 2000, is the wireless business solution division of Global Investment Technology of Falls Church VA, USA, and maintains operations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company offers real-time terrestrial GPS/GPRS and satellite GPRS tracking systems and focuses on helping companies in the transport sector reduce operational costs and increase efficiency while enhancing customer satisfaction. Participating in the Information Communications Technology Exhibition which recently took place in Addis Ababa, Gilat Satcom saw the huge potential for tracking solutions. Entering into an agreement with a strong player like Global Tracking enables the company to provide world-class, comprehensive solutions to a host of Africa-specific tracking requirements. Global Tracking maintains an around-the-clock operations team in Addis Ababa to provide direct support to customers of the joint venture. Backed by Gilat Satcom’s award-winning Customer Support Center (CSC), customers are assured comprehensive, accessible support for all their needs.