[SatNews] ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) has now made available a complete end-to-end telematics solution for the heavy equipment industry. Leveraging the strategic acquisition of MobileNet, Inc. as well as long-time partnerships with Quake Global, Inc. (Quake) and Tier One wireless carriers, AT&T, Rogers, T-Mobile, and Vodafone, ORBCOMM is delivering a best-of-breed dual-mode solution. This comprehensive offering combines ORBCOMM’s global satellite and cellular connectivity with a robust web-based analytics platform in a single, low-cost monthly subscription as well as state-of-the-art hardware designed for the rigorous requirements of the heavy equipment market.

Targeted for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), dealers, rental companies and fleet owners, ORBCOMM’s advanced solution delivers timely and reliable asset utilization and operational information. Customers can receive powerful data insights such as engine hours, RPM activity, fuel level, and asset location anywhere in the world. In addition, this solution can read and analyze engine CAN bus data for preventive maintenance and offers geofencing capabilities to send alerts for unauthorized use outside of pre-designated work sites.  This solution’s web portal also integrates seamlessly with OEM and dealer back-office platforms, enabling customers to gain visibility over their fleet, while increasing asset utilization, productivity and customer service.

Powered by ORBCOMM’s global dual-mode communications service, customers can utilize this cost-effective solution to connect to assets even in the most remote locations. By blending ORBCOMM’s satellite and cellular services in a single price, customers can maximize coverage and flexibility while taking advantage of least cost routing. To ensure extended service in the field for long-life assets, this solution works with ORBCOMM’s current OG1 and next generation OG2 satellites and 3G cellular, which together provide complete global coverage and reliable connectivity. A key portion of the hardware will be Quake’s Q4000 and QPRO dual-mode asset tracking and monitoring devices, which are tailored for ORBCOMM’s heavy equipment solution. These ruggedized, environmentally sealed devices offer a universal protocol that enables M2M communications across ORBCOMM’s current OG1 and next generation OG2 satellite constellation and cellular networks.