MILPITAS, Calif., July 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments, and individuals, announced today that simplex data integrator Guardian Mobility Corporation has launched a new group of satellite data modems known as the Tracer 3 Product Family. The new satellite data modems are designed to communicate via the Globalstar satellite simplex data network, and are capable of providing data monitoring and GPS-based asset tracking information to customers from remote regions. The wireless devices integrate a number of innovations including new firmware with features and sensor inputs, which makes the product family uniquely adaptable for a number of ground-based vertical markets.
The Tracer 3 Product Family joins Guardian Mobility's suite of simplex data products which includes the company's Skytrax Family of general aviation Automated Flight-following solutions. Guardian Mobility's Skytrax 3 aviation product provides customers with an affordably priced and reliable flight-following or tracking capability using the Globalstar Simplex data network. The Tracer 3 modems do the same for ground-based asset applications.
The modem can be housed in a weatherproof NEMA 4X rated enclosure and be line powered with external input voltages ranging from 9 to 28V DC. A battery backup option is available enabling more than 2 years of operation while disconnected from external power. Other features include an integrated high capacity data logger, integrated counters, store and forward capability, a choice of enclosures plus the ability to transmit speed and heading information as well as location coordinates.
"As we indicated earlier this year Globalstar is committed to working with integrators, such as Guardian Mobility, to design, manufacture and launch innovative and affordable Globalstar simplex data solutions such as the Tracer 3," said Jay Monroe, Chairman and CEO of Globalstar, Inc. Mr. Monroe added, "Guardian has successfully launched affordable and high quality aviation flight-following products, among others, which utilize the Globalstar Simplex data network and we certainly anticipate seeing similar type success with this new ground-based product."
Both the Tracer 3 and Tracer 3IO models provide features for a variety of emergency asset, fleet tracking and data monitoring applications. The modem can also be used for a number of remote monitoring and alarm applications, both within and beyond the reach of traditional wireless and terrestrial infrastructure. Data such as location coordinates, remote status and other sensor information can be directly sent to customers.
Commercial users may utilize the onboard data logger to record information about asset locations in order to accurately analyze behaviors such as travel patterns and speeds. The modem Counters may be used to monitor the condition of equipment in order to efficiently schedule maintenance cycles and the Business Rules Engine feature can be used during critical event periods to increase the frequency of transmissions during a specific time period.
For more information regarding the Tracer 3 or Skytrax 3 products please contact Anu Sood at (613) 225 8885 x 332 or via email at asood@guardianmobility.com at Guardian Mobility or Bob Bennett at (408) 933-4441 or via email at bob.bennett@globalstar.com at Globalstar.
About Globalstar, Inc.
With over 250,000 activated satellite voice and data units, Globalstar offers satellite services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world. The Company's voice and data products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages. Many land based and maritime industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond cellular and landline service. Global customer segments include: oil and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial fishing, utilities, military, transportation, heavy construction, emergency preparedness, and business continuity as well as individual recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various asset tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications.
For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar's web site at www.globalstar.com
About Guardian Mobility Corporation
Guardian Mobility provides a range of specialized asset location products and services that are designed to increase situational awareness, control losses and provide peace of mind by providing innovative and strategic tracking solutions. Guardian services a multinational clientele of governments, corporations, individuals and non-profit organizations. Guardian core business segments are aircraft tracking, people tracking and asset tracking. Guardian Mobility has introduced dependable high performance products including the Guardian Skytrax and Guardian Tracer. Please visit www.guardianmobility.com for more information.
Safe Harbor Language for Globalstar Releases
This press release contains certain statements such as, "Guardian has successfully launched affordable and high quality aviation flight-following products, among others, which utilize the Globalstar Simplex data network and we certainly anticipate seeing similar type success with this new ground based product," that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Globalstar's control, including demand for the Company's products and services; problems relating to the construction, launch or in-orbit performance of its existing and future satellites, problems relating to the ground-based facilities operated by it or by independent gateway operators; its ability to attract sufficient additional funding if needed to meet its future capital requirements; competition and its competitiveness vis-a-vis other providers of satellite and ground-based communications products and services; the pace and effects of industry consolidation; the continued availability of launch insurance on commercially reasonable terms, and the effects of any insurance exclusions; changes in technology; its ability to continue to attract and retain qualified personnel; worldwide economic, geopolitical and business conditions and risks associated with doing business on a global basis; and legal, regulatory, and tax developments, including changes in domestic and international government regulation.
Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak as of the date made and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results or developments may differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any such statements. Additional information on factors that could influence Globalstar's financial results is included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.