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The next phase of ORBCOMM and Inmarsat’s satellite IoT partnership extends their agreement to provide L-band satellite service through 2035 at a minimum. ORBCOMM and Inmarsat will also collaborate on a next-generation, global IoT service called OGx to offer the best-in-class combination of high bandwidth data packets with low-cost terminals, which is expected to hit…

We are proud to be a part of the recently announced partnership with AAC Clyde Space AB and SAAB AB that is ushering in a new era in maritime communications through the development of the next generation of a space-based very high frequency (VHF) Data Exchange System (VDES). As the maritime industry embraces digitalization, we…

Every transportation business in the US and Canada has faced its challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. As fleets attempted to maintain a revenue stream, they were forced to amend employment procedures to combat virus transmission, change lane and trip policies and adjust to lower load availability and falling market rates. Yet throughout, transportation organizations and…

ORBCOMM ELD devices have been independently tested and validated by FPInnovations, also known as the PIT Group, to confirm that it fully adheres to ELD device guidelines as set out by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The PIT Group, one of the leading objective providers of testing and process certification has been working…

The odds are if you have been in the oil & gas industry for any length of time, you have had some type of involvement with Journey Management. The real question is if you had to take a competency test on it, how well do you think you would fare? The truth is, most of us…

A Deep Dive Into Sea Traffic Management One of the largest challenges in the maritime industry is that there is no coordinated system that allows the monitoring and control of vessel passage around the world. Compare this to the airline industry which has extremely accurate and up-to-date information. Airline routing and control is very specific…

Anyone who spends time in the oilfield will see that with the upswing in business comes an increase in fatalities. It looks like this year is on track to set new records in oilfield driving fatalities. Unfortunately, the statistics don’t lie.   Over the past year, oil and gas fleets have seen a dramatic increase in oilfield fatalities. If we focus on…

Tracking and monitoring technology is hardly a novel idea when thinking of the future of containers, but recent trends and technical advancements have accelerated an industry shift towards the increasing use of sensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) telematics devices and applications in the supply chain. Over the next several years, we can expect to see…

As we pack our bags and get ready for INTERMAT 2018 in Paris, it’s a good time to take a step back and think about heavy equipment telematics and the current industry. At first glance, the industry trends look healthy. Average annual growth in the global construction market is set to reach an estimated US$17.5…