ORBCOMM INC.


Associated tags: Natural Resources, Government, Transport, Internet of things, ORBCOMM, IOT, Safety, Internet, Original equipment manufacturer

Locations: EUROPE, GE, BOCA RATON, FL, US

ORBCOMM Announces Christian Mezger as New Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc., a leading global provider of supply chain IoT technology, announced today that Christian Mezger has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc., a leading global provider of supply chain IoT technology, announced today that Christian Mezger has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • With his extensive experience as a global technology executive, Mezger is enthusiastic about the opportunity to help drive team excellence.
  • Mezger previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Anuvu since 2019, where he was responsible for finance, people services, legal, supply chain and information technology.
  • Before that, he held several other leadership roles, including President and Chief Executive Officer at CMTSU Liquidation (formerly known as Ciber), Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ciber and Vice President of Technology Services at Hewlett Packard Company.

Sameer Agrawal Named Chief Executive Officer of ORBCOMM

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Monday, January 8, 2024

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc. (“ORBCOMM” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of supply chain IoT technology, today announced that Sameer Agrawal has joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Agrawal will succeed Marc Eisenberg, who will take on a new role as Executive Chairman of ORBCOMM’s Board of Directors. GI Partners, a leading investor in data infrastructure businesses, acquired ORBCOMM in September 2021 in a take-private transaction.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc. (“ORBCOMM” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of supply chain IoT technology, today announced that Sameer Agrawal has joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Agrawal will succeed Marc Eisenberg, who will take on a new role as Executive Chairman of ORBCOMM’s Board of Directors.
  • GI Partners, a leading investor in data infrastructure businesses, acquired ORBCOMM in September 2021 in a take-private transaction.
  • “As CEO, I look forward to building upon the outstanding foundation Marc and his team have established at ORBCOMM,” said Mr. Agrawal.

ORBCOMM's New Smart Dashcam Helps Service Fleets Improve Safety, Visibility and Efficiency

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc., a leading global provider of supply chain IoT technology, today announced that it has launched a new smart dashcam for service fleets to improve their safety, visibility and efficiency with a road and driver-facing camera that captures high-definition video with night vision.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc., a leading global provider of supply chain IoT technology, today announced that it has launched a new smart dashcam for service fleets to improve their safety, visibility and efficiency with a road and driver-facing camera that captures high-definition video with night vision.
  • The solution’s voice coaching allows fleets to quickly react to unsafe driving behavior, promoting proactive driver education, enhancing fleet safety and preventing rising insurance and liability costs.
  • With driver-specific reporting and video examples, fleets can highlight and reward top drivers, boosting driver satisfaction and retention.
  • Fleets can also use location data and geofencing to optimize routing and monitor arrival, departure and dwell times to enhance customer service, improve operations and expose unauthorized usage of service vehicles.

ORBCOMM Drives Innovation With New Solar-Powered Tracking Solution Targeted For Transportation Assets

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ORBCOMM will be showcasing its latest transportation IoT offering at booth 327 during this year’s IANA Intermodal Expo from September 11-13 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA.

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  • ORBCOMM will be showcasing its latest transportation IoT offering at booth 327 during this year’s IANA Intermodal Expo from September 11-13 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA.
  • The solution is designed with a rugged enclosure and is IP67, IP69k and ATEX Zone 2 certified to handle virtually any environment.
  • “ORBCOMM’s latest innovation in IoT technology is targeted for transportation fleets who want a reliable asset tracking solution that balances features, functionality and cost and helps them stay competitive,” said Gregg Plonisch, ORBCOMM’s Senior Vice President of Product Management.
  • For more information and to see a demo of ORBCOMM’s new solar-powered tracking solution, stop by booth 327 at this year’s IANA Intermodal Expo or visit https://www.orbcomm.com/en/solutions/transportation/hardware/ct-1000/ .

ORBCOMM Takes Cold Chain Telematics to the Next Level With Advanced Temperature Monitoring Solution

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

ORBCOMM will be showcasing its cold chain solution portfolio in Hall A3, Stand 205 at Transport Logistic from May 9-12, 2023.

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  • ORBCOMM will be showcasing its cold chain solution portfolio in Hall A3, Stand 205 at Transport Logistic from May 9-12, 2023.
  • ORBCOMM’s next-generation RT 8000 will significantly improve how European cold chain operators in the food distribution, retail logistics and pharmaceutical industries track and monitor their temperature-controlled cargo.
  • As part of a comprehensive cold chain telematics solution that includes sensors, connectivity and the state-of-the-art ORBCOMM platform , the RT 8000 will enable comprehensive temperature monitoring, fuel management, preventative maintenance, remote control and more.
  • For more information on ORBCOMM’s cold chain solutions, please visit https://www.orbcomm.com/en/solutions/transportation/reefer-monitoring .

Quectel Announces CC200A-LB Satellite Module for IoT Industries

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the CC200A-LB satellite module for IoT industries, which utilizes satellite IoT connectivity provided by ORBCOMM, a leading global provider of IoT communications and solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the CC200A-LB satellite module for IoT industries, which utilizes satellite IoT connectivity provided by ORBCOMM, a leading global provider of IoT communications and solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230315005151/en/
    Quectel announces CC200A-LB Satellite Module for IoT Industries (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The CC200A-LB module is designed to enable communications in remote areas without cellular network coverage.
  • ORBCOMM’s satellite IoT connectivity can be blended with cellular bandwidth to create unique, dual-mode IoT applications with maximum reliability, redundancy and ubiquitous coverage.
  • "We are thrilled to work with ORBCOMM and introduce the CC200A-LB satellite module to the market," said Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.

J&R Schugel Gains Visibility of Cold Chain Operations With ORBCOMM’s Leading IoT Technology

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

J&R Schugel is using ORBCOMM’s cold chain solution for two-way monitoring of temperature control and location of their refrigerated shipments, ensuring visibility, security and integrity of their freight from origin to destination.

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  • J&R Schugel is using ORBCOMM’s cold chain solution for two-way monitoring of temperature control and location of their refrigerated shipments, ensuring visibility, security and integrity of their freight from origin to destination.
  • J&R Schugel can remotely initiate trailer pre-cooling, change the reefer state and adjust the temperature of reefers on the road for added convenience and control of their operations.
  • The enhanced visibility into their operations helps J&R Schugel increase profitability by optimizing asset utilization, turn times and tractor-to-trailer ratios.
  • For more information about ORBCOMM’s cold chain solutions, visit https://www.orbcomm.com/en/solutions/transportation/reefer-monitoring

ORBCOMM Awarded Argentine Navy Competitive Contract for AIS Services

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a competitive, multi-year contract by the Argentine Navy for a regional Automatic Identification System (AIS) data subscription used for ship tracking and other maritime navigational and safety efforts.

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  • ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a competitive, multi-year contract by the Argentine Navy for a regional Automatic Identification System (AIS) data subscription used for ship tracking and other maritime navigational and safety efforts.
  • ORBCOMM’s AIS data will be used to monitor vessel activity and identify vessels of interest in navigation and ports within the Argentine Navy’s domain.
  • “ORBCOMM has supported various naval and maritime authorities worldwide with its pioneering satellite AIS service since 2008, and this significant contract award once again demonstrates that ORBCOMM provides critical AIS data to its customers at the best value,” said Greg Flessate, Senior Vice President of Government and AIS Services.
  • ORBCOMM continues to enhance its global AIS data services with the successful launch of a Kelpie AIS satellite built with AAC Clyde Space on the SpaceX Transporter-6 mission on January 3, 2023.

Zim Selects ORBCOMM’s Industry-Leading Platform to Manage Their Fleet of Refrigerated Containers

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

ORBCOMM will be showcasing its comprehensive ReeferConnect platform supporting all marine assets from refrigerated and dry containers to chassis to vessels in Booth D32 at Intermodal Europe in Amsterdam from November 8-10, 2022.

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  • ORBCOMM will be showcasing its comprehensive ReeferConnect platform supporting all marine assets from refrigerated and dry containers to chassis to vessels in Booth D32 at Intermodal Europe in Amsterdam from November 8-10, 2022.
  • Through ORBCOMMs software service agreement, ZIM can leverage the unique interoperability of ReeferConnect to access data from multiple types of OEM and third-party telematics devices through a comprehensive, integrated platform.
  • ReeferConnect seamlessly integrates with ZIMs backend system, ZIMonitor, enabling deeper data insights and maximum visibility to their refrigerated containers and temperature-sensitive cargo.
  • Our interoperable ReeferConnect platform provides ZIM with two-way command and control over their multi-asset fleet, enabling full visibility and traceability at every point in their global supply chain.

ORBCOMM’s Groundbreaking Dry Container Solution Makes Supply Chains More Transparent and Efficient

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Monday, November 7, 2022

ORBCOMM will be showcasing its latest container telematics solutions in Booth D32 at Intermodal Europe in Amsterdam from November 8-10, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • ORBCOMM will be showcasing its latest container telematics solutions in Booth D32 at Intermodal Europe in Amsterdam from November 8-10, 2022.
  • Customers can estimate arrival times, identify issues and quickly deploy corrective measures to mitigate delays in the supply chain.
  • The increase in real-time data enables customers to optimize their business, reduce operating costs and create more sustainable supply chains by filling critical information gaps.
  • ORBCOMMs solution utilizes future-proofing technology that is designed for reporting longevity, update flexibility and compliance with certified-safe maritime industry standards.