Tuesday, March 26, 2013

ORBCOMM, KCM team up to provide global telematics solution

M2M communications and solutions provider ORBCOMM Inc. has collaborated with Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., to deliver global telematics application.

Kobelco will use the global satellite communications network of ORBCOMM to keep track and monitor the location, status and performance of equipment they use for construction. The powerful on-board system of the KCM will allow their customers to gain essential operating advantages and cost savings through improved visibility and better asset management of their machinery.

In a company statement, ORBCOMM CEO Marc Eisenberg said: “KCM’s agreement with ORBCOMM further demonstrates our market leadership as the top choice for wireless M2M network service among the largest global manufacturers in the heavy equipment industry. With the growing importance of cost-effective, reliable connectivity in powering M2M applications, ORBCOMM will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of KCM’s high-performance asset monitoring solution in key international markets.”

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