CalAmp Partners with Cinterion Wireless Modules and u-blox for Five New Mobile Resource Management Products
April 01 2009 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ:CAMP), a leading provider of wireless
communication solutions, along with Cinterion Wireless Modules and
u-blox, today announced the addition of four new location messaging
units (LMU) and one new mobile tracking unit (MTU) for mobile
resource management (MRM) solutions. The companies unveiled the
LMU900, LMU1100, LMU1200, LMU2500 and MTU100 while at CTIA
Wireless. Available immediately, the new products integrate the
TC65 and MC55i Cinterion Wireless Modules for anytime, anywhere
wireless communications abilities and u-blox 5 for GPS
capabilities. The products are designed to support CalAmp customers
with solutions for vehicle finance, stolen vehicle recovery, local
fleet management, cargo tracking and personal security.
�The launch of the new LMU and MTU series is a significant step
in expanding CalAmp�s MRM product portfolio,� said Greg Gower, vice
president and general manager of CalAmp�s MRM business. �We
selected leading technology partners with complementary strengths
to quickly bring these new products to market. We now offer better
choices for our customers to address their specific tracking needs
with the right feature set at attractive price points. In addition,
the launch of our first battery operated mobile tracking unit now
allows CalAmp to address cargo tracking and personal security
applications.�
�Cinterion�s Quad-Band GSM TCP/IP functionality enables seamless
communications across different carrier networks as well as state
and country borders, which is crucial for high performance mobile
applications. In addition, the ultra compact size allows for very
discreet, easy to integrate products for CalAmp customers,� said
Peter Fowler, regional president, Cinterion Wireless Modules,
Americas. �Together, we offer intelligent M2M solutions during
these challenging economic times that can help customers improve
productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.�
"CalAmp's decision to use u-blox 5 GPS receivers in their new,
innovative products is another proof of the superior performance of
our SuperSense technology," says Nikolaos Papadopoulos, President
of u-blox America. "It makes us very proud that CalAmp engineers
appreciate the same product values as u-blox engineers: compact
size, reliability, and unsurpassed accuracy of location
information."
Expanding the LMU
Series
CalAmp�s four new LMU products provide global positioning
satellite (GPS) and cellular-based wireless asset tracking
capabilities for 12-volt and 24-volt vehicles. Each LMU integrates
Cinterion�s TC65 module and employs CalAmp�s industry leading
on-board alert engine, PEG� (Programmable Event Generator),
over-the-air device management and maintenance software, PULS�
(Programming, Update and Logistics System), and a wireless antenna
designed to deliver unrivaled performance and anywhere
installation. CalAmp�s new LMUs include:
- LMU900 - an economical
asset tracking product utilizing Cinterion enabled GSM/GPRS
cellular technology, 5 inputs/output signals and an internal
antenna configuration. It is ideally suited for collateralized
vehicle recovery applications.
- LMU1100 - a fully sealed
asset tracking product utilizing Cinterion enabled GSM/GPRS
cellular technology, 2 inputs signals, 700mAh internal backup
battery and an internal antenna configuration. It is designed to
meet the needs of the stolen vehicle recovery market, including
motorcycles or outdoor recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles,
boats, or four wheelers.
- The LMU1200 - an asset
tracking product utilizing Cinterion enabled GSM/GPRS cellular
technology, 8 inputs/output signals and 700mAh internal backup
battery that can be purchased with either internal or external
antenna configurations. It is ideally suited to meet the needs of
e911 or stolen vehicle solutions.
- LMU2500 � a high
performing asset tracking product that can be equipped with
Cinterion enabled GSM/GPRS or CDMA cellular technology. It has up
to 5 input/output signals, a driver ID port, a serial port, and can
be purchased with either internal or external premium antenna
configurations. It was designed as an economical solution for the
demanding local fleet management markets.
Introducing
MTU100
The first in CalAmp�s new MTU product series, the battery
operated MTU100 is discreet, reliable and easy to use, making it
the ideal asset monitoring product for end users in the cargo
tracking and personal security markets. CalAmp�s MTU100 integrates
Cinterion�s MC55i module for unrivaled wireless performance and
features all the industry leading capabilities of CalAmp�s
award-winning LMUs including: GPS capabilities, wireless asset
tracking, the PEG� alert engine, the PULS� over-the-air device
management and maintenance software. The distinctive feature of
CalAmp�s new MTU family of products is the use of rechargeable
internal batteries for power that enables maximum mobility. The
MTU100 features an 1100mAh internal battery, compact size and a
simple single button for mode selection.
For more information about CalAmp products and services, please
visit booth #824 at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CTIA,
April 1 to 3 or visit: www.calamp.com. For more information about
Cinterion Wireless Module, visit booth #1104 at the CTIA Wireless
2009 or visit: www.Cinterion.com. For more information about
u-blox, please visit: www.u-blox.com.
About CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp provides wireless communications solutions that enable
anytime/anywhere access to critical data and content. The Company
serves customers in the public safety, industrial monitoring and
controls, mobile resource management, public utilities and direct
broadcast satellite markets. The Company�s products are marketed
under the CalAmp, Dataradio, SmartLink, Aercept, LandCell and Omega
trade names. For additional information, please visit
www.calamp.com.
About Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules, formerly Siemens Wireless Modules,
is the leading supplier of cellular machine-to-machine
communication devices and solutions for customers worldwide.
Cinterion Wireless Modules offers a broad portfolio of innovative
modules designed for a wide range of applications, including remote
maintenance, e-toll systems, metering, automotive, POS systems,
teleservices, industrial PDAs, routers and gateways, security
systems, as well as tracking and tracing. The global enterprise is
headquartered in Munich, Germany and has approximately 450
employees worldwide. For more information, please visit
www.cinterion.com.
About u-blox
u-blox is an international company headquartered in Switzerland.
u-blox has subsidiaries in the USA, Singapore and Hong Kong and
additional representative offices in China, Taiwan, Korea and
Japan. Founded in 1997, u-blox develops leading positioning
technology, products and services based on Global Navigation
Satellite Systems (GNSS), including GPS and Galileo, for the
automotive and mobile communications markets. For more information,
please visit www.u-blox.com.
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