Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd, a satellite communications and emergency notification product company, has a stand – C370 – at IFSEC International 2015, the security show at London ExCeL, from June 16 to 18. Visitors to the Globalstar stand can learn how its suite of communications and tracking products can help guard equipment and cargo, provide security and peace of mind to lone workers, and help users stay in contact with colleagues, family and emergency services even in areas outside of mobile phone coverage.
One of the main highlights will be the new SmartOne C, the satellite industry’s smallest commercial one-way asset manager, according to the Dublin-based company. Launched in May 2015, SmartOne C monitors assets of any kind, whether fixed or mobile, including shipping containers, transport trailers, construction machinery and vehicle fleets.
At the core of the SmartOne C is an accelerometer that alerts owners to any unexpected motion, such as theft attempts. The device can also report asset status and monitor faults. Should the line power be interrupted or fail, the SmartOne C automatically switches to battery back-up to provide uninterrupted transmission.
Globalstar is also showcasing Sat-Fi, a satellite hotspot, that turns smartphones and other Wi-Fi enabled devices into satellite phones. Launched in EMEA in April 2015, Sat-Fi allows up to eight simultaneous users to connect to Globalstar’s satellite network using their own devices. Sat-Fi makes BYOD – bring your own device – a reality, according to the firm, meaning that anyone can have reliable connectivity, enjoying Globalstar’s 9.6kbit/s throughput, no matter where they are.
At IFSEC, Globalstar will also feature its pocket-sized GPS messenger, the SPOT Gen3TM. With this small, rugged device, remote workers can send an SOS with the touch of a button. Emergency services receive GPS location information and help can be dispatched to the person in distress. And with SPOT, colleagues, operation centre managers, or friends and family can track the user’s location 24/7 thanks to an easy-to-use Google Maps interface. SPOT products have been used to initiate over 3,500 rescues around the world. With over 200,000 SPOT units in service, Globalstar is now averaging a rescue a day.
Globalstar’s stand will also feature another communications tool for lone and remote workers, the GSP-1700 satellite phone, available on contract or pay as you go, the phone is for workers in construction, oil and gas, and transport, where employees may be in remote and often hazardous areas, but still need to stay connected with home or HQ.
SPOT Trace is a small device that helps users keep track of their valuable assets via satellite. Whether tracking and safeguarding a fleet of vehicles or high-value cargo containers and packages, with SPOT Trace, the user receives a text or email alert when new movement is detected and is able to track his/her assets via Google Maps.
Mark O’Connell, Director of Sales and Business Operations, said: “All these state of the art low-cost communications devices are enabled thanks to the Globalstar fleet of satellites, the only complete second generation satellite network in orbit,” commented . “With our wide range of highly reliable and capable satellite products, we have more solutions than ever before to meet the security needs for a wide range of users at IFSEC 2015.”
