To cater the security concerns posed by radio frequency identification technology for retailers, organization and professional, Numerex (News - Alert) Corp., a single source provider of secure machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services, announced the launch of its new satellite solution using a lightweight yet rugged global tracking tag (News - Alert). Numerex offers Numerex DNA that includes hardware and smart Devices, cellular and satellite Network services, and software Applications that are delivered through Numerex FAST (News - Alert) (Foundation Application Software Technology). Customers typically subscribe to device management, network, and application services through hosted platforms.

According to a press release, the company has developed multi-year battery powered device with highly-reliable worldwide coverage can also be used as a wireless sensor hub to provide additional systems monitoring. It is capable of delivering years of uninterrupted service on a single and easily field-replaceable battery. This new global tracking tag can be installed, activated and operational in less than one minute. It is the device of choice for implementations requiring low maintenance, long-life solutions. It work as a wireless hub to enable monitoring and alerting of sensors ranging from simple door open/close or air temperature, to more complex like flow rate and tank level.

“Numerex is dedicated to offering cost-effective and easy-to-use asset visibility solutions to a broad range of industries such as fleet management, transportation, energy, government and emergency services. The device supporting our new satellite solution, which weighs only 14 ounces, provides reliable asset tracking and remote condition monitoring, and is easy to install,” said Rick Burtner, senior vice president and general manager of the Location-Based Services Group at Numerex. “Our customers now have an additional versatile global tracking solution with the ability to generate greater operational efficiencies throughout the entire supply chain.”

Expanding the Numerex satellite family of products includes the HERO certified, long-trusted SX1 satellite tracker used by government officials, military units and emergency management. The new unit include near Global Visibility coverage, Movement tracking, Rapid deployment, Wireless Programming & Sensor Hub Motion Detection M and Configurable Reporting Parameters.

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