According to a recent press release, KORE Global Connect (News - Alert), an integrated worldwide M2M network delivering both cellular and satellite services, is now commercially available. The service will be delivered with the support of leading satellite hardware and network services providers: Digi and Iridium (News - Alert).

With the network, application providers can have complete command of their M2M network and the devices that reside on it. Through the PRiSMPro management portal, KORE Global Connect provides a single point of contact for billing, reporting, device management, troubleshooting and support for application providers.

The network is complemented with satellite services from Iridium Communications Inc., enabling truly ubiquitous global coverage, reliable connectivity for critical M2M applications regardless of their physical location.

“We are excited to see KORE adding global satellite services to its portfolio of M2M cellular services and look forward to the efficiencies gained by managing all of our KORE-related services via their business management platform, PRiSMPro,” said Ed Kruft, vice president of sales and marketing for American Innovations, a leading industrial pipeline monitoring and high-value asset tracking company and KORE customer since 2005.

He continued, “KORE's dedication to innovation and commitment to providing 100 percent global coverage, via cellular and now low-latency satellite, demonstrates its commitment to business partners such as American Innovations.”

“The M2M market has seen growing demand for wireless connectivity across the globe, including those remote areas that are not covered by cellular networks but are indeed covered by Iridium,” said Matt Desch (News - Alert), CEO of Iridium, in a statement. “We are excited about this partnership with KORE as it simplifies delivery of connectivity through a reliable, cost-effective application, across multiple geographies, and into new markets.”

“The commitment that KORE has demonstrated to Status Awareness Systems throughout the development stage of our safety system has been fantastic and we are more than confident with their ability to provide 100 percent global coverage,” said Stephen Sims, director of Status Awareness Systems, an innovative provider of motorsport safety applications.

Sims added, “International rally and racing events are not just held in metropolitan areas; often they are run in rugged terrain and regional areas without mobile or radio signals.

Communication transmission failure is just not an option with our product, so with KORE we can work between satellite, radio and mobile communication interactively to improve the safety of drivers all over the world.”

Rahul Arora is a TMCnet contributor. He has worked as an editor and freelance writer for several reputed organizations in India. To read more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.

Edited by Jennifer Russell