Offering connectivity to even the most remote locations on Earth via the global satellite communications network, SkyBitz (News - Alert) has announced the commercial availability of its newest machine-to-machine (M2M) global solutions, the SkyBitz Galaxy series GTP1000 and GTP1100.

Lasting longer to decrease cost of ownership, the SkyBVitz Galaxy series is designed to provide ultimate flexibility in device installation, maintenance, and operation. Small enough to fit into the grooves of containers, it is built tough to withstand harsh environments. The external antenna in the Galaxy GTP1100 allows for flexible and stealth installation. Eliminating any guesswork, the Galaxy GTP1000 introduces instant installation verification via built-in LED lights, the company has stated in a press release.

“We have tested and refined our technology over the past 10 years with some of the most demanding customers. Now we are bringing this expertise globally, enabling connections never before possible, and enabling new industry applications in M2M and other new markets,” said Homaira Akbari, SkyBitz President. “SkyBitz is committed to revolutionizing the way businesses and government entities optimize, manage and protect their assets.”

Even when the assets are unpowered, the new SkyBitz Galaxy series delivers operations managers unparalleled total asset and cargo visibility everywhere in the world. Through reduced capital expenditures, optimized asset utilization, elimination of lost assets, tracking of stolen assets and improved customer service, the Galaxy GTP1000 and GTP1100 imparts a lower total cost of ownership.

Within transportation, oil and gas, chemical, intermodal, government, and other markets that rely on heavy equipment or remote assets, this solution delivers the visibility required to optimize operations.

Recently, SkyBitz announced the availability of its first solution that works everywhere on the planet through the world's furthest reaching communications network, Iridium (News - Alert). SkyBitz and Iridium Communications Inc. jointly developed the SkyBitz GLS9602 modem. It is based on SkyBitz patented Global Locating System (GLS) technology in combination with Iridium's 9602 short burst data (SBD) transceiver. This custom SBD modem is designed for integration into complete wireless solutions, providing the critical data communications necessary for asset tracking in remote locations.