SkyBitz, a major player in remote asset tracking and information management solutions, has entered into a partnership with QinetiQ’s GPS enabled telematics business, a high sensitivity business, which delivers tracking solutions in difficult operational environments.

The two companies are joining forces, to provide a global terrestrial asset tracking solution.

Officials with SkyBitz said that the company is now able to address customer markets and operations both in North America and internationally, such as high-value load transportation, local delivery operations, heavy and construction equipment, as well as goods movement using flatbed and less than truckload (LTL) assets that have a need for a high-data rate solution via a ruggedized device and secure terrestrial network.

“As QinetiQ (News - Alert) has a strong track record in international defense and security markets, we are pleased to be able to leverage the leadership and expertise of its GPS enabled telematics business to ensure our asset tracking solutions meet the stringent security and durability demands of our customers both in North America and worldwide,” said Homaira Akbari, president and CEO, SkyBitz, in a statement.

Akbari said that the SkyBitz Falcon Series GXT1000 offers better security measures for flatbed assets through its ability to be installed virtually anywhere, which allows for a concealed or covert placement.

He said that it also provides real-time visibility for optimal management of assets.

According to company officials, the first offering under the agreement will be the SkyBitz Falcon Series GXT1000, which sets a new standard with its ability to operate in harsh environments that demand a reliable, high performance tracking device with accurate reporting and increased security requirements.

This new terrestrial-based solution will leverage the experience of QinetiQ’s GPS business in developing and delivering services and solutions for surveillance, vehicle and trailer tracking, and the security of goods in transit or portable assets for governments and commercial customers.

Company officials said that the SkyBitz terrestrial solution will operate on a GSM platform, building upon SkyBitz’s existing GSM network relationship with KORE Telematics, a digital wireless services provider specializing in “M2M” communications.

In addition, the SkyBitz Falcon Series GXT1000 terrestrial-based solution complements SkyBitz’s forthcoming two-way global satellite solutions from Iridium Communications Inc., the only provider of truly global mobile satellite services.

“We are particularly pleased to be partnering with SkyBitz as it expands our global offering of telematics products into the United States. SkyBitz has an excellent reputation as well as a premium position in the transportation tracking marketplace”, said Lex Alexander, managing director GPS Enabled Telematics, QinetiQ.