GlobalTrack software enabled with SkyWave D+ network and terminals provide participants with reliable communications amid the high-profile ocean voyage’s challenging environmental extremes

 


Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Ottawa, Canada – January 18, 2008 – GlobalTrack Middle East and their distributor, Xtra-link, proudly announce that their satellite solution has once again been selected to track boater’s positions in the upcoming Dubai-Muscat Offshore Sailing Race, scheduled to commence today.

 As a leading provider of turnkey solutions and customized software to enable organizations to optimize their operational management and gain control of their remote assets, GlobalTrack’s solution will help ensure boater safety, while providing sports enthusiasts across the globe with access to race information in near real-time via SkyWave D+ terminals.

 Participants’ boats have been outfitted with SkyWave satellite terminals, to enable accurate tracking of location and race performance. Terminals are configured to provide boater’s exact position throughout the race, reporting via SkyWave’s dependable D+ communications network.

 “SkyWave’s ruggedized terminals and reliable network have proven reliable for this type of challenging application,” says Pieter Smits, CEO for GlobalTrack. “The terminals integrate easily with our software solution, standing up well to the harsh ocean-going conditions of this intensive sport. We are pleased to once again have the opportunity to provide a robust solution that has become an important element in the success of the race and the safety of its participants.”

 Originating 15 years ago by a group of boat owners from the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) and the Royal Navy of Oman, this prestigious annual race starts in Dubai and crosses challenging waters through the Straits of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean, crossing 360-miles to the finish line in Muscat.

“SkyWave’s terminals have been tested to be operational under extreme environmental conditions,” says Dan Poirier, VP Sales for SkyWave. “Their ease of installation and low power consumption coupled with our network’s seamless global coverage and GlobalTrack’s world-class software solution make asset tracking technology no longer a ‘nice to have’, but a necessity for any type of extreme technical ocean sporting event.”

 For more information on this year’s Dubai-Muscat Offshore Sailing Race, visit www.dubaimuscat.org.ae.

 About GlobalTrack

Established in 2000, GlobalTrack is recognized as an international leader in providing worldwide tracking & fleet management solutions. Focusing on both marine as automotive solutions GlobalTrack services a wide span of clientele, ranging from medium sized companies to large S&P500 companies. GlobalTrack truly spans the globe, guaranteeing our clients professional and expert support service at all times through both our development and customer service teams situated in each of our office branches: Dubai, Johannesburg and our head office in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.globaltrack.com.

 About SkyWave Mobile Communications

 SkyWave Mobile Communications (www.SkyWave.com) is the global leader for two-way satellite telematics products and services. SkyWave designs and manufactures integrated satellite terminals, satellite/GPRS wireless controllers and provides network services to enable dependable, low-cost, remote management, security and logistics solutions for fixed and mobile assets. SkyWave sells through a global network of over 170 Solution Provider partners who provide industry-specific expertise in more than 40 countries. With over 110,000 terminal units shipped, Solution Providers trust SkyWave to deliver dependable global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable services for their end-user applications. SkyWave’s products are field-tested and proven reliable for a broad range of industry applications including land mobile, marine, oil & gas, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defence. Established in 1997, SkyWave is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

 SkyWave’s field-proven products and services include the flagship DMR-200 series of D+ terminals, which set the industry standard for reliable, burst-messaging communications; the DMR-800D terminal, the latest evolution of the DMR-series terminals combining enhanced features for extended application capability; and the SureLinx 8000 series satellite/GPRS integrated wireless controller for use with dual-mode applications. All products are designed for use with the trusted SkyWave D+ or SkyWave IsatM2M network services and are backed by SkyWave’s industry-leading customer support.