- Enhanced Product Portfolio Strengthens CalAmp Market Position -
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2009--
CalAmp
Corp. (NASDAQ:CAMP), a leading provider of wireless communication
solutions, along with Cinterion
Wireless Modules and u-blox,
today announced the addition of four new location messaging units (LMU)
and one new mobile tracking unit (MTU) for mobile resource management
(MRM) solutions. The companies unveiled the LMU900, LMU1100, LMU1200,
LMU2500 and MTU100 while at CTIA Wireless. Available immediately, the
new products integrate the TC65 and MC55i
Cinterion Wireless Modules for anytime, anywhere wireless communications
abilities and u-blox
5 for GPS capabilities. The products are designed to support CalAmp
customers with solutions for vehicle finance, stolen vehicle recovery,
local fleet management, cargo tracking and personal security.
“The launch of the new LMU and MTU series is a significant step in
expanding CalAmp’s MRM product portfolio,” said Greg Gower, vice
president and general manager of CalAmp’s MRM business. “We selected
leading technology partners with complementary strengths to quickly
bring these new products to market. We now offer better choices for our
customers to address their specific tracking needs with the right
feature set at attractive price points. In addition, the launch of our
first battery operated mobile tracking unit now allows CalAmp to address
cargo tracking and personal security applications.”
“Cinterion’s Quad-Band GSM TCP/IP functionality enables seamless
communications across different carrier networks as well as state and
country borders, which is crucial for high performance mobile
applications. In addition, the ultra compact size allows for very
discreet, easy to integrate products for CalAmp customers,” said Peter
Fowler, regional president, Cinterion Wireless Modules, Americas.
“Together, we offer intelligent M2M solutions during these challenging
economic times that can help customers improve productivity and
efficiency while reducing costs.”
"CalAmp's decision to use u-blox 5 GPS receivers in their new,
innovative products is another proof of the superior performance of our
SuperSense technology," says Nikolaos Papadopoulos, President of u-blox
America. "It makes us very proud that CalAmp engineers appreciate the
same product values as u-blox engineers: compact size, reliability, and
unsurpassed accuracy of location information."
Expanding the LMU Series
CalAmp’s four new LMU products provide global positioning satellite
(GPS) and cellular-based wireless asset tracking capabilities for
12-volt and 24-volt vehicles. Each LMU integrates Cinterion’s TC65
module and employs CalAmp’s industry leading on-board alert engine, PEG™
(Programmable Event Generator), over-the-air device management and
maintenance software, PULS™ (Programming, Update and Logistics System),
and a wireless antenna designed to deliver unrivaled performance and
anywhere installation. CalAmp’s new LMUs include:
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LMU900 - an economical asset tracking product utilizing
Cinterion enabled GSM/GPRS cellular technology, 5 inputs/output
signals and an internal antenna configuration. It is ideally suited
for collateralized vehicle recovery applications.
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LMU1100 - a fully sealed asset tracking product utilizing
Cinterion enabled GSM/GPRS cellular technology, 2 inputs signals,
700mAh internal backup battery and an internal antenna configuration.
It is designed to meet the needs of the stolen vehicle recovery
market, including motorcycles or outdoor recreational vehicles such as
snowmobiles, boats, or four wheelers.
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The LMU1200 - an asset tracking product utilizing Cinterion
enabled GSM/GPRS cellular technology, 8 inputs/output signals and
700mAh internal backup battery that can be purchased with either
internal or external antenna configurations. It is ideally suited to
meet the needs of e911
or stolen vehicle solutions.
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LMU2500 – a high performing asset tracking product that can be
equipped with Cinterion enabled GSM/GPRS or CDMA cellular technology.
It has up to 5 input/output signals, a driver ID port, a serial port,
and can be purchased with either internal or external premium antenna
configurations. It was designed as an economical solution for the
demanding local fleet management markets.
Introducing MTU100
The first in CalAmp’s new MTU product series, the battery operated
MTU100 is discreet, reliable and easy to use, making it the ideal asset
monitoring product for end users in the cargo tracking and personal
security markets. CalAmp’s MTU100 integrates Cinterion’s MC55i module
for unrivaled wireless performance and features all the industry leading
capabilities of CalAmp’s award-winning LMUs including: GPS capabilities,
wireless asset tracking, the PEG™ alert engine, the PULS™ over-the-air
device management and maintenance software. The distinctive feature of
CalAmp’s new MTU family of products is the use of rechargeable internal
batteries for power that enables maximum mobility. The MTU100 features
an 1100mAh internal battery, compact size and a simple single button for
mode selection.
For more information about CalAmp products and services, please visit
booth #824 at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CTIA, April 1 to 3
or visit: www.calamp.com.
For more information about Cinterion Wireless Module, visit booth #1104
at the CTIA Wireless 2009 or visit: www.Cinterion.com.
For more information about u-blox, please visit: www.u-blox.com.
About CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp provides wireless communications solutions that enable
anytime/anywhere access to critical data and content. The Company serves
customers in the public safety, industrial monitoring and controls,
mobile resource management, public utilities and direct broadcast
satellite markets. The Company’s products are marketed under the CalAmp,
Dataradio, SmartLink, Aercept, LandCell and Omega trade names. For
additional information, please visit www.calamp.com.
About Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules, formerly Siemens Wireless Modules, is the
leading supplier of cellular machine-to-machine communication devices
and solutions for customers worldwide. Cinterion Wireless Modules offers
a broad portfolio of innovative modules designed for a wide range of
applications, including remote maintenance, e-toll systems, metering,
automotive, POS systems, teleservices, industrial PDAs, routers and
gateways, security systems, as well as tracking and tracing. The global
enterprise is headquartered in Munich, Germany and has approximately 450
employees worldwide. For more information, please visit www.cinterion.com.
About u-blox
u-blox is an international company headquartered in Switzerland. u-blox
has subsidiaries in the USA, Singapore and Hong Kong and additional
representative offices in China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Founded in
1997, u-blox develops leading positioning technology, products and
services based on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including
GPS and Galileo, for the automotive and mobile communications markets.
For more information, please visit www.u-blox.com.
Source: Cinterion Wireless Modules and CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp
Garo Sarkissian, 805-987-9000
or
Financial
Relations Board for CalAmp
Lasse Glassen, 213-486-6546
lglassen@mww.com
or
Cinterion
Wireless Modules
Angela Rennert, 425-214-4244
angela.rennert@cinterion.com
or
LPI
Communications for Cinterion
Ellen Lynch, 415-225-2240
Ellen@lpicommunications.com