OXNARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2009--CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP), a leading provider of wireless
products, services and solutions, announced today that it has partnered
with Jasper Wireless to expand the service area of its Aercept mobile
asset tracking business across Europe and the Americas. Jasper Wireless
offers the leading service platform for managing connected devices
around the world.
As an integrated provider of asset tracking solutions, CalAmp's Aercept
business combines hardware devices, wireless network access and
web-based software applications to deliver mobile asset tracking
services.
The Jasper Wireless one-stop service offering provides a complete
solution that includes worldwide device connectivity with the Jasper
Global SIM, web-based communications management through the Jasper
Control Center, flexible billing rate plans and an automated
provisioning process that allows devices to be tested for free before
service is automatically activated upon customer use.
"With Jasper's support, this partnership will allow CalAmp to bring the
industry leading value of our Aercept vehicle tracking solutions to
customers in more than two dozen countries across Europe and the
Americas," said Michael Zachan, Vice President and General Manager of
CalAmp's Aercept unit. "With this partnership we can now pursue
strategic international expansion opportunities for our mobile asset
tracking services."
"Effectively managing asset tracking services requires much more than
wireless connectivity," said Cindy Patterson, Executive Vice President,
Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Jasper Wireless. "We provide an
end-to-end service solution that automates operations such as device
provisioning and delivers real-time diagnostics to quickly resolve
connectivity issues from thousands of miles away. The Jasper service is
designed to help CalAmp more easily and cost-effectively grow into new
international markets. We are proud CalAmp chose to partner with us in
providing its state-of-the-art mobile tracking service to protect
valuable assets."
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, and direct broadcast satellite markets. The
Company's products are marketed under the CalAmp, Dataradio, SmartLink,
Aercept, LandCell and Omega trade names. For more information, please
visit www.calamp.com.
About Jasper
Jasper Wireless is a one-stop shop for wireless operators, enterprises,
OEMs, and solution providers who want to capitalize on a world of
connected devices. Jasper Wireless is redefining machine-to-machine
communications by converging the best in wireless technologies and
on-demand Internet applications. The company's unique service model
features the Jasper Global SIM, expert M2M design services, and the
Jasper Control Center for real-time visibility and control to help scale
operations. Founded in 2004, Jasper Wireless is a privately held company
based in Sunnyvale, CA, USA with regional offices in the United Kingdom.
For more information, visit www.jasperwireless.com.
CalAmp Forward-Looking Statement
Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature are
forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and
uncertainties. Words such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "plan",
"believe", "seek", "could", "estimate", "judgment", "targeting",
"should", "anticipate", "goal" and variations of these words and similar
expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with
respect to future events and financial performance and are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially
from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Although CalAmp
believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements
are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its
expectations will be attained. CalAmp undertakes no obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
CONTACT: CalAmp Media Contacts
At the Company:
Garo Sarkissian
VP Corporate Development
805-987-9000
or
At Financial Relations Board:
Lasse Glassen
General Information
213-486-6546
lglassen@frbir.com
or
Jasper Wireless Media Contacts
AxiCom (For Jasper Wireless EMEA)
Paula Muezerie
Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 4050
Email: jasperwirelessuk@axicom.com
Source: CalAmp Corp.