7th Feb 2007 18:35
Falcom Wireless Communications, the leading provider of wirelessM2M solutions, has selected Telit's (AIM:TCM) GE864 module for its newMambo II tracking and tracing application. The small externaldimensions and high performance of the GE864 together with Telit'sunsurpassed technical support were key criteria in the choice ofmodule for the compact tracking device. £ As both a cell phone and GPS device for professional and privateusers in a handy application that fits in the pocket, the enhancedMambo II tracking solution from Falcom offers it all. The pioneeringconcept combines the standard functions of a cell phone with GPStechnology, thus setting new standards in terms of personal securityand location-based services. Falcom relies on the GE864 module fromTelit for reliable M2M communication. The GE864 is currently theworld's smallest GSM/GPRS quad-band module. £ "With its innovative and high-quality GE864 M2M module, Telitimpressed us in the development of further applications," says RalfLeipoldt, CEO of Falcom. "Our business is built on our ability to meetincreasingly demanding customers. Telit enabled us to meet thischallenge through the quality and reliability of their products. Withits core competences of scalability, easy integration and investmentprotection, Telit also plays a crucial role in its customers'commercial success, driving the development of the M2M industryforward." £ Thanks to its wide scope of potential applications, Mambo II is atrue mobile all-rounder for both commercial and private users. Therobust device, which measures just 97 x 48 x 23 millimeters, can beused as a cell phone with all the standard features - making calls,writing short messages (SMS) all through a simple menu-guidedoperation. Mambo II also supports a series of functions for GPSnavigation and tracking via SMS, CSD and GPRS. The all-rounder's truestrength lies in the multitude of its configuration options: rollingGPS display, geo-fencing capability with alarm, and an ultra-precisemovement detector are just some of the Mambo II's core functions. £ From a purely technical perspective, Telit's GE864 is particularlyideal for cost-sensitive, high-volume applications such as Mambo IIbecause of its small external dimensions and weight, just seven grams.Just like all the other modules in the GE family, it also features theuntil now unique Ball Grid Array (BGA) assembly concept. £ "Falcom can also build on the technical support and our uniqueprotocol stack with GSM/GPRS network protocols," explains Roger Dewey,President and CEO of Telit Americas. "The cooperation agreement isanother important step for Telit in its role as challenger on theglobal M2M market. Thanks to Falcom's broad portfolio of applications,Telit is able to expand its position in the industrial and consumermarkets further." £ As the sole proprietor of its module software, Telit is able towork with its customers to coordinate the modules with therequirements of each individual application or market in the shortestpossible time and is able to respond easily to customization requests.Telit also provides a tremendous advantage gained from the fastermarket launch of their products. £ With its Telit module-based technology and extensive range offunctions, Mambo II is particularly geared towards the needs of thehighly promising market for personal safety and remote monitoring ofcommercial goods. Some example applications include the surveillanceof disabled people and personal protection of VIPs or employees of acompany. Other areas of application include fleet management andpersonal navigation systems. Due to its wealth of configurationoptions, Mambo II is ideal for both professional and private users -either as a digital tachometer for sports enthusiasts or as a'watchful companion' for children. £ Falcom decided on Telit as its technology partner back in July2006. This long-term cooperation agreement means additional synergyfor both companies. Telit gives Falcom access to groundbreaking M2Mmodule technologies while Falcom assures Telit Communications canreach numerous niche markets. £ About FALCOM £ The company, founded in 1990, develops, produces and marketsworldwide both standardized and customized solutions for wirelesscommunications. Core technologies include GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS,Bluetooth and Zigbee/Zigbee Ready. The product portfolio includesvarious modem terminals and complex applications on the M2M market.The company is placing particular emphasis at the present time onsolutions for automatic meter reading (AMR), automatic vehiclelocation (AVL) and personal tracking solutions (PTS). Falcom WirelessCommunications GmbH employs 90 staff at its headquarters in Thuringiain Germany alone. With FAL Malta Ltd., the company has a furtherproduction facility in Malta as well as a further sales office in LosAngeles, USA. £ About Telit Communications £ Telit is a leading global mobile communications technologycompany. Its Wireless Solutions division develops manufactures andmarkets GSM/GPRS/UMTS and CDMA modules for machine-to-machine (m2m)applications which enable machines, devices or vehicles to communicatevia mobile networks. Telit modules are marketed and deployedworldwide. The company is listed on the London Stock ExchangeAlternative Investment Market (AIM) (code: TCM). For more informationabout the company, please visit www.telit.com. Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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