WCC Is One of First to Offer Iridium's Short Burst Data Services

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Tempe - Nov 20, 2003
World Communication Center (WCC) announced Wednesday that they are offering Iridium's newest data service, Short Burst Data (SBD). The Iridium Short Burst Data service is designed for applications that send and receive short data messages ranging from one to 1960 bytes in size, ideal for situations such as asset tracking, remote telemetry, or pipeline monitoring.

WCC will focus on approaching markets such as Research, Gas, Rail, Oil, Maritime, Aviation, and Utility industries as well as supporting Government needs.

WCC currently provides short burst data capabilities to OmniMetrix, the leader in wireless monitoring and control systems, with a primary focus on the electric power marketplace.

Through WCC, OmniMetrix added Iridium SBD capabilities to acquire the benefit of Iridium's multiple methods of connectivity, outright global roaming capability and voice option -- all while meeting the needs of their multi-national customers.

"Iridium's new SBD method represents a critical missing piece in the satellite remote monitoring process, allowing bidirectional data transport with reliably fast delivery, world-wide," said Harold Jarrett, President of OmniMetrix LLC. "This new technology enables machine owners anywhere in the world to have affordable, real-time connectivity to their equipment for the first time ever."

As a value-added reseller (VAR), WCC will continue to grow their strong Iridium presence, specifically in data services and SBD. WCC has recently launched other data services such as RUDIC-S (the newest Iridium data transmission solution) and SMS (two-way text messaging).

"As a solutions provider, we are always looking for opportunities to help provide personalized products and services to our customers. Offering companies, like OmniMetrix, with Iridium's latest data services packages gives industries a reliable and cost-effective method of gathering and sending data," said Weldon Knape, CEO of WCC.

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US Defense Department Renews Contract With Iridium

Washington - Jan 13, 2003
The Department of Defense has announced that it has exercised the first of three renewal options thus committing to another year of using Iridium's global communications services. The original $72 million, two year contract was awarded by the Pentagon through The Defense Information Systems Agency in December of 2000 and includes options to extend the deal through 2005.