Phoenix International introduces Iridium-Based satellite gateway for remote asset tracking and monitoring

Ruggedized Module Enables Reliable, Real-Time Data Links in Harsh Environments Globally

FARGO, N.D. – October 11, 2010 – Phoenix International, a John Deere Company, today introduced a new addition to its product line of advanced integrated telematics solutions with its Satellite Gateway for tracking and monitoring assets anywhere in the world. The new Satellite Gateway incorporates the Iridium-based Quake Global Q9612 short-burst data (SBD) transceiver. The transceiver combines the global coverage of the Iridium satellite network with the low latency of the SBD service.