Iridium Names New Value-Added Partner Companies For Specialized Applications

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Bethesda MD (SPX) Sep 30, 2005
Iridium Satellite announced Monday the appointment of Tallahassee Technologies as value-added manufacturer, and Global Marine Networks and Global Technology as new value-added developers .

Iridium VAMs provide packaged voice and data solutions for specific vertical markets using Iridium L-band transceivers (LBT) integrated with their own hardware and software. Iridium established its VAD program earlier this year to develop relationships with companies that have a particular technical expertise or capability to develop new products or solutions using the Iridium network.

Tallahassee Technologies (Talla-Tech) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tallahassee Communications Industries (Talla-Com). Both companies are located in Tallahassee, Fla., and are owned by Tadiran Communications. Talla-Tech provides computer and communication systems focused on military and homeland security applications.

Global Marine Networks provides a complete portfolio of wireless communication services for the marine industry, including high-speed e-mail for satellite, cellular and HF/SSB radio systems; fast and reliable weather messages; and nationwide dial-up Internet access.

Global Technology Ltd is a U.K.-based company specializing in satellite e-mail, primarily for the worldwide maritime industry, offering a wide range of e-mail services for ships, including crew e-mail, SMS Manager, weather, news broadcasts and U.S. Coast Guard document transfer.

"Our expanding network of value-added partners is a major reason for Iridium�s dramatic growth during the last three years,� said Greg Ewert, executive vice president of Iridium Satellite.

"These companies bring their extensive technical expertise and market knowledge to help us develop unique service packages tailored for the specific needs of specialized markets.�

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Iridium Signs Value-Added Manufacture Agreement With Quake Global

Bethesda MD (SPX) Aug 30, 2005
Iridium Satellite has signed a value-added manufacturer (VAM) agreement with Quake Global. Quake Global is a supplier of wireless data communication products for asset tracking and monitoring/control in the heavy equipment and transportation industries.

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