Arcom, Inc. and Wavecom, Inc. (Paris:AVM) (NASDAQ:WVCM)
(ISIN:FR0000073066) today announced the selection of the Wavecom GR64
Wireless CPU(R) as the wireless technology for the Arcom ZyWAN asset
tracking system. This robust, rugged tracking device offers
comprehensive mobile asset tracking functionality, including
automotive vehicle location and mobile computing using global cellular
connectivity.
With its GPS adapter, the ZyWAN provides a sophisticated tracking
program to report tracking device location, speed and heading at
regular intervals. It even collects data when out of network range.
The ZyWAN operates on a fully-configurable embedded Linux(R) router
enabling a variety of network and security services. ZyWAN's
technology provides real-time access to any Ethernet, 802.11 or serial
device for both mobile and fixed-data applications. Settings can be
changed and managed quickly and easily with the ZyWAN GUI, a simple
tool that allows the user to make changes locally or over the air. One
major fruit producer is already using the ZyWAN to trace products from
the farm to the supermarket, monitoring everything from location to
temperature and humidity.
"We have had a long and beneficial relationship with the team at
Wavecom," said Arlen Nipper, President of Arcom. "The GR64 is at the
heart of the ZyWAN unit, enabling us to offer industry-leading asset
tracking and management functionality."
"Arcom applies leading-edge technology to the specialty
asset-tracking market," said Anders Franzen, Chief Operating Officer
and President of Wavecom, Inc. "We're proud to be a part of this
application which represents an innovative use of wireless technology
for asset tracking."
To see the Arcom ZyWAN tracking device which integrates the
Wavecom GR64, visit Wavecom at CTIA, March 27-29 in the M2M Zone,
booth 935.
About Arcom
Founded in Cambridge, UK in 1982, Arcom has grown to become one of
the leading suppliers of standard, modified and custom solutions for
embedded communication and control technology.
Arcom has always been focused on creating totally reliable
electronic systems for data processing, communications and control in
industrial and commercial applications. Today, the technologies may
have changed, but the core values and expertise of the business remain
as they always were - cost-effective and innovative solutions with
fully supported design and manufacturing capabilities.
Arcom works closely with its customers to engineer a total
solution from initial concept, through complete electronic, mechanical
and software design, to extended lifetime support. Arcom's engineering
and support teams in Kansas City (US) and Cambridge (UK) offer an
enormous depth of experience in the field of hardware design, embedded
operating systems, communications protocols and system design. Arcom
takes pride in being able to provide the most comprehensive
ready-to-run development tools in the industry - ensuring that OEM
customers can bring their products to market as fast as possible.
www.arcom.com
About Wavecom
Wavecom is a worldwide leader in embedded industrial wireless
communication solutions for automotive, machine-to-machine and mobile
professional applications. Wavecom's solutions include the Open AT(R)
software platform encompassing the Wavecom Open AT(R) Operating
System, a wide range of Plug-Ins, the Open AT(R) Integrated
Development Environment (IDE) along with a market-leading range of
Wireless CPU(R)s (Central Processing Units), and an expanding
portfolio of services. These complete embedded solutions enable makers
of all types of machines to develop a new breed of intelligent
wireless applications, without the need of external processors and
other ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and components.
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, Wavecom has
subsidiaries in Hong Kong (PRC), Research Triangle Park, NC (USA), San
Diego, CA (USA), Camberley (UK). Wavecom is publicly traded on
Euronext Paris (Eurolist) in France and on the NASDAQ (WVCM) exchange
in the U.S.
www.wavecom.com
