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Global Data Introduces Wireless Cellular Remote Access Devices for Industrial and Commercial Markets

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Global Data has announced the introduction of a family of wireless cellular remote access devices that extend the applications of its StarPort and StarSpeed product lines. The new cellular modems, designed for telemetry and remote network management applications, are the result of several months of product development by StarComm Products in conjunction with Conexant Systems, Inc. The devices offer high-speed data connections for applications such as ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) and Security, and feature secure remote communications with password protection, audit trails, and alarm detection.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new wireless cellular remote access devices are designed for telemetry and remote network management applications.
  • The devices are the culmination of several months of product development by StarComm Products and Conexant Systems, Inc.
  • The StarSpeed family offers high-speed data connections for applications such as ITS and Security.
  • The StarPort family of security modems has been designed specifically for markets driven by the need for highly secure remote communications.
  • The cellular StarPort products offer customers a wide range of features, including password protection, audit trails with time stamping, alarm detection, and usage logs.
  • The StarComm modem offers solid 9600bps connections and is compatible with the North American Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS).
  • The company has begun commercial shipments of both the StarPort and StarSpeed cellular modems in the current quarter.
  • The devices are available under the StarComm Products brandname for ITS and Security applications, as well as under private label for the OEM market.

Statistics:

  • 9600bps connections offered by the StarComm modem.
  • 600 mW transceiver used in the StarComm modem.
  • Ubiquitous coverage across the United States, Mexico, and Canada offered by the North American Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS).
  • StarComm Products has begun commercial shipments of the StarPort and StarSpeed cellular modems in the current quarter.

Sources:

  • Global Data (TSE:GI)
  • Conexant Systems, Inc.
  • Canada NewsWire
  • COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)

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