GERMANTOWN, Md. and
LONDON, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes
Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband
satellite solutions and services and Inmarsat, the leading provider
of global mobile satellite communications services, today announced
the first BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) M2M
(machine-to-machine) terminal to receive Hazardous Locations
Accreditation. The Hughes 9502, a global-use terminal designed and
manufactured by Hughes for operation over Inmarsat's BGAN service,
has successfully completed testing by Met Laboratories, Inc.
(MetLabs), an Accredited Laboratory.1
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The Hughes BGAN terminal has been certified for operation in
hazardous locations where explosive gaseous atmospheres may
potentially be present. The certification covers operation in
environments classified as Class 1, Division 2, Groups A-D, and
ATEX Zone 2, Group II, Category 3.
Gerbrand Schalkwijk, Vice President, Enterprise Energy,
Inmarsat, said, "Hughes' latest Class 1, Division 2 BGAN M2M
terminal is an exciting addition to our M2M portfolio and will play
a significant role in supporting global energy customers who
operate SCADA networks in hazardous environments. Inmarsat is the
only mobile satellite communications company to offer such a broad
portfolio of global M2M capabilities and we are well positioned to
support this rapidly expanding market."
In a parallel announcement, Inmarsat partner Zedi Inc., a
leading oil and gas technology and services company in the field of
production operations, confirmed it is placing orders for the newly
accredited Hughes BGAN M2M terminal.
James Freeman, Chief Technology
Officer at Zedi, said, "Zedi utilizes the latest technologies
available to reliably connect our customers' remote sites and
provide industry-leading monitoring solutions. In 2010, we were
excited to announce the world's first large-scale SCADA network
based on Inmarsat BGAN."
"Over the last two years, our team engaged Inmarsat and industry
customers to outline requirements for a new M2M BGAN terminal and
we're pleased to see this terminal available for commercial
delivery to Zedi this quarter. It was important to us that the
terminal be small, easy-to-use, efficient, cost-effective and
certified for use in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations. The
industry collaboration and successful result demonstrates Zedi's
commitment to meet our customers' needs for world-class monitoring
solutions where terrestrial cellular coverage is not an
option."
Graham Avis, Vice President at
Hughes, said, "It is evident that a significant portion of the M2M
market requires terminals that operate in hazardous environments.
We are pleased to announce a Class 1, Division 2-compliant 9502
BGAN M2M terminal variant."
The Hughes 9502 M2M terminal delivers affordable, end-to-end IP
data connectivity for a wide range of industry sectors, such as
environmental monitoring, weather, tsunami warning systems, seismic
data collection, utility smart grid applications, pipeline
monitoring, well site automation, IP-camera surveillance and
satellite back-up for terrestrial fixed or wireless primary site
communications.
Inmarsat's BGAN M2M service is accessible across the globe and
combines performance with low latency assuring real-time visibility
of critical data. It is simple for field teams to set up and
integrate with bespoke applications, and can be maintained without
technical expertise or training. As with all mobile satellite
connectivity delivered through Inmarsat's I4, L-band constellation,
BGAN M2M operates with 99.9 per cent availability.
1 OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL) and Standards Council of Canada Certification Body
About Zedi Inc.
Zedi Inc. (TSX VENTURE: ZED) helps the
world's oil and gas producers be more productive, more profitable,
and more sustainable through technology backed by expert
consultation and services. Our 60 years of continuous operations in
North America and recognition as
one of the industry's best workplaces, sets us apart in the
production operations landscape. With our unique combination of
award-winning automation, data management, and field and
professional services, we offer solutions to our customers'
challenges and help them realize their production potential.
Zedi Inc. operates in 30 countries worldwide. For
additional information about Zedi Inc., please visit
www.zedi.ca.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of
global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979,
Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations,
with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the
air. Inmarsat employs around 1,600 staff in more than 60 locations
around the world, with a presence in the major ports and centres of
commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock
Exchange (LSE: ISAT.L). For more information, please visit
www.inmarsat.com
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About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems,
LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband
for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies,
managed services and solutions for enterprises and governments
globally. HughesNet® is the #1 high-speed satellite
Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every
budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 3.3 million systems
to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent
market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the
TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A and
GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington,
D.C., in Germantown,
Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices
worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation
(NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations
and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes,
please visit www.hughes.com.
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and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems,
LLC. Other trademarks are the property of their respective
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