M2M West 2010

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M2M West 2010“Case Studies in M2M”David Wigglesworth, Director Data Services, IridiumOctober 5, 2010

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Iridium Overview

• Satellite voice and data solutions for enterprise & government

• The only provider offering 100% worldwide coverage• #2 industry player by revenue• 66 satellite Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation plus

in-orbit spares for service during transition to Iridium NEXT• ~383,000 billable subscribers at June 30, 2010

• Complements terrestrial communications solutions• Less than 10% of the earth’s surface is served by terrestrial

wireless and wireline

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Iridium is Everywhere

One week plot of SBD Session, Voice Call, & OpenPort Session Origination Points week of

8/8/10-8/14/10(Commercial Traffic Only)

OpenPort SessionM2M (SBD) Data Transmission

Voice Call

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The Iridium Value Proposition

• Global coverage• 66 LEO satellites in polar orbits <500 miles altitude• Full duplex• Robust, reliable network• 7 in-orbit spares to fill any gaps• Cross-linked architecture with multiple

routing options across constellation• Continuous program of infrastructure upgrade

with secure pathway to Iridium NEXT• Low latency, two-way messages anywhere in the world

in under 60 seconds• Cost-effective• Small size devices and antennas• Easy to integrate into third-party packages

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Iridium NEXT

• Comprehensive plan to replenish the Iridium constellation• New 81 satellite constellation with initial launches scheduled Q1 2015• 66 operational satellites to replace current constellation• 6 in-orbit spare satellites, 9 ground spares

• Fully compatible with current constellation to simplify network transition and network continuity

• Ground architecture upgrade plan in progress• Iridium NEXT features:• Doubles current Iridium subscriber capacity for long term growth• Supports higher data speeds – enabling the most competitive price points in the

industry• Capable of supporting future product enhancements – software upgradability• Designed to host secondary payloads – in discussion with numerous potential

candidates• Will maintain Iridium’s unique architecture and its advantages

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Iridium 9602: The Game Changer

• New SBD transceiver for mobile satellite data• Small form factor = size of a matchbook• Modest power consumption• Lower price• Two-way low-latency global data links • Enables next-gen small, inexpensive tracking and

monitoring devices• More than 90 service partners developing solutions

with embedded satellite SBD• First products certified for operation on Iridium network• Over 500 million messages transmitted in 2010• Current average over 2 million messages transmitted

per day

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Asset Tracking & Monitoring 2-way data, anywhere in the world, in 60 seconds

• 2-way messaging• 2-way emergency communications • Eliminate false alarms• Determine what resources to respond with• Notify sender that help is on the way• Automatic tracking• Over-the-air device configuration

GLOBAL 2-WAY LOW LATENCY REAL-TIME

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CASE STUDIES IN M2M

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GeoPro Messenger

• Situation: Search and rescue organizations lack robust, cost-effective two-way communications and real time visibility of resources during search and rescue events

• Solution: GeoPro Messenger • Iridium-based tracking and messaging solution• Provides remote worker/organization through

device/ web portal• Features emergency panic button, user check in,

two way messaging, tracking, waypoints, exportable data

• Results: Affordable, reliable two-way communications. Enhanced visibility, situational awareness via a robust and critical lifeline

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GeoPro Messenger

• Event: NPS/DHS - New River Gorge, West Virginia SAR Exercise 9/25/10• Heavy canopy• Mountainous terrain• Multiple volunteer search teams

• Requirements:• Search team safety• Two-way communication• Remote connectivity• Real time situational awareness• Swift data integration into mapping and analysis software

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Helicopter Asset Tracking System (HeATS) and Ground Asset Tracking System (GrATS)

• Situation: U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) required improved aircraft and vehicle tracking in mountainous Afghanistan

• Solution: With Iridium and NAL Research, QinetiQ developed and fielded HeATS and GrATS

• Results:• Enhanced situational awareness • Integrated land/air operations• Improved response time to troops in field• Helping save the lives of soldiers

Beacon fitted to antenna mounts

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Track 24 PackMaster Lo-Pro

• Situation: Customer Allen Vanguard provides protection and countermeasures against hazardous threats, including explosive devices

• Required reliable means of locating and communicating with personnel in event of an incident, globally

• Solution: Iridium-based Track 24 PackMaster Lo-Pro personal tracking & messaging• Integrated panic alarm triggers visual and audible alerts• Locates individual on digital map• 2-way text messaging between the device and web platform

• Results:• Visibility of deployed personnel provides vital system for organizational risk

management -- preventing incident from becoming a crisis• Allen Vanguard has seen 35% improved service, in the last 6 months since

using the service

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U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) - Fleet Management Solutions Tracking

• Situation: With the annual fleet fuel and maintenance cost at more than $20 million, DHS needed to improve efficiency

• Solution: FMS GPS tracking equipment • DHS Office of Detention and Removal (DRO) uses FMS to monitor its fleet of

buses, vans and law enforcement sedans• Permits dispatch centers to securely login and monitor vehicles’ location,

movements and status• Asset readiness of specialty law enforcement vehicles

Results: • Compliance with Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR)• Fleet situational awareness for effective and efficient missions• Over 2000 of the 4500+ vehicles tracked in real time• Reduced costs, improved officer safety, enhanced mission execution and

streamlined fleet maintenance

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Iridium-based Telematics Solution Improves JBS Friboi Truck Automation

• Situation: Brazilian animal products company JBS Friboi needed to improve monitoring and tracking of its vehicle fleet

• Solution: Iridium-based VOLKSNET system• Equipped with VOLKSNET tracking device created by Zatix for Volkswagen

trucks• Web portal allows customer detailed view of all driver and truck information

Results: • Improved management decisions, such as those regarding

• Driver performance• Accident prevention measures• Reduced risk of theft and accidents while in transit

• Reduced maintenance and fuel costs• Increase in core business profitability• Improved driver safety, reduced accidents and improved productivity• VOLKSNET meets the tracking and fleet management needs of Transport,

Risk Management, Insurance and Shipping companies

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NRG Telecom and Enalta: Improved BrazilianAgricultural Operations

• Situation: Large sugar cane and grain harvesting operators, mainly in non cellular covered areas, needed to reduce fuel and maintenance costs

• Solution: QUAKE Iridium SBD modem based monitoring system• Sensors monitor machine work events, speed, engine

temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, brakes, radiator & GPS• Complex machine information can be collected, managed and

analyzed quickly • Results: • Up time of machines improved 10% and fuel efficiency 5%• NRG TELECOM helped Enalta Inovações to achieve it’s ROI

goals

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Spidertracks Provides International Association of Missionary Aviation (IAMA) with Pilot Safety

• Situation: The largest privately owned fixed-wing fleet in the world needed tracking system to watch over its pilots operating in dangerous and remote regions

• Solution: Spidertracks aircraft location system• IAMA represents more than 70 missionary aviation organizations

working in over 30 countries and hundreds of aircraft• Simple to operate, Iridium-based solution, allows pilot safety

wherever they are in the world • Results:• Peace of mind by showing the location all aircraft• Enables rapid reaction and response in event of emergency• Reliable, global real time coverage with the Iridium network