Iridium Handheld Services

Vizada Expands Satcom Portfolio to include new Iridium Extreme and Iridium AxcessPoint

8 September 2011 - Vizada announced today that it is supporting the launch of the new Iridium Extreme™ rugged handheld with location-based services. As an official Iridium Extreme Launch Partner, Vizada is working closely with Iridium to equip Vizada Partners with everything they need to get this product in the hands of users quickly and easily.

Iridium Extreme has fully integrated GPS to allow for location-based services such as online tracking and emergency SOS notification ensuring the safety of personnel deployed remotely. Vizada’s secure web portal enables administrators to view and monitor Iridium Extreme users in the field through the available tracking and mapping services.

"Vizada’s approach to the market is to offer the widest, most complete selection of mobile and fixed satellite solutions for air, sea and land," said Bob Baker, CEO of Vizada Americas. "Iridium handhelds have long been an important part of that strategy and these new devices offer advancements in both durability and accessibility that customers worldwide are seeking."

The Iridium Extreme handset complements Vizada’s full line of satellite handheld services. Vizada will also make available for purchase the Iridium AxcessPoint accessory that connects Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, via Iridium’s global network.

To further support end customers and optimize opportunities for service providers, Vizada has made its SkyFile Mail and SkyFile® Mail via Iridium RUDICS available for the Iridium Extreme. The company also provides Fixed2 Mobile Calling with Iridium +1 Access. All service providers can manage services through Vizada’s online account management tool, The Source^®.

Vizada will make terminals available to its service provider partners through its Logistics Centers in Rockville, MD USA and The Hague, Netherlands. This distribution model provides fast turnaround on both emergency and standard orders. Vizada also provides 24x7 customer care for all products and services it offers.

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