Orbcomm GT 1100
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[Via Satellite 10-24-13] Orbcomm launched its GT 1100 trailer tracking solution to the transportation and distribution industry at the American Trucking Association (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition from Oct. 19-22 in Orlando, Fla. Recognized as the winner of CTIA’s 2013 E-Tech Award for Innovation in M2M, the GT 1100 is Orbcomm’s first self-powered M2M asset tracking and monitoring solution.

The GT 1100 is a ruggedized, compact, one-inch high solution that can be installed on trailer rooftops, in between the corrugations of intermodal containers and on virtually any type of unpowered asset. It uses solar recharging technology for low power consumption, efficient messaging and long service life in the field. The GT 1100’s communications platform allows customers to build their messaging schedules around their business requirements without any message restrictions or extra costs.

The GT 1100 also includes CargoWatch, a robust Web application for comprehensive device management, providing complete visibility for fleet and operations managers. This application delivers near-real-time alerts on trailer status, location, history, as well as arrival and departure events, significantly improving operational efficiency, decreasing fuel and maintenance costs and reducing theft.

“ORBCOMM’s GT 1100 solution is designed to make trailer tracking hassle-free, eliminating frustrating battery changes, reducing maintenance and providing customers with a reliable solution that costs much less over time,” said Marc Eisenberg, Orbcomm’s CEO.