"The introduction of these six new products is a significant step towards commercial service," said Scott L. Webster, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orbcomm. "Getting our satellites in place is only one step in the process of creating a new type of communications service; that process includes developing new tools and cutting-edge software and hardware to bring those satellites to life. The Orbcomm engineers, through hard work and technical expertise, have met that challenge and deserve the credit for this achievement."

The new Orbcomm products include:

• Orbcomm QuickStart Kit(SM) - The QuickStart Kit is an end-to-end product providing immediate Orbcomm capability. QuickStart includes QuickApp(SM), which enables users to receive, unpack, store, access, graphically display and view Orbcomm messages and to remotely configure QuickSensor(SM) to suit specific application needs. QuickStart comes equipped with QuickSensor firmware to interface sensors with the SC and an optional SC and whip antenna. QuickStart also includes a training course with classroom and hands-on sessions, a self-guided on-line training course and a toll-free support service line.
• Orbcomm RoadWarrior(SM) - The RoadWarrior is an integrated communications package featuring the Panasonic KX-G7001 Subscriber Communicator with Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities. It is designed for use in demonstration of the Orbcomm System, applications development and applications testing. RoadWarrior comes complete with the components necessary to start transmission over the Orbcomm System immediately. The RoadWarrior package includes a power supply, antennae, carrying case, cables and connectors.
• Orbcomm QuickSensor(SM) - The QuickSensor manages the interface between sensors and SCs, which reduces the time to develop custom applications. The QuickSensor includes a controller and core module that provides a variety of inputs, outputs and interfaces for initial prototype development of monitoring and tracking applications. QuickSensor can be remotely programmed with over-the-air configuration messages, allowing rapid changes in functionality without remote site visits.
• ORBMail +(SM) - ORBMail + is a wireless personal messaging application that allows Orbcomm SC customers to send and receive real-time e-mail through the Internet using the Orbcomm System. ORBMail + is an application for Windows 95, and allows users to maintain an address book for e-mail, Speed Dial or GlobalGram(SM) entries, and verify the operation of the SC.
• Orbcomm Office Server(SM) - The Office Server enables Orbcomm SC customers to quickly and cost-effectively access critical data without setting up servers, firewalls and dedicated Internet access for demonstrations and beta trials of the Orbcomm System. Using the Orbcomm Office Server, demonstrations of Orbcomm satellite communications can be easily created and customized via a web page dedicated expressly for the customer. The Office Server creates a unique URL for each customer demonstration and will support up to 30,000 simultaneous Orbcomm SCs.
• Orbcomm Interrogator(SM) - The Orbcomm Interrogator is a configuration and debugging tool designed to diagnose installation and setup problems associated with Orbcomm SCs. The Interrogator was developed to run on either Windows CE or Windows 95. The Interrogator's interface provides a one-button system test that will test all the functionality of the SC and provide the technician with a "Go" or "No Go" response. The Interrogator also allows technicians to easily make changes to SC configuration parameters and send two-way messages between the field and the home office.

Orbcomm is a mobile satellite service provider offering high-value, two-way data and messaging communications globally through international service licensees and in the U.S. through value-added resellers and direct sales. Orbcomm applications include monitoring of fixed assets such as electric utility meters, pipelines, storage tanks, and heavy equipment; tracking of mobile assets such as trailers, railcars and shipping containers; and two-way message communications in the consumer, commercial and government markets.

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Orbcomm is a partnership owned by Orbital Sciences Corporation, Teleglobe Inc. of Canada and Technology Resources Industries Bhd. of Malaysia. Orbital is a space technology company that designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of space products and satellite-based services. Teleglobe Inc. is recognized as a world leader in the intercontinental telecommunications industry. The Teleglobe network includes submarine cables and satellite facilities linking North America with over 240 countries and territories. Technology Resources Industries Bhd., a publicly traded holding company, controls the largest cellular operator in Malaysia.

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