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ORBCOMM Acquires Asset Tracking Operations From Comtech

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

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ORBCOMM Inc. [ORBC] yesterday said it has acquired the secure tracking and messaging product business from Comtech Mobile Datacom Corp., supporting its strategy to strengthen its position as a leading provider of satellite and communications for the machine-to-machine industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. SENS provides container tracking to boost security and decrease theft. Photo: Comtech The Sensor Enabled Notification System (SENS) operation, which includes satellite hardware, network technology and web platforms, provides secure tracking and messaging products and…

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