Global Cathodic Protection Monitoring Application Relies on SkyWave D+

(Business News & Technology News, 11 Jul 2007)

SkyWave Mobile Communications, a provider of D+ satellite communications, has supplied NTG Inc. of Olathe, Kansas with its reliable D+ terminals and network services for integration with their Pipeline WatchdogCP Remote Monitoring System. The system is designed for true remote monitoring and data collection of cathodic protection rectifiers, critical bonds and other energy industry sensors.

SkyWave provides NTG with DMR-200D terminals and network services to enable reliable satellite communications from anywhere in the world. The NTG Pipeline Watchdog is the most reliable industry application of its kind, combining surge-protected remote monitoring hardware and wireless communications via SkyWave D+ satellite or GSM digital cellular communications.

"SkyWave is the recognized leader for low-cost and dependable D+ communications services," said Mike Reed, President of NTG. "After considering several providers, we ultimately chose SkyWave for their ability to support our application with low latency, high reliability and their reputation for outstanding service."

SkyWave leads the industry with over 87,000 terminals shipped for deployment in some of the world's most rugged and challenging environments. The NTG cathodic protection and monitoring application represents one of several industry applications that rely on SkyWave's trusted products and services.

"We are pleased to be working with NTG, a pioneer of simple yet reliable remote monitoring solutions," said Alain Nicolle, North American Sales Director for SkyWave. "NTG joins a growing number of businesses in this market that depend on SkyWave to provide field-proven products and services to support their fixed asset and SCADA applications."

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