Melbourne, Australia, May 8,
2012 -- Beam Communications Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of World ReachLimited (ASX: WRR), announces it has received a commitment from Telstra to
purchase a minimum of USD5.1 M of Iridium based satellite docking stations and
product bundles over the next 12 months. The initial shipment (valued at
USD1.65 M) is expected to be fulfilled by 30 June 2012, the balance being
called upon as required over the 12 month period.
With the release of Iridium Extreme, the toughest satellite
handset ever made, Beam Communications has developed and manufactured a range
of next-generation docking stations.
Beam was the first company globally to receive certification from Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM). Beam docking solution extends the functionality of the
Iridium Extreme Satellite Phones so they can be used for voice, data and
tracking services indoors, in-vehicles, on vessels and in other remote
locations where easy or enhanced access to satellite communications is required.
“The new order from Telstra in the Australian
market is further reinforcement of Beam's global positioning as the leading
provider of handset docking stations for Iridium and Inmarsat, the world's
largest satellite operators, said Michael Capocchi, Managing Director at WorldReach and Beam Communications. “Due to our long and close relationship with
Telstra we have been able to develop these products to be user friendly and
reliable which is crucial for the areas where most satellite users are”
The
order follows work done by Telstra and Beam to better address the communication
needs of customers in the mining, transport, emergency services, relief aid,
and recreational (maritime and four wheel drive) sectors. The innovative
solutions that were developed comprise Beam-designed and manufactured satellite
docking stations and related accessories plus the Iridium Extreme satellite
handset. Telstra is using its Enterprise, Business and Government sales
force, along with its extensive retail distribution network, to provide the
various solutions to customers.
Beam
is a strategic manufacturer of both Inmarsat and
Iridium satellite docking stations for the
Iridium 9555, (www.9555iridium.com)
Iridium Extreme (www.9575iridium.com)
and the Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro satellite telephones (www.isatdock.com).
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