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,” says 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,” says 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.”
About Network Technologies Group
NTG has been a leader in the field of cathodic protection monitoring and pipeline integrity corrosion data collection and reporting since 2000. Its latest product, the Pipeline WatchdogCP Remote Monitoring System, uses low-power wireless ‘mesh’ technology to implement measurement sensors that are highly impervious to lightning – a major first in the CP monitoring industry. NTG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elecsys Corporation.
About SkyWave Mobile Communications
Established in 1997, SkyWave Mobile Communications is the global leader for D+ satellite communications products and services. SkyWave designs and manufactures integrated D+ satellite terminals, D+/GPRS wireless controllers and provides network services to enable customers with dependable, low-cost, remote management and security solutions for fixed and mobile assets. SkyWave works with a global network of over 170 solution partners who provide industry-specific expertise in over 40 countries. Solution providers trust SkyWave to deliver global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable D+ services. As the leading worldwide terminal manufacturer and operator of Inmarsat D+ satellite network services, SkyWave is also first in D+ terminal sales with over 87,000 units shipped. SkyWave’s products are field-tested and proven reliable for industry-specific applications including marine, land mobile, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defense. SkyWave is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit www.SkyWave.com.
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Network Technologies Group
Mike Reed
President
NTG, Inc.
www.watchdogcp.com
mreed@watchdogcp.com
+1 913-888-5222
Nerissa Young
Marketing Communications Specialist
SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc.
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+1 613-836-6288 ext. 363
