17th November 2016 Globalstar Solutions To Monitor Fleets and Safeguard Oil Industry Workers In Tunisia

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PRESS RELEASE
Date: 17th
November 2016
Title: Globalstar Solutions To Monitor Fleets and Safeguard Oil Industry Workers In Tunisia
 Three oil industry companies have selected monitoring solutions developed by Globalstar partner VMD
 VMD’s iVMS (Integrated Vehicle Monitoring System) platform switches seamlessly between Globalstar’s
simplex satellite network and GSM/GPRS
 A custom one-touch SOS button safeguards staff in remote parts of Tunisia
Dublin, Ireland, November 17, 2016 – Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NYSE MKT: GSAT) and the leader in
satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, announced today three
contract wins in the North African oil industry. These new customers have chosen to
deploy iVMS (Integrated Vehicle Monitoring System) from Tunisian Globalstar
partner, Virtual Mobile Data (VMD). iVMS switches seamlessly between Globalstar’s
simplex satellite network and the land-based GSM/GPRS network to ensure the safety
of people and equipment even in the most remote areas.
VMD worked with local technology partner, Neuron Technology Systems (NTS), to
design iVMS, which switches automatically to simplex satellite communications when
the GSM network becomes unreliable or if a GPRS transmission fails for any reason.
In VMD’s most recent deployment, a Ukrainian oil services company is using 30 iVMS
devices, which incorporate Globalstar’s SmartOne B simplex tracker, to help its oil
exploration and production customers monitor their vehicle fleets and safeguard staff
across Tunisia. The devices monitor vehicles used for transporting heavy engineering
equipment, including scientific engines for seismic measurement, as well as monitoring
vehicles used to transport personnel.
Early in 2016, a Tunisian civil works contractor, Kilani Enterprise for Public Works,
deployed iVMS to track its fleet of 4×4 vehicles, for better fleet security and to help
monitor driver behaviour. iVMS gives Kilani Entreprise the precise location of its fleet as
well as transmitting engine data which indicates driver performance such as sudden
braking or unexpected acceleration.

2. In addition, Kilani Enterprise has been using Globalstar’s SPOT handheld devices since
2013 as its only means of safeguarding staff carrying out operations in southern
Tunisia’s vast desert.
In a third recent iVMS deployment, VMD integrated SmartOne B transmitters with
GPRS devices from another local reseller, MYCOM, for a Tunisian services company
whose support for oil industry firms includes providing equipment, transportation, site
maintenance and staff services. The company is using 56 iVMS devices to track
transporters and containers carrying mechanical and oil rig equipment used in
petroleum production and refining.
VMD customised solutions for all three deployments by adding a one-touch SOS button
onto the drivers’ dashboards which alerts the respective companies’ in-house security
teams if anyone is in danger, requires emergency medical help or if the intervention of
security forces is needed. This level of always-on connectivity is an essential security
measure in the remote regions in which oil operations take place. iVMS integration with
VMD’s own partner platform enables security notifications to be sent via email, SMS or
other means.
For all three wins, VMD’s Globalstar-based solution was selected after a thorough
evaluation of other technologies and was chosen because its reliability, affordability and
network coverage.
VMD decided to put Globalstar’s SmartOne B simplex asset manager at the heart of its
dual-technology communications solution because of its dependability, long battery life
and ability to automatically switch between battery and line-power as required.
SmartOne uses motion sensors and comparative GPS positions to gather and transmit
asset status information over Globalstar’s satellite constellation, the only complete next
generation mobile satellite network in orbit today.
Jamel Hajji, Sales & Marketing Manager at VMD, said: “As oil exploration and
production once again starts growing in Africa, providers of logistics and other support
services are being called upon to work in more and more remote regions. Knowing the
location of assets 24/7, and safeguarding personnel as they transit to and from remote
oil operations sites, is essential.”
“The operational challenges posed by inadequate GSM coverage in the regions where
oil is extracted are compounded by remote, inhospitable terrain, and additional security

3. risks,” commented Karim Chagra, Health Safety Security Environment (HSSE) Manager
with Kilani Entreprise for Public Works. “Thanks to the expertise and support of VMD
and Globalstar, we have a cost-effective and capable tracking and monitoring system
that enables us to work more efficiently and securely.”
About VMD Solutions
Virtual Mobile Data (VMD) Solutions is a leading provider of satellite communication
solutions in Tunisia and in the African region. As a Globalstar partner, VMD offers its
customers in oil and gas, mining, government, military, motorsport/rallying and other
sectors, a range of solutions based on Globalstar’s network. Applications include
communications, geolocation, M2M and personal tracking using GPRS, satellite and
hybrid GPRS/SAT technologies. VMD offers an end-to-end security solution from
comprehensive risk assessment to 24/7 security for infrastructure and personnel. For
more information, visit www.vmdsolutions.net.
About Globalstar Inc.
Globalstar is a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services. Globalstar
offers these services to government, commercial and recreational users around the
world. The Company’s products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, Simplex
and Duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages. Many land based and
maritime industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote
areas beyond cellular and landline service. Globalstar customer segments include: oil
and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial fishing, utilities, military,
transportation, heavy construction, emergency preparedness and business continuity
as well as individual recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various
asset and personal tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications. For more
information, visit www.globalstar.com.
For media information, please contact:
Gavan Murphy
Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd.
gavan.murphy@globalstar.com
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