Boatracs Announces Major Sale of Equipment and Communication Services to Ingram Marine Group.Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2002 Boatracs(R), a business unit of Advanced Remote Communication Solutions, Inc. (ARCOMS ARCOMS Armor Combat Operations Model Support ) (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : BTRK), announced today a significant sale of satellite communications terminals, software and communication services to Ingram Marine Group of Nashville, Tennessee “Nashville” redirects here. For other uses, see Nashville (disambiguation). Nashville is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee, after Memphis. for use in its newly acquired Midland Enterprises fleet. Because the new fleet had a competing satellite communication system, a high priority need arose to unify the communications for the joined fleet. "Boatracs is privileged to continue and grow our business with Ingram Marine Group," said Arcoms CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Brandon Nixon. "The choice by Ingram emphasizes the strength of the Boatracs equipment, software and communications services. It demonstrates Boatracs strong understanding of customers' needs in the workboat work·boat n. A boat used for work rather than for recreation, transportation, or military purposes. market." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dale Heller, SVP SVP S'il Vous Plaît (French: Please) SVP Senior Vice President SVP Schweizerische Volkspartei (Swiss People~s Party) SVP Society of Vertebrate Paleontology SVP Social Venture Partners SVP St Vincent de Paul & CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Information Systems of Ingram Marine Group, "After investigating and testing a number of alternatives, we made a decision that Boatracs offers the best solution of our communications needs. The reliability of Qualcomm's OmniTRACS based satellite communications services provided through Arcoms' Boatracs was a key factor in our decision, as well as the responsiveness of the Boatracs team. We look forward to a continuing partnership with Boatracs." About Boatracs Boatracs(R) is a leading provider of satellite communications and integrated hardware and software information solutions for the maritime industry. Service offerings are delivered via its 24/7/365 NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, and include Internet e-mail, messaging, vessel positioning and bi-directional data file transfers. Boatracs is the dominant service provider in North America for inland river towboats, offshore supply boats and commercial fishing boats. About ARCOMS Advanced Remote Communication Solutions, Inc. (ARCOMS) is a global technology company delivering innovative and proprietary solutions to customers in specific markets for their remote information needs through its various business entities: Boatracs, Enerdyne Technologies, Inc., and Innovative Communications Technologies, Inc. (ICTI ICTI International Council of Toy Industries ICTI Interactive Clinical Technologies, Inc. ICTI Information and Communication Technology Institute (Afghanistan) ). About Ingram Marine Group Ingram Marine Group is one of the leading carriers on America's inland waterways. Its principal strengths include its dynamic people, leading-edge systems, and commitment to quality. Ingram operates more than 4,100 barges powered by one of the largest towboat fleets in the industry. With 140 vessels ranging from 1,000 to 10,500 horsepower, Ingram can accommodate a wide array of shipping needs. The company transports cargos like coal, grain, aggregates, fertilizer, ores, alloys, steel products, and chemicals. Legal Disclosure This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the risk factors in the company's most recent filings on Form 10-KSB or Form 10-QSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to the forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. |
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