Stratos is one of the world's largest distributors of Inmarsat's BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network), a mobile satellite service that uses portable, lightweight terminals to provide simultaneous, high-speed data (up to 492 kbps) and voice connectivity anywhere in the world.

BGAN is ideally suited to enable communications in areas where terrestrial or cellular networks are damaged, congested, or non-existent. Since its introduction in 2006, BGAN from Stratos has been widely adopted by military and NGO agencies, media organizations, first responders and professionals in many other industries worldwide.

The SABRE 1 is a robust, easy-to-use terminal offering flexible interface options. It features built-in Bluetooth, Ethernet/LAN and RJ11 phone interfaces and can simultaneously support one voice call and one data session. The SABRE 1's strong casing allows it to withstand harsh environments.

The competitively priced SABRE 1 terminal also comes with a wide range of accessories, including weatherproof enclosure and solar panel, which make it ideally suited for professionals in the energy and utility markets deploying SCADA applications. The SABRE 1 is also well suited for remote professionals in the enterprise market, as well as government and military agencies.

Stratos now boasts BGAN customers in 185 countries, which cover 95 percent of the BGAN footprint. These customers fully utilize The Stratos Advantage, a suite of value-added services that help make BGAN usage more productive and affordable. With the benefit of The Stratos Advantage, BGAN from Stratos is elevated far above baseline BGAN services.

These value-added services, including Stratos Dashboard for BGAN, provide users with cost control, firewall management, full traffic information, pre-paid facilities, high security options, easy VPN access, messaging services and full IP range.

"The combination of the powerful SABRE 1 terminal with BGAN airtime from Stratos and our SCADA expertise make this an attractive solution set for our customers in the energy and utilities markets," said Stratos President and CEO Jim Parm.

"This agreement is the latest example of our dedication to strengthen our MSS Land and BGAN services portfolio. We expect the SABRE 1 terminal will help us penetrate a significant number of new markets."

Addvalue Chairman and CEO Dr. Colin Chan said, "With the SABRE 1, we have developed a remote terminal that meets the demanding requirements of SCADA and remote-monitoring applications. With this new agreement, we are confident that Stratos will use its global sales and support network to bring the innovative SABRE 1 product line to the greatest number of markets worldwide."

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