WATERLOO, Ontario, Nov. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eleven-X Inc. and ADVEEZ are pleased to announce the launch of a pilot that utilizes the ADVEEZ IoT Asset Tracking Module on the eleven-X network to help with cargo operations management at a major Canadian International Airport. The LoRaWAN™ based solution will enable GPS tracking of cargo handling assets, providing rapid and easy location of in-motion equipment, enabling faster loading and unloading of airline cargo.
“Deployment of our Asset Tracking solution on the eleven-x network will enable airlines to achieve faster turnaround times resulting in reduced delays, providing cost savings related to many aspects of cargo management,” said Karim Ben Dhia, CEO at ADVEEZ. “ADVEEZ plans to mirror the success of current deployments in Europe and the USA, in Canada, now that we have eleven-X as our network provider.”
“eleven-X is very pleased to support the ADVEEZ pilot for Asset Tracking at the Canadian Airport since it broadens the applications currently operating on our network,” said Dan Mathers, President and CEO of eleven-X. “Having an Asset Tracking solution partner such as ADVEEZ, as well as other LoRa™ IoT solution partners, will further accelerate customer adoption of LoRa technology across Canada.”
LoRaWAN IoT Asset Tracking from ADVEEZ has been deployed at airports across the world enabling enhanced location management of in-motion assets resulting in improved operational efficiencies. When deployed utilizing LoRaWAN, the Asset Tracking technology also lends itself to other industry sectors from construction to Smart City asset management programs.
“We’re pleased to partner with eleven-X, who provide the network infrastructure and coverage for our LoRaWAN IoT Asset Tracking Module rollout in Canada. Our goal is to provide the best asset tracking solution for airports and other major industry sectors across Canada,” said Ben Dhia. “Having a partner such as eleven-X support our program provides us with an industry-leading network provider who has the technical expertise to ensure a successful rollout.”
eleven-X operates Canada’s first and only coast-to-coast public low power network that enables the promise of Smart Cities, Smart Buildings and Campuses and Enterprise IoT applications. Supporting the use of low cost battery powered sensors, the network addresses Internet of Things applications where requirements include wireless connectivity, devices that require long battery life, no maintenance and a low total cost of ownership.
About ADVEEZ
ADVEEZ designs and manufactures data capture, and hands-free access control hardware and software used in: asset tracking and security, worker/resident safety, and commercial security. ADVEEZ is headquartered in Toulouse, France with an office in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information visit www.adveez.com.
About eleven-X Inc.
eleven-X, a Contributing Member of the LoRa Alliance™, is a next-generation network operator enabling the Internet of Things [IoT]. Our low power wide area network [LPWAN] is Canada’s first and only public coast-to-coast network supporting the use of low cost sensors and devices for a variety of Smart City and Enterprise IoT applications. Based on LoRaWAN™, an international standard backed by over 500 companies, our carrier-grade network enables customers in the private and public sectors to efficiently and cost-effectively manage assets, create and maintain Smart Cities, and realize environmental sustainability. Visit eleven-x.com for more information.
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eleven-X
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