Globalstar, Inc. : [ Feb 09 2012 ] GLOBALSTAR RESELLER VMD SIGNS AS EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER OF SPOT SATELLITE-BASED SAFETY AND TRACKING SOLUTIONS FOR THE NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

VMD will act as the national re-seller for Globalstar's suite of SPOT Messenger and SmartOne asset tracking products to the marine, outdoor recreation, automotive and petroleum markets within the North African mainland territory via their established dealer network.  Combined with SPOT technology, VMD will launch its new VMDtrac platform, providing a regional tracking and emergency notification solution to public and private sectors.

SPOT messenger devices, including SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ and SPOT Connect™ have initiated more than 1,600 emergency rescues worldwide.  Many of these rescues resulted in lives being saved both on land and at sea.  SPOT provides connectivity to adventurists, travellers and workers when spending time outdoors or travelling in remote areas.  SPOT allows users to check-in and share their locations with their contacts back home.  In life-threatening emergencies, users can send SOS messages with their GPS location to the GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Centre (IERCC).  Because SPOT uses 100% satellite technology, it works beyond the range of mobile phone towers and VHF radio.

"Thanks to Globalstar and SPOT satellite technology, VMD is able to deploy a vital regional tracking and distress platform called VMDtrac, enabling remote tracking of assets and personnel throughout North Africa.  VMDtrac also facilitates centralized SOS, enables distress calls and coordinates rescue operations within the region.  Several of our customers from the public and private sector are convinced that SPOT and the VMDtrac added-value solution are vital to their operations", said Yosri BEN ISMAIL, operations manager with VMD.

About Globalstar Inc.
Globalstar is a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services. Globalstar offers these services to commercial customers and recreational consumers in more than 120 countries around the world.  The Company's products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems, the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ and flexible service packages.  Many land based and maritime industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond cellular and landline service.  Global 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.  All SPOT products described in Globalstar or SPOT LLC press releases are the products of Spot LLC, which is not affiliated in any manner with Spot Image of Toulouse, France or Spot Image Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia.

For more information regarding Globalstar, please visit Globalstar's web site at www.globalstar.com

About VMD.
VMD is a telecom and IT solutions provider.  It offers services in several areas, including GPS solutions, RFID technology, physical and IT security in Tunisia, Algeria and Libya.  VMD is a Globalstar VAR since 2011 and offers both Simplex and SPOT satellite data services.  Globalstar Duplex voice and data services will also be offered soon.

For further information regarding VMD's current services, please visit the company web site at www.vmdsolutions.net

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