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Iridium Offers Satellite-Based Alternative to GPS Service; Matt Desch Comments


Matt Desch
Matt Desch

TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 25, 2016 — Iridium Communications (Nasdaq: IRDM) has unveiled a new technology offering that works to support satellite-based positioning, navigation and timing services in environments without GPS coverage, ExecutiveBiz reported Monday.

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The company said Monday the Satellite Time and Location service is delivered through its partnership with Satelles to serve as an alternative or supplement to location-based technologies that rely on GPS signals.

“We think STL can help solve an important and growing problem for governments and businesses and serve as a platform for continued innovation, ” said Matt Desch, Iridium CEO and an inductee into Executive Mosaic‘s Wash100 for 2016.

He noted that the technology could also support efforts to manage cybersecurity.

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