Family Featuring Five Different Wireless Technologies - ConnectPort X 5 family first Digi products to incorporate satellite technology from recent MobiApps acquisition - ( MINNETONKA , Minn . Oct . 6 AsiaNet = 연합뉴스 ) Digi International ( Nasdaq : DGII ) today introduced the ConnectPort X 5 family of compact , ruggedized telematics devices with optional satellite functionality . The product family is the industry ' s first family of telematics devices to incorporate cellular , satellite , global positioning system ( GPS ) , Wi - Fi and vehicle area network ( VAN ) wireless technology in one device . Ideal for fleet management and asset tracking applications , the cost - effective ConnectPort X 5 family provides remote connectivity to mobile assets via cellular or satellite networks and was developed using satellite technology gained through the recent acquisition of MobiApps . ( Logo : http : / / www . prnasia . com / xprn / sa / 200706131247 . jpg ) " The versatile ConnectPort X 5 family is tailored specifically for the demands of fleet management applications , " said Larry Kraft , senior vice president of global sales and marketing , Digi International . " Featuring both cellular and satellite functionality allows customers to switch easily from one network to another . As a vehicle moves out of cell range , it can then use satellite to maintain connectivity . The highly flexible ConnectPort X 5 family makes it easier and more efficient for customers to monitor the operating health , performance and location of their remote assets , as well as driver / operator behavior . "" Digi ' s wireless hardware and connectivity solutions make it easier for our fleet management customers to communicate with their mobile assets , " said Tom Flies , senior vice president of product management , XATA Corporation , a Digi fleet management partner . " Digi ' s expertise in wireless hardware and connectivity solutions coupled with our industry - leading software and professional services creates the most sophisticated fleet management solution in the industry . " ConnectPort X 5 telematics devices provide flexible wide area networking connectivity supporting cellular , Wi - Fi , GPS , VAN and satellite functionality . Cellular and satellite connectivity provide instant , always - on communications , allowing companies to switch networks easily . Wi - Fi provides a cost - effective way to transfer less critical / time - sensitive information such as logs , firmware upgrades and larger files across low - cost private or public Wi - Fi networks . Wi - Fi can also be used to network in vehicle or near vehicle Wi - Fi enabled devices like vehicle displays and handheld mobile devices . On - board GPS enables location tracking and geo - fencing . For customers choosing the optional satellite version , the ConnectPort X 5 also includes a dome enclosure that optimizes RF performance and dramatically simplifies and reduces the cost of cabling and installation . The ConnectPort X 5 family supports VANs with Digi ' s industry - leading XBee 802 . 15 . 4 / ZigBee or point - to - multi - point 2 . 4 GHz radio technology . This allows users to deploy low - power sensor networks within and around the vehicle to monitor tires , reefer units , door latches , temperature sensors , cargo sensors , RFID readers and other critical asset points . An integrated three - axis accelerometer is also included which detects movement and driver behavior in accident conditions . The product family also features advanced power management as well as Canbus , J 1708 and J 1939 support . Additionally , ConnectPort X 5 customers have access to the iDigi wireless M 2 M solutions bundle which includes the hosted software and services necessary to easily configure and manage device deployments . iDigi solutions allow customers to quickly and easily extract remote asset data and transform that information into real value via the iDigi Platform . The ConnectPort X 5 family is programmable in iDigi ' s application framework . Customized hardware and software development is also available through Digi ' s Spectrum Design Services . The ConnectPort X 5 family includes the " brick style " ConnectPort X 5 and dome / roof mounted ConnectPort X 5 Fleet . Both products are encased in rugged IP 67 enclosures and are SAE 1455 certified . The ConnectPort X 5 , ConnectPort X 5 Fleet and ConnectPort X 5 Fleet with satellite are available now . For more information , visit http : / / www . digi . com / CPX 5 . About Digi InternationalDigi International is making wireless M 2 M easy by developing reliable products and solutions to connect and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the Web . Digi offers the highest levels of performance , flexibility and quality , and markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers , systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers ( OEMs ) . For more information , visit Digi ' s Web site at http : / / www . digi . com , or call + 852 - 2833 - 1008 . All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies . Press Contacts : Kylie ChanChannel Marketing Manager , Asia Pacific Digi InternationalTel : + 852 - 2833 - 1008 Fax : + 852 - 2572 - 9989 Email : kylie . chan @ digi . comSOURCE : Digi International < 실시간 뉴스 가 당신 의 손안 으로 . . 연합뉴스 폰 > < 포토 매거진 >< 저작권자 ( c ) 연합뉴스 . 무단 전재 - 재배 포금 지 . >