Numerex's SX1 to undergo military testing

ATLANTA, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Numerex Corp. says its military-grade cargo tracking technology is set to undergo tests to measure its performance in combat zones such as Iraq or Afghanistan.

Numerex announced it is planning to test its Orbit One SX1 tracking module for military cargo. Numerex signed a deal to partner with U.S. Transportation Command to determine the Orbit One SX1 military utility and to measure whether the satellite tracking technology meets stringent Department of Defense certification requirements.

The USTRANSCOM testing partnership is part of an ongoing effort to establish reliable military cargo tracking. When fully operational, the cargo tracking program will be capable of ensuring military cargo remains secure.

"From the start, the SX1 was designed and packaged to operate within a military environment, whereas most devices are developed and packaged to less stringent, more commercial standards," Mike Marett, Numerex chief operating officer, said in a statement.

"We have every confidence that the SX1 will meet the stringent criteria required by USTRANSCOM and look forward to working with them to make deployment of high-value assets more efficient and secure."