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ORBCOMM Teams With Delphi to Provide Global Digital Telematics Data Solutions

Posted on: Monday, 24 May 2004, 06:00 CDT

ORBCOMM Inc., a global satellite telecommunications company, today announced that it is working in tandem with Delphi Corp. (NYSE: DPH) to offer the pacing technologies needed for low-cost, highly robust telematics applications for the global automotive and other marketplaces.

This relationship directly addresses the three big challenges associated with effectively deploying wireless products and services for telematics today: network coverage, practical vehicle-grade hardware products available in volume, and cost-effective service pricing. Automotive OEMs no longer need to worry about competing wireless protocols, managing the transition from analog to digital cell-based systems, or traditionally expensive satellite hardware and service prices. Delphi brings to bear its considerable technology, production, and marketing capabilities to offer the right hardware package that takes maximum advantage of ORBCOMM's truly global network--all at or below cellular prices.

"A world-class automotive hardware communications product that works around the globe and at an attractive price is a powerful combination that our customers are demanding" said Dr. Robert W. Schumacher, General Director & Business Line Executive Wireless at Delphi. "We think that this new capability will really help propel the telematics market forward."

"We are proud and enthusiastic to be working with Delphi, the industry's technology leader, on such an important initiative," said Jerry Eisenberg, CEO of ORBCOMM, "The results of our work together will have a very real impact on the safety and security of the driving public."

About ORBCOMM

ORBCOMM is a wireless telecommunications company that provides reliable, cost effective data communications services to customers around the world through its unique low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite network and global ground infrastructure. A diverse customer base uses ORBCOMM services to track, monitor and control mobile and fixed assets including trucks, containers, barges, fishing vessels, locomotives, heavy machinery, pipelines, oil wells, energy meters and storage tanks anywhere in the world. For more information call 1-800-ORBCOMM or visit the Web site at www.orbcomm.com.

About Delphi

Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics and transportation components and systems technology. Multi-national Delphi conducts its business operations through various subsidiaries and has headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Delphi's two business sectors - Dynamics, Propulsion, Thermal & Interior Sector and Electrical, Electronics, & Safety Sector - provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 186,000 employees and operates 172 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 42 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 34 technical centers in 41 countries.*

By leveraging our rich heritage and extensive technical knowledge, we offer a broad range of innovative solutions from components to systems and modules. Delphi's integrated systems and modules are designed to help simplify vehicle manufacturers' processes and meet the demands of today's high-tech vehicles. Our main focus is on customer satisfaction through technology leadership, quality, world class cost levels and responsiveness.

This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding ORBCOMM's expected commercial operations. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and ORBCOMM's actual results and operations may be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements.

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