ALEXANXDRIA, Va. – Oct. 14, 2010 – Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] company and leader in wireless solutions that manage smart assets, was recognized recently for its significant contributions in logistics and industry service by the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA), which has more than 9,000 members. 

At its 64^th annual forum and expo, NDTA recognized Savi and 29 other companies with Corporate Distinguished Service Awards for their “significant contributions in the areas of logistics, transportation and Association leadership.”  In 2003, Savi also became the first technology company bestowed with NDTA’s “National Transportation Award.” (more…)

Small, Compact Portable Tracking Unit Supports NATO Logistics in Afghanistan by Combining Sensors with GPS, RFID, SatCom, GSM and GPRS

PITU Delivers Breakthrough Three-Way Communications

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Sept. 21, 2010 – Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Savi Technology today announced the first-of-its-kind technology device that can switch from satellite or terrestrial wireless systems to continuously monitor the location and condition of shipments anywhere and at anytime.  Called the Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit (PITU), the new-generation device about the size of a digital video recorder connects communications among Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices, GPS location and SatCom systems, global cellular networks and  sensors that detect environmental and security changes. (more…)

Routing Hub Will Provide Unprecedented Visibility of RFID-tracked Consignments Moving Through National and Multinational Supply Chains

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Sept. 13, 2010 –Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin Company [NYSE: LMT], today announced that the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) has launched a network exchange hub that allows NATO and coalition forces to share information on supply shipments more efficiently and effectively.  The Routing Hub will foster greater multinational collaboration by facilitating the exchange of information using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-tracked consignments moving through military supply chains.

Deployed at the NAMSA headquarters in Luxembourg, the Routing Hub transmits data from Savi’s interoperable RFID-based logistics network, which automatically locates, tracks and manages in-transit NATO material. Nations connected to the Routing Hub at NAMSA can directly transmit logistics data to other users, providing enhanced levels of real-time asset visibility. (more…)

Defense suppliers who are I-GUIDES customers get free software upgrades;  New customers get easy-to-implement introductory offers

ORLANDO, Fla.  – Sept. 7, 2010 – Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] company, today announced I-GUIDES™ 4, which enables suppliers to comply with new data formats required by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in its IUID policy mandating that key items be marked with a unique identification code.  Suppliers who don’t update their solutions will be unable to communicate with the DoD IUID Registry after Dec. 31, resulting in non-compliance with contract requirements.  (more…)

Clark Brings Expertise and Track Record that Leverages Marketing to Transform Businesses and Lead  Markets

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Aug. 26, 2010 – Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] company and leader in wireless solutions to manage supply chains and smart assets, today announced that William Clark has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.  In this newly created role, Clark is responsible for the full spectrum of marketing functions, including market and product strategies, go-to-market activities, branding, communications, analyst relations, public relations, and demand generation.

The addition of Clark to the senior leadership team will enable Savi Technology to leverage new marketing capabilities and drive Savi’s growth into an expanding base of commercial and public sector markets.  In this role, Clark will oversee all of Savi’s efforts for defining, developing and leading market-driven growth strategies in all of the company’s business segments, worldwide. (more…)