Press Kit December 15, 2016

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1 Press Kit December 15, 2016 Orolia Fortifies Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing Solutions with Innovative Satelles Satellite Time and Location Signal Technology 1 1a

2 Summary Many highly sensitive defense, government and commercial applications and operations including maritime/aviation navigation, fleet/asset tracking manage ment, search and rescue and data center management require accurate and relia ble Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) data. Today, these applications rely on signals from GPS/GNSS satellites. There are instances, however, where GPS/GNSS signal strength and security are not sufficient and prone to signal disruption. For these cases, Satellite Time and Location Signal Technology (STL) can be used as a secure signal of opportunity to complement GPS and other GNSS satellite signals, making the applications more accurate and secure and less prone to interference and attack. TI M I NG NAVIG ATI O N POSITIONING The Strategic Alliance between Orolia and Satelles includes product development and go-to-market activities of PNT solutions independent of GPS/GNSS satellite signals to Defense, Government and Commercial customers worldwide. Table Of Contents p5 What Is Resilient PNT? p7 What Is Satellite Time And Location (STL) Signal Technology? p9 Key Applications And Use Cases p 13 Orolia p 16 Satelles p 17 Acronyms, Abbreviations p 18 Press Release p 20 Press Contact and Resources

3 In today s increasingly dynamic and mobile world, there is a growing need for precise and robust positioning, navigation and timing information especially in business critical, What is Resilient PNT? Critical applications require real-time, accurate and reliable positioning, navigation and timing data. For mission critical applications, access to the right information can mean the difference between success and failure, winning and losing, or even life and death. Think for a moment what would happen If a bank s customer account information or trading systems were not globally consistent across financial institutions If the databases of mobile, computer or telecommunications networks were not fully synchronized If an airline or maritime fleet operator could not track vessels across the world s airways and waterways high risk and life-saving If a military officer lacked the proper squadron coordinates prior to launching a reconnaissance mission operations. If a search and rescue agency received inaccurate positioning data Dr. Jean-Yves Courtois, CEO of Orolia If UAVs, drones and driverless cars lacked accurate and timely positioning information Location-specific, directionally consistent and time-aligned data is used in business critical, high risk and life-saving operations. It must be extremely reliable, tightly secure and highly fault tolerant. In other words, this critical data must be resilient. 4 5

4 Satelles pioneering role in STL technology is a perfect fit with Orolia s proven Resilient PNT strategy. We look forward to working together to introduce new products and solutions that will provide our customers with the utmost confidence that their positioning, navigation and timing data is accurate, secure and accessible. Dr. Michael O Connor, CEO of SATELLES What is Satellite Time and Location (STL) Signal Technology? The more that our society relies on GPS/GNSS signals, the more important it is to safeguard the data being transmitted via GPS/ GNSS. Today, there is no backup in place. Fortunately, the solution for this problem exists Satellite Time and Location (STL) signals. STL signals provide the safest, strongest, most dependable backup to our GPS/GNSS infrastructure. Originating from the Iridium constellation of 66 low-earth-orbiting satellites, STL is 1000 times stronger than GPS/GNSS, reaching deep into buildings and penetrating GPS/GNSS jamming without the aid of local infrastructure. Cryptographic security features of STL also provide exceptional resilience to intentional spoofing. STL per fectly augments GPS/GNSS and other locationbased technologies. The energy grid, data networks, financial exchanges and military operations all depend on GPS/GNSS. STL signals can further protect them with cryptographic security features that are much more difficult to misdirect or spoof. 6 7

5 By augmenting Orolia s marketleading GPS/GNSS-based solutions with Satelles STL technology, we will provide the industry s first essentially fail-safe, resilient PNT so lution. This breakthrough offering will be ideal for mis sion critical applications in which the smallest of discrepan cies in PNT data accuracy, availability and stability can re sult in a network outage, a system crash or a loss of life. Key Applications And Use Cases Industries including Energy/Utility Grids, Enterprise Data Networks, Defense, Search and Rescue, and Te lecommunications rely on Resilient PNT. ENERGY/UTILITY GRIDS The Utility Grid is becoming more vulnerable to hacking attacks as grid opera tors expand the use of phase synchronization (synchrophasor systems) that rely on GPS/GNSS signals for timing. These synchrophasor systems utilize Phasor Meas urement Units (PMUs) for providing electrical power system reliability and grid efficiency, synchronizing services among power networks, and finding malfunctions within transmission networks. PMUs rely on GPS/GNSS to time-stamp their measurements, which are sent back to a central monitoring station for processing. GPS/GNSS jamming or spoofing could manipulate a PMU s time stamps, causing a PMU to deliver erroneous measurements regarding power frequency reading/power flow calculations, thereby causing overheating to some elements, overloaded lines or overloaded transformers, potentially caus ing blackouts or damage to power-grid equipment. Jean-Yves Courtois, CEO of Orolia Satellite Time and Location (STL) serves as a backup for GPS/GNSS timing and syn chronization for utility grid applications. If GPS/GNSS signals are spoofed or jammed, STL provides trusted timing and synchronization for continued relia ble synchrophaser operation. STL s high power signal structure is highly secure and resistant to spoofing as overlapping spot beams provide location -specific data that changes every few seconds. STL is compatible with PTP IEEE standards. 8 9

6 ENTERPRISE DATA NETWORKS (E.G. FINANCIAL SYSTEMS) Timestamps are critical in many data network environments. Regulatory re quirements are driving financial markets to adopt highly precise timestamps on incoming information and transactions, to ensure transparency and pre vent fraud. High-precision time synchronization service is particularly important in high-frequency trad ing, when milliseconds are worth millions. Traders using timing feed systems based on GPS/GNSS could be exposed to GPS/ GNSS spoofing risks with disastrous finan cials outcomes and market failures. It is critical to safeguard the integrity of time stamps to track multiple reference time sources, so that the clock can be continuously cross checked against other clocks. Satellite Time and Location (STL) serves as a backup for GPS/GNSS timing and syn chronization for financial and other data networks. If GPS/GNSS signals are spoofed or jammed, STL provides trusted timing and synchronization for continued communications viability. STL s high power signal structure is highly secure and resistant to spoofing as overlapping spot beams provide location-specific data that changes every few seconds. DEFENSE Military operations require unimpeded access to trusted or Assured Position ing, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) information for many applications such as asset navigation for ground troops/ soldiers, ground vehicles, aerial vehicles, mari time vehicles, and more. Existing PNT relies on GPS/GNSS signals, and these signals can be limited or denied by terrain conditions or enemy interference such as spoofing or jamming. If a military asset loses the GPS/GNSS satellite signal, PNT data can be lost and the asset no longer has the ability to recognize location and timing, meaning situational awareness has been compromised and the mission is threatened. Military as sets increasingly operate in conditions that hinder or block access to GPS/GNSS sig nals and it is imperative to provide trusted PNT information through other means. Satellite Time and Location (STL) augments PNT service, when GPS/GNSS signals are denied or intermittently available, and provides trusted and assured posi tioning, navigation, and timing for successful mission accomplishment. STL leverages the stronger Iridium satellite signal thereby enhancing the assets s ability to operate in a GPS/GNSS-challenged environment. STL can operate in both mounted and dismounted conditions, across multiple platforms, and penetrate indoor environments. Additionally, STL s high power signal structure is highly secure and resistant to spoofing as overlapping spot beams provide location specific data that changes every few seconds. SEARCH AND RESCUE/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT In the world of search and rescue, the importance of accurate and reliable po sitioning, navigation and timing data can literally mean the difference between life and death. Satellite communications plays an integral role in acknowledg ing, locating and coordinating emergency situations. In the search and rescue process, a distress beacon signal (when activated) is relayed via satellite to local user terminals (satellite ground stations) then to mission control and rescue coordination for the actual rescue operation. Satellite Time and Location (STL) provides an additional level of accuracy and reliability to complement GPS/GNSS signals. STL s global reach ensures satellite signal coverage especially in hard to reach, communications challenged locations where lack of or weakened GPS/GNSS signals can result in dis tress signal delays. Additionally, STL s high power signal structure is highly secure and resistant to spoofing which is critical in military or classified search and rescue operations

7 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Communications networks around the world rely on accurate timing and syn chronization from GPS/GNSS signals to function properly. The loss of GPS/ GNSS (via spoofing, jamming, equipment failure, or spacecraft anomaly) has been known to disable critical equipment, including macrocells, distributed antenna system (DAS) installations, and small cells. LTE networks are particularly vulnerable to timing anomalies, and often have timing requirements of 1 microsecond or better. Single-tower timing errors outside of this range have the potential to disrupt communications over a broad local region, and a widespread outage of GPS/GNSS could potentially render communications inoperable over entire nations. Satellite Time and Location (STL) provides a completely independent backup or augmentation to GPS/GNSS. The STL solution is global in reach and provides trusted timing and synchronization for continued communications viability. STL s high power signal structure is highly secure and resistant to spoofing as overlapping spot beams provide location-specific data that changes every few seconds. Orolia Our Promise With Orolia, you can confidently, safely and successfully operate your mission critical applications anywhere around the globe knowing you are backed by over 200 combined years of Resilient PNT industry knowledge, market intelligence, and product innovation. We have established ourselves as the Resilient PNT global leaders by a relentless commitment to product, market, and technological innovation. We have shaped the industries in which we operate by defining, driving and implementing best practices and standards. Most importantly, we have helped our customers be successful by delivering the products, technologies and systems that are key to their mission critical needs. At Orolia, we understand that when it comes to mission critical applications where the smallest of discrepancies in PNT data accuracy, availability and stability can result in a network outage, a system crash or, worse, a loss of life failure is not an option. Our Brands Our market-leading brands, used by thousands of customers and partners globally, are the foundation of the Orolia Resilient PNT Platform. For DAS and other in-building wireless installations, STL offers the added advantage of timing signals that penetrate into most buildings - including buildings with Low-E windows or metal and concrete siding and roofing. This means that in-building wireless installations that leverage STL can maintain synchronous timing without the need for an external GPS/GNSS antenna. This is es pecially important for buildings in which securing roof rights, landlord permis sions, or local zoning restrictions are a challenge. An indoor solution is also much less costly and risky to install and maintain

8 The world s most critical applications rely on Resilient PNT solutions from Orolia. Aerospace/ Aviation #2 Worldwide Manufacturer of Aviation Beacons (ELTs) 60,000 Orolia ELTs in Use Today 170+ Airlines use Orolia Products 30+ OEM Aircraft Manufacturers use Orolia Products Enterprise 30% of the Top 10 Financial Brokerage Houses Time Servers (for US Public Safety) Government Worldwide Provider of MEOSAR Time Servers (for US Public Safety) #2 Worldwide Provider of MEOSAR Worldwide Manufacturer of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) Worldwide CospasSarsat Ground Station Infrastructure Worldwide Manufacturer of Maritime Beacons (EPIRBs) 25% 25% of the World s Distress Beacons 14 Marine of the World s Distress Beacons Military/Defense Manufacturer of Military Beacons (Outside the US) #2 Manufacturer of Military Beacons (inside the US) 60% Market Share of Military Beacons Worldwide Worldwide Provider of MEOSAR Space 120+ Orolia Atomic Clocks Launched in Space (98RAFS + 25 Maser) 12 Galileo Satellites with Orolia Atomic Clocks 12 BeiDou (Chinese) Satellites with Orolia Atomic Clocks 5 IRNSS (India) Satellites with Orolia Atomic Clocks Transportation 120+ Orolia Atomic Clocks Launched in Space (98RAFS + 25 Maser) Worldwide Provider of MEOSAR Worldwide Manufacturer of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) Worldwide Manufacturer of Maritime Beacons (EPIRBs) 15

9 Satelles Acronyms, Abbreviations Mission Satelles mission is to deliver secure time and location solutions that augment and enhance existing solutions - including GPS/GNSS. STL Solutions Satelles provides unique timing and location solutions delivered over the Iridium constellation of 66 low-earth-orbiting satellites. These timing and location signals are available anywhere on Earth, without the need for local infrastructure, making the system perfect for augmenting GPS/GNSS and other location-based technologies. Unlike standard GPS/GNSS, these high power signals can reach into many building structures. Most importantly, Satelles has customized the Iridium signal-in-space to provide a location-specific signature that can reliably prove (or authenticate) the location of a mobile device or other equipment, while being virtually impervious to spoofing and other attacks. Satelles has extensive experience and expertise in Global Navigation Satellite Systems such as GPS/GNSS, including: precision real-time kinematic GPS/ GNSS; various augmentation systems to enhance performance; indoor GPS/ GNSS signal reception; GPS/GNSS and other satellite signal authentication; GPS/GNSS and inertial navigation integration. Additional core competencies include: autonomous vehicle control; high-precision measurement and control; ultra low-noise electronic design; satellite-system design and prototyping; embedded system design and analysis; algorithm prototyping, development and implementation; agile embedded software development. Our Name Satelles: in Latin means attendant or guard in the singular. In the plural, the word additionally means escort, suite, or train. Cospas-Sarsat International satellite system for search and rescue behind the saving of over 40,000 lives since A joint operation between France, Canada, Russia and the USA who monitor the 406 MHz satellite system. COTS Commercial Off-The-Shelf DAS Distributed Antenna System DoD U.S. Department of Defense GPS Global Positioning System GPS/GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System (GPS/GNSS) - A satellite navigation system with global coverage such as the United States GPS/GNSS and Russian GLONASS systems. China s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and the European Union s Galileo are expected to be fully operational by India (IRNSS), France and Japan are in the process of implementing regional navigation systems. Low-E Low Emissivity A surface condition that emits low levels of radiant thermal (heat) energy (e.g., Low-E windows). LTE Long Term Evolution A standard for high-speed wireless communication for mobile phones and data terminals. PMUs Phasor Measurement Units PNT Positioning, Navigation and Timing Resilient PNT Highly Robust, Fail-safe and Accurate Positioning, Navigation and Timing SAR Search and Rescue STL Satellite Timing and Location A complementary satellite signal technology to GPS/GNSS/GPS/GNSS 16 17

10 Press Release Orolia Fortifies Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing Solutions with Innovative Satelles Satellite Time and Location Signal Technology Strategic Alliance includes product development, go-to-market activities of PNT solutions independent of GPS/GNSS satellite signals to Defense, Government and Commercial customers worldwide WASHINGTON D.C., USA DECEMBER 15, 2016 Orolia, the global leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions, announced that it has formed a strategic alliance, including an equity investment, with Satelles, Inc. to develop, market and sell PNT solutions based on Satelles Satellite Time and Location (STL) signal technology. STL is a unique space-based PNT technology that provides location and timing data independent from traditional GPS and GNSS satellite signals. By using STL, Orolia s proven Spectracom and McMurdo branded solutions will be less susceptible to vulnerabilities spoofing, interference and jamming associated with GPS/GNSS. Many highly sensitive military, defense, government and commercial applications and operations including maritime/aviation navigation, fleet/asset tracking management, search and rescue and data center management require accurate and reliable PNT data. Today, these applications rely on signals from GPS/GNSS satellites. There are instances, however, where GPS/GNSS signal strength and security are not sufficient and prone to signal disruption. For these cases, STL can be used as a secure signal of opportunity to complement GPS/GNSS making the applications more accurate and secure and less prone to interference and attack. In today s increasingly dynamic and mobile world, there is a growing need for precise and robust positioning, navigation and timing information especially in business critical, high risk and life-saving operations, said Dr. Jean-Yves Courtois, Orolia CEO. By augmenting Orolia s market-leading GPS/GNSS-based solutions with Satelles STL technology, we will have the industry s first essentially fail-safe, resilient PNT solution. This breakthrough offering will be ideal for mission critical applications in which the smallest of discrepancies in PNT data accuracy, availability and stability can result in a network outage, a system crash or a loss of life. Based on the Iridium satellite constellation, STL signals are up to 1000 times stronger than GPS/GNSS which helps to prevent jamming and allows easier signal reach into buildings and other hard-to-reach locations. STL s additional cryptographic security also ensures the highest levels of performance, productivity and security. Satelles pioneering role in STL technology is a perfect fit with Orolia s proven Resilient PNT strategy, said Dr. Michael O Connor, Satelles CEO. We look forward to working together to introduce new products and solutions that will provide our customers with the utmost confidence that their positioning, navigation and timing data is accurate, secure and accessible. For information on Orolia, please visit For information on Satelles, please visit About Orolia Orolia is the world leader in resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance and safety of customers critical, remote or high-risk operations. Through its leading Kannad, McMurdo, Sarbe, Spectracom and Spectratime brands, Orolia has more than 400 employees and sales presence in over 100 countries worldwide. Leading organizations including Airbus, NASA, Thales, and Raytheon rely on Orolia for fail-safe GPS/GNSS and PNT products and solutions for their mission critical needs. Founded in 2006, Orolia has a global presence with offices in China, France, Russia, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S.A. About Satelles Satelles has developed and deployed the world s first real-time PNT service based on Low Earth Orbit satellites. Satellite Time and Location (STL) signals are highly secure, penetrate deep indoors, and are available anywhere on Earth. These features make the service perfect as an independent augmentation for GPS/GNSS and other location-based technologies. With offices in Redwood City, California, and Fairfax, Virginia, Satelles works in partnership with recognized industry leaders to deliver these secure time and location capabilities to government and commercial users worldwide

11 Press Contact & Resources Elodie Cally Orolia Communications Director Mobile +33 (0) Bart Ferrell Satelles Communications Director Mobile: FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT AND DEFENSE PRESS: Jennifer Hewitt Boscobel Marketing Communications, Inc. on behalf of Orolia Mobile: Link to STL video Link to STL press release 20