Terion Gains FCC Approval
21 September 1999
Terion Gains FCC ApprovalMELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 20 -- Terion is proud to announce successful completion of an essential element in its product development, receiving type approval of its unique two-way data communication transceiver from the United States Federal Communications Commission. "This FCC approval opens the door to a new alternative in mobile communication," said Timothy Leuliette, Terion Chairman and CEO. "Terion's hardware, software applications and network operations center will make two-way messaging affordable for many truck fleets that have not been able to justify the high cost of older systems. We also see a wide range of applications for this technology in other industries." The FCC type approval of Terion's two-way communications transceiver advances Terion's product development and introduction of a mobile communications system that combines the simplicity of email, the reliability of FM radio and the sophistication of digital high frequency (DHF) technology to offer a highly effective information management solution. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, Terion, Inc. provides industry leading information solutions using two way wireless communications. The Company's patents and other intellectual properties include digital high frequency technologies originally developed by Harris Corporation as a nationwide backup communication system. Terion has adapted the technology to a commercial application that provides a low cost communication alternative with comprehensive geographic coverage. The Company is currently focusing its product development and business strategy toward meeting the needs of transportation customers. Terion's investors and strategic partners include Penske Capital Partners, Delphi Automotive Systems, Detroit Diesel Corporation, KteCom, LLC, a company affiliated with Knight Transportation, HVFM-II, LP in which Harris Corporation is the major investor and Madison Venture Corporation of Vancouver, Canada. The Company's goal is to combine the best People, Products and Partners to offer its customers world class wireless information solutions.