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From LEO to GEO: Exploring the Different Types of Satellite IoT
May 11, 2023
Satellite IoT enables IoT connectivity in remote and potentially dangerous areas - but it's not a one-size-fits-all proposition. This post explores the various options available based on the orbiting height of the satellite network.
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Smart Water Management: How Massive IoT is transforming the Water sector
April 28, 2023
Harnessing the potential of smart devices and data analytics, combined with Massive IoT and AI, is crucial for establishing a resilient, optimised and secure water network, both now and in the future. Discover the challenges and opportunities in the Water sector related to Massive IoT and explore further.
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Satellite IoT use cases: truly global connectivity for real-world applications
April 14, 2023
Satellite IoT technology provides reliable and truly global connectivity for a wide range of real-world applications. In this article, we explore some of the most promising use cases for Satellite IoT, including asset tracking, environmental monitoring, and remote sensing.
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LoRaWAN Data Backhaul Using Satellite Connectivity
March 30, 2023
When LoRaWAN is a good choice for your IoT device wireless network, and how LoRaWAN and satellite connectivity can work together to maximise coverage, connectivity, and cost control.
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The Role Of 5G And Satellite Technology In Industry 4.0
March 16, 2023
The future of Industry 4.0 is dependent on reliable, ubiquitous connectivity. Read about the steps being taken to integrate satellite technology into 5G architecture to better support an increasingly connected world.
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How Satellite IoT Closes The Gap in Remote Wind Turbine Data Monitoring Challenges
March 16, 2023
Satellite connectivity ensures reliable remote data monitoring from individual turbines to entire wind farms allowing optimization and ongoing performance assurance of wind energy output.
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5 Steps To Reducing IoT Connectivity Costs
March 9, 2023
91% of businesses surveyed by Inmarsat believe satellite connectivity is key to improving the effectiveness of IoT solutions. But many still consider satellite connectivity expensive. Our response? It’s far more cost-effective than you might think.
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Resilient Communications via Satellite for Autonomous Agricultural Robots
March 2, 2023
The global autonomous farm equipment market is worth an estimated $62.89 billion. But without resilient, ubiquitous connectivity, Ag operators won't be able to reap the full benefits. Read how satellite communications can help.
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What is Iridium Certus & what Speeds are Available? [Infographic]
February 17, 2023
Our infographic provides an at-a-glance guide to the Iridium Certus 100, 200 and 700 services. Find out the best applications for each, and our recommended devices.
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When is Viasat IoT Pro the right satellite IoT solution for you?
February 10, 2023
Our guide to the applications and circumstances in which Viasat's IoT Pro satellite solution is the perfect choice, covering location, latency, cost and data speeds.
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5 Ways Satellite IoT Can Solve Renewables’ Connectivity Challenges
January 13, 2023
While the demand for renewable energy is growing rapidly, there are a number of challenges faced by the industry, from connectivity to security. Satellite IoT communications and monitoring can solve these challenges. And it's genuinely not as expensive as you might think...
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Introducing Ground Control’s Satellite IoT Gateway
January 6, 2023
Our Director of Software Engineering, Dan Ambrose, explains how our new IoT Gateway makes utilising Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) easy, from managing the connection to message queuing, and retries.
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