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How RockSTARs Are Being Used to Keep Remote Personnel Safe
January 16, 2023
Ground Control's handheld, rugged satellite device is helping keep remote personnel safer with truly global tracking and two-way communications. The device has literally saved two lives - learn more.
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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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How Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) opens up new IoT possibilities
January 5, 2023
IMT offers arguably the best of both worlds - a message-based service utilising Iridium Certus 100 to send/receive messages up to 100,000 bytes.
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Introducing Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT)
December 14, 2022
Taking full advantage of IMT, the latest Iridium network service evolution, Ground Control is proud to announce the development of a new Satellite IoT delivery network.
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How RockBLOCKs Can Transform IoT Projects With Global Connectivity
October 13, 2022
Cellular connectivity only covers 15% of the globe. Learn how the RockBLOCK suite can help simplify IoT expansion with pole-to-pole connectivity.
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Ground Control Recognized as Top 10 Oil & Gas Solution Provider
August 11, 2022
We've created and delivered advanced connectivity solutions to the Oil & Gas sector for over 20 years, learn about our award-winning solutions.
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Six Ways Asset Tracking Can Help Reduce Costs and Wastage in the Supply Chain
May 13, 2022
From cargo theft to compromised shipment integrity, route optimisation to driver safety, there are increasing challenges - and opportunities - throughout the supply chain. Here's how Asset Tracking can help.
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Selecting the Right Satellite Connectivity for the Oil & Gas Industry
January 17, 2022
Selecting the right satellite connectivity to connect people or machines can be complex. We've built a simple decision tree to help you determine the best satellite solutions.
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Calling UK Utility Providers…Get Switched on About the Big Switch Off
September 27, 2021
The PSTN will be switched off in December 2025. With 16 million lines and channels to manage, most replacements will be straightforward swaps to cellular or fibre. This leaves an estimated 10% of sites too far from the exchange to be serviced by fibre or broadband over copper, with many of these also requiring more resilience than cellular coverage offers. Here's what Ground Control recommends for these sites.
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Far-Sighted Satellite Solutions for Constant Connectivity
March 26, 2020
We can now establish optimal communications to and from even the most inaccessible areas on land, on sea and in the skies, while contributing directly to the reduction of international carbon emissions.
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What is Iridium NEXT?
March 9, 2020
In 2019, Iridium celebrated the final launch of its upgraded satellites to replace all Block 1 units in orbit. This marked the completion of the new Iridium NEXT constellation.
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OSIL use RockBLOCK to Assist Data Collection for Tidal Energy Opportunities
January 7, 2020
Working with Bangor University (Wales) on the SEACAMS2 project, Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has provided a network of three telemetered data buoys which are each equipped with a RockBLOCK.
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