Telecommunications

Monitoring and control systems in remote, unmanned locations require a reliable and cost-effective communications service to collect and transmit data to operations centres for further processing.

With the growing need to secure new data from remote and inhospitable areas of scientific interest, Ground Control saw an upsurge in its Iridium satellite communication products being used for environmental science applications in both the Arctic and Antarctic.

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.

M2M – or machine-to-machine – solutions are deployed to solve a wide range of challenges, from farmers who want to track and monitor their livestock to scientists studying animals in the wild. In each case, a unique solution is required.

How VSAT and BGAN terminals can help promote First Responder safety and efficiency, during disaster recovery.

In the Irkutsk region of Russia (Lake Baikal), there are a lot of national parks and reserves. These are very remote and difficult-to-reach locations where hunting is usually prohibited – but there are a lot of poachers. There are no mobile phone masts or means of terrestrial communication.

IoT malware attacks rose by 700% in 2021, and with that in mind, here are our four top picks for mitigating the threat, with specific reference to satellite IoT. From prudent networking choices through to data usage monitoring, we’ve outlined some of the best ways in which systems integrators can shore up their defences.

‘Big data’ has become part of the maritime lexicon in recent years. It’s hailed as the answer to achieving operational efficiencies, and is part of the reason that the demand for bandwidth at sea continues to grow.

Survey reveals 19% of lone workers have struggled to get help after an accident. Learn how lone workers can remain safe and connected when out of cellular range.

Ground Control offers users the ability to connect to all Gill meteorological sensors, taking key data on a regular basis and transmitting it over satellites at an affordable price.

Facilitating operation connectivity in remote areas can be a real challenge for organizations. But there are two popular options for IP communications over satellite – VSAT and Inmarsat’s BGAN. Learn how they work, and their relative strengths and weaknesses in the delivery of broadband internet.