Lausanne, Switzerland, February 2, 2022: Astrocast SA has announced its commercially available cost-effective, bi-directional satellite IoT (SatIoT) service, to connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices globally when outside of cell-based terrestrial networks at a comparable cost.
Utilising its own recently launched nanosatellite constellation in low earth orbit, Astrocast says it offers “affordable connectivity for all and supports applications in asset tracking, telemetry and telematics; as it fosters innovation across sectors including maritime, agriculture & livestock, environment & utilities, land, transport, freight & storage, mining, oil & gas.”
In any remote IoT deployment, device size, power consumption and reliability are priority concerns. Astrocast’s small-sized devices offer low power consumption and long battery life (up to 10 years). These considerations become vital as organisations embark upon deploying a strategic SatIoT initiative. Just by combining good quality battery technology with an intelligent approach to data transmission, the lifecycle of an IoT solution is significantly extended.
Astrocast’s devices only transmit data when satellites are in range, instead of continuously. This radically increases battery life, especially in applications that do not require constant information updates. In addition, this reduces the price of data for end-users.
Bi-directional IoT
Fabien Jordan, CEO of Astrocast said in a written statement, “So far, organisations have struggled to create a business case for deploying IoT solutions that can offer comprehensive global coverage, as well as efficient and reliable connectivity.
“There is now an opportunity to use satellite IoT to increase visibility, transparency, and control over assets globally – and the potential for use cases across an array of sectors is almost limitless. What is more, in the past, these solutions have been too complex, costly, or simply unavailable. But, thanks to developments in satellite IoT technology, this is changing; and organisations that recognise the potential of going beyond terrestrial IoT will be able to create new competitive advantages too.”
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