Alastair MacLeod
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Alastair MacLeod is the CEO of Ground Control, a Group comprising three companies - Wireless Innovation, Rock Seven and Ground Control (US). Alastair graduated from the University of York, England, in 1998 as an Electronic Systems Engineer, and has sat on various boards where his passion for innovation, technology and business growth has seen him be instrumental in increasing sales revenue from sub $100 million to more than $1 billion. Alastair has a passion for deep tech and data, IoT, AI and M2M, with Ground Control specialiding in satellite and cellular technology to connect people and things, particularly within hard to reach, remote areas - from wind farms to fishing fleets and first responders to forestry workers.

Alastair MacLeod, CEO of Ground Control discusses how satellite IoT is tackling poaching
Technical Insights
Tracking and tackling Africa’s poachers with satellite IoT

Alastair MacLeod, CEO of Ground Control argues that satellite IoT is playing a vital role in turning the tide against illegal poaching. According to the World Animal Foundation, poaching is worth between $7 and $23 billion annually, with one rhino…

Satellite connectivity supports environmental monitoring
Industry Insights
The contribution of satellite IoT in environmental sustainability

Alastair MacLeod, CEO of Ground Control shares how satellite IoT is supporting environmental sustainability The ability of satellite IoT to collect and transmit data, even in remote locations, holds great potential for reshaping global sustainability initiatives. Via intelligent communication between…

IoT Insights
Can 3GPP standards progress the adoption of satellite IoT?

Due to the high cost of building, launching and maintaining a satellite network, utilising satellite connectivity for IoT applications has historically come with a premium price tag. Over the last decade, that price has been decreasing. This is chiefly due…

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