Researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) in Barcelona are tackling the issue of how to connect devices to the internet where there is no mobile network infrastructure in place, by investigating how to synchronise IoT devices with satellites. A…
Sateliot scales technology with Leaf Space’s network
Sateliot, the company operating a low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellite constellation with 5G IoT standards, extending the coverage of Mobile Telecom Operators globally, has successfully integrated its satellite communication stack with Leaf Space’s Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) Network. This…
Dryad Networks and Kinéis partner to tackle wildfires
Dryad Networks, a provider of early detection of wildfires, has announced a strategic partnership with Kinéis, a French satellite operator and global IoT connectivity provider. This collaboration will integrate Kinéis’ direct-to-satellite capabilities into Dryad’s next-generation Silvanet wildfire sensors, enabling new…
Skynopy aiming to address satellite challenges, raises $3.1 million
Skynopy, a Paris-based start-up specialising in satellite connectivity, has announced a successful fundraising of $3.1 million, secured in just three weeks shortly after its inception. This funding round was backed by a group of investors, including the pan-European fund Heartcore…
Kinéis’ satellite constellation now in orbit
On 20 June 2024, Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher successfully executed its 50th mission, launching from New Zealand and placing the first five satellites of the Kinéis constellation into orbit. This news follows on from the announcement Kinéis made about the imminent…
Kinéis announces imminent launch of satellite constellation
Satellite operator Kinéis is excited to announce the imminent launch of its satellite constellation, the first in Europe dedicated to the Internet of Things, according to the company. This launch marks a significant advancement in IoT technology and connectivity across…
Sateliot to launch four satellites this year
Sateliot, the first company to operate a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G IoT satellite constellation as a seamless roaming extension of cellular networks, will launch four new satellites with SpaceX this year. With these four new satellites, in addition to the…
GTC celebrates 45,000 device sales
Globalstar Europe Satellite Services, a subsidiary of Globalstar, recently announced that UK-based wireless and satellite technology reseller, Global Telesat Communications (GTC), has surpassed the milestone of selling 45,000 Globalstar devices. GTC is a subsidiary of NextPlat. GTC is one of…
Myriota rolls out satellite IoT developer platform
Myriota, a global company specialising in field-generated intelligence, has introduced Myriota FlexSense, a ready-to-deploy hardware platform designed for developers aiming to create advanced sensor-based solutions. The device features cutting-edge Bluetooth Low Energy and multi-sensor functionalities, powered by Myriota’s low-power satellite…
Phlux partners with Airbus and University of Sheffield to develop satellite terminals
Phlux Technology, a producer of avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared sensors, has partnered with Airbus Defence and Space and The University of Sheffield on a €500,000 initiative to develop more efficient free space optical communications (FSOC) satellite terminals. This project, funded…
