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Essex & Suffolk Water select Connexin for largest UK IoT smart water metering contract

UK-based smart technology and digital provider Connexin has been selected by Essex & Suffolk Water for the advanced water metering infrastructure (AMI) framework contract, to manage the roll-out of smart meters across the Essex and Suffolk supply regions. The agreement is the third major smart water meter win for Connexin having already secured Yorkshire Water and Severn Trent Water.

The new AMI IoT metering award is the largest of its kind in the UK water utility sector. The delivery of an end-to-end ‘Meter as a Service’ solution will cover smart water metering requirements across Essex and Suffolk, while also supporting Ofwat’s per capita consumption (PCC) and leakage targets. The water company has also committed to ensuring that all water meters are “smart” by 2035.

Installation of Connexin’s low-powered and long-range LoRaWAN® network infrastructure will enable communications with Temetra’s Head End System (HES), sending data from smart water meters via the Connexin AMI network infrastructure to effectively analyse reports from across the network remotely in real-time. Connexin will install 164,000 Itron water meters by the end of 2025, 612,000 meters by 2030 and up to one million meters in total by 2035.

In the next 11 years, Connexin will provide a wireless communications network for up to one million households and businesses, meaning remote access to hourly water meter readings, this will increase visibility of usage and help customers take control of their bills. The Connexin network will support the water company in identifying and reducing household leakage across Essex and Suffolk; reducing the amount of water wasted across some of the country’s most water-stressed regions.

Gary Adams, Head of the Smart Transformation Programme at Essex & Suffolk Water, said: “Our partnership with Connexin is a cornerstone in supporting our smart meter rollout ambition in these regions and we are excited to bring their extensive knowledge and experience into our programme of work.

“We are passionate about the environment and our targets to reduce both consumption and leakage, creating a more water-efficient system for our customers. Our rollout of smart metering will support this and provide valuable insight in shaping how the industry can better understand where water is used, and make sure we’re looking after it for the future.

“We know that approximately 18% of our domestic customers have a leak at their property which has a direct impact on the value of their bill. Through this smart connectivity, we will be able to detect customer side leakage more precisely and quicker than before supporting our customers in keeping their bills as low as possible. The hourly data will also allow us to work with our customers to demonstrate how much water they are using and provide guidance on how to reduce it to help improve people’s lives and safeguard our environment.”

Connexin has been awarded a contract of up to 15 years to provide the new infrastructure, five years initially with the option to extend for a further 10 years – truly cementing its position as the go-to end-to-end solutions provider for smart water metering within the utilities sector.

Dan Preece, Vice President of Water & Utilities at Connexin, said: “We have proved once again we are a leader in smart water infrastructure. Securing the largest UK water metering contract is a commitment to the well-being of our communities and the conservation of our most precious resource. Together we are paving the way for a more connected, efficient, and responsible world – one drop at a time.”

The Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) commences on 1 April 2025, affecting all water companies within England & Wales. The purpose of AMP periods, set by industry regulator Ofwat, is to increase efficiency and service levels within the sector. It is anticipated that AMP8 will transform the water industry’s commitments towards climate change and customer expectations on service, society, and the environment

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Ivanti Wavelink Now Integrates Ivanti Neurons for MDM into Supply Chain Solutions

This cloud-based modern device management solution delivers Android Enterprise and simplified app deployment for rugged mobile devices across your supply chain

Ivanti Wavelink, the supply chain business unit of Ivanti, today announced the integration of Ivanti Neurons for MDM, a cloud-based modern device management solution that can secure and manage any device, any OS, anywhere across your supply chain operation throughout its lifecycle. With this launch Ivanti Neurons for MDM can now manage rugged mobile devices.

Recommended and integrated with Android Enterprise, Zebra LifeGuard, and StageNow, Ivanti Neurons for MDM detects, manages, and secures traditional, smart, and rugged devices in a single platform with automation AI that helps maximize technology and user uptime.

“Ivanti Neurons for MDM gives you visibility to know that your devices are updated and in operating condition, so your task workers are productive all shift long,” said Brandon Black, vice president and general manager, Ivanti Wavelink. “Additionally, software — including apps running on our Velocity platform — is easily deployed, updated, and configured, which helps reduce support tickets and technology failure-based downtime.”

Unlike alternative mobile device management solutions that support a limited set of device types and require “swivel-chair” management across multiple platforms to manage different endpoints, Ivanti Neurons for MDM consolidates all endpoint management into a single platform, making asset tracking, managing, and securing all devices across an organization easier with visibility and control from a single unified console. This includes traditional laptops, smart devices, rugged mobile computers, wearables, rugged smartphones and tablets.

Supply chain operations have no time for downtime. Ivanti Neurons for MDM supports simplified device staging and management of applications that power worker productivity. It also reduces risk through device firmware, operating system and application updates that aid vulnerability patching and reduce software-driven support requests. Organizations also have the option to add protection against known and unknown (zero-day) threats with Ivanti Neurons for MDM as part of the Ivanti Neurons platform. Additionally, Ivanti Neurons for MDM builds on the strength of Ivanti Neurons for UEM and enables a smooth upgrade from Avalanche or any other MDM solution.

“Supply chain security has become a target for threat actors, and manufacturers need to prepare against breaches. A lack of visibility of device and software update data can leave companies open to ransomware attacks,” Black said. “Ivanti Neurons for MDM helps reduce risks by managing updates across firmware, operating systems, and apps, and ensuring that devices are running at peak performance, giving workers the best opportunity to deliver for the business.”

About Ivanti Wavelink:

Ivanti Wavelink is a global leader in supply chain solutions that focus on task worker operational excellence in business-critical environments. Over 25,000 customers have deployed Ivanti Wavelink solutions to accelerate warehouse operations, reduce risks, and increase productivity through intelligent insights and automation. Our market-leading mobile enterprise platform, combined with our innovative mobile and IIoT solutions, can enhance task worker productivity at the edge and drive efficiency and profit to the bottom line. Ivanti Wavelink is part of Ivanti, a global technology company that enables and secures the Everywhere Workplace. Ivanti is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and has offices all over the world.

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HYFIX.AI announces availability of its Mobile Centimeter GEODNET base station using Quectel’s LC29H dual-band GNSS module

The partnership will reduce the cost and increase the availability of centimetre-accurate solutions for Global AIoT Applications.

HYFIX.AI a leader in IoT Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and precise location technologies announces the availability of a GEODNET base station using the LC29H module from Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solution provider.

The Mobile Centimeter (MobileCM) base station is a dual-band GNSS base station for Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) precise-positioning applications in Autonomy, Agriculture, Construction/Survey, Drones and Geo-Science applications.

Introduced at the Institute of Navigation 2021 GNSS Conference, the Global Earth Observation Decentralized Network, GEODNET, received the best presentation award and has rapidly grown since its official launch in early 2022. The MobileCM station automatically uploads real-time satellite data to GEODNET via a Wi-Fi-based Internet connection.  The real-time GEODNET coverage map is found at https://console.geodnet.com/map.   MobileCM base stations are self-hosted and receive GEODNET token rewards while powering both commercial AIoT as well as Citizen Science Climate Change applications.

The Quectel LC29H module is a surface-mount low-power 135-channel dual-band receiver with cutting-edge price performance.  The LC29H can host both RTK and Dead Reckoning algorithms such as the HYFIX.AI Embedded Centimeter (EmbedCM) stack.  Using GNSS correction from a service such as GEODNET or other networks, the LC29H dual-band GNSS modules can achieve position accuracy of 10cm in a variety of real-world conditions.

The HYFIX.AI MobileCM base station which embeds the LC29H as well as the ATECC608B CryptoAuthentication engine is simple to install and connect to the Internet.  The included installation kit provides a survey-grade triple-band GNSS antenna, primary antenna cable, and roof-top installation hardware.  The base station is available for $495.

“Quectel is excited to continue its partnership with HYFIX.AI to deliver precise GNSS positioning accuracy of 10cm in the real world using our dual-band LC29 family of GNSS modules,” said Mark Murray, Vice President of Sales for GNSS and Automotive at Quectel Wireless Solutions.

“HYFIX.AI is pleased to continue support of Quectel’s dual-band LC29 GNSS modules and introduce a new turn-key GEODNET base station for global precise positioning,” said Mike Horton, Chief Executive Officer of HYFIX.AI.

For more information on the MobileCM GNSS base station, please visit https://hyfix.ai

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Connectivity Equipment Provider shares the 5 things you need to be looking for

Written by Richard Hart, Director of Global Connectivity, Quectel

Businesses today are heavily reliant on real-time data when it comes to key business decisions, to get this data in real-time, reliable means of connectivity are vital when ensuring information is received quickly and securely.  Without effective connectivity, the data becomes redundant because of our machine-to-machine economy, fast, reliable, secure IoT connectivity to take advantage of all the data available to drive business success.

Core benefits of real-time IoT data:

  • Real-time data allows manufacturers to receive instantaneous details on machine operations. It informs manufacturers to pull a machine offline and when repairs are required, rather than waiting until the machine unexpectedly fails.
  • Real-time data allows retailers to respond to peak times so they can adjust inventory appropriately.
  • Car and lorry drivers use real-time traffic data from Google Maps, Waze, and similar programs to adjust their routes to avoid congestion caused by accidents, roadworks or unexpectedly heavy traffic.

Below are five attributes that companies should look for from their providers when purchasing their antennas, modules, and IoT devices for connectivity:

  1. All antennas and modules are compatible. By going to a single-source provider, you ensure that all the equipment will communicate together. You want a provider who can supply an embedded SIM and iSIM offering. If you attempt to cobble together different solutions from different providers, you are apt to run into compatibility and configuration issues. Plus, you might deal with the complexity of trying to coordinate several parties when rolling out their devices. Customers are always conscious of the need to simplify processes and workstreams. Working with a single provider is much more efficient and will provide a better experience for you and your customers.
  2. End-to-end support. Find a provider with complete lifecycle management – from initial design to procurement to manufacturing logistics to installation to going live.

Again, this goes to the idea of the simplicity and efficiency of having a single go-to support when a company has technical, billing, or other issues. Working with a single source is much easier than solving problems with multiple providers. The latter will often result in finger-pointing with no one taking responsibility – especially when it’s a non-compatibility or other issue that prevents the different technologies from interacting seamlessly.

  1. Don’t forget to check the small print. The provider should be ready to demonstrate that all compliance and regulation is up to date to meet the varying rules of different governmental jurisdictions. If there’s any doubt, seek a different provider.
  2. Ensure they understand what you do and what you need them to do. The provider should work with you to help optimize the use of the connectivity equipment in every part of your business, rather than being a company that merely sells equipment. The provider should be flexible, agile, and understand your business requirements.
  3. Data is a global market. Most IoT organisations are heads down in implementation and may not have time to know the connectivity industry globally. A provider with this deep understanding of the global playing field can accelerate implementation and avert any performance issues across the globe.

All the above will be available if you purchase your solution from a globally reputable brand for delivering efficiencies to customers. However, not all global providers are alike regarding service or ability to meet your IoT connectivity needs.

Sufficient due diligence is essential to ensuring a connectivity equipment provider is reliable for your company’s real-time data – and enabling that data to be a business asset. Make sure your data is working as hard for you, as you did for it.

 

 

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Smarter building monitoring and optimisation power by IoT

Jersey / London JT IoT and learnd announce partnership to empower more efficient and sustainable building management by combining learnd’s Open Data Platform with JT IoT’s first-in-class global connectivity. This will allow building engineers and experts to gain enhanced real-time data from all data sources within each estate no matter where in the world the building is located.

John Clifford, Co-Founder & CEO of learnd said: “We currently have a perfect storm where customers are wanting better spaces for their building occupants at the same time as energy costs are rising significantly. This means there is a huge need for a more sustainable, energy efficient and most importantly, smarter way to manage buildings around the world.

Increasingly engineers, architects and building managers seek better monitoring and management solutions that collect real-time data and allow them to do predictive analytics and maintenance before problems occur. However, collecting data from all building systems (such as Building Management Systems (BMS), smart meters or environmental sensors) into one system is challenging.

To address this challenge, we have created our Open Data Platform, which integrates with existing building systems – irrespective of vendor, model or age – to put real-time data in the hands of both our customers and our field engineers. This allows them to gain insights into all building systems and make them more efficient

By partnering with JT IoT, learnd’s customers will be able to take advantage of this capability, irrespective of their location. JT IoT’s IoT connectivity will enable learnd to handle more data connections, scale the data package requirements for each estate and connect to any type of network around the world, including in markets with roaming restrictions like the USA, Brazil and Canada.”

Graeme Millar, CEO of JT IoT said: “We are excited to be partnering with learnd on such an important sustainable solution. At JT IoT we strive to build the best global IoT network that would allow our customers to grow and innovate and we are happy to see our solution is helping millions of engineers build a better future.”

The new enhanced solution will combine JT IoT’s network footprint with learnd’s vast customer-base, reaching 1 in 10 large non-residential buildings in the UK alone by the end of 2022.

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JT IoT expands global IoT expert team by acquiring Top Connect

Jersey / Tallinn / London JT IoT, the Jersey based global IoT Connectivity player backed by Perwyn, announces that it has acquired Top Connect, an international MVNO and global roaming provider. The acquisition of this IoT and roaming connectivity provider and its expert team will accelerate JT IoT’s plan to build a stronger global IoT ecosystem and to expand into new markets and use cases.

Top Connect is an Estonia-based connectivity player with a 25-year track record of successfully serving over 100 international customers and distributors. With proprietary core infrastructure and a wide range of connectivity suppliers, Top Connect will provide important diversification of the JT IoT portfolio.

Graeme Millar, CEO of JT IoT said: “We are thrilled to welcome Top Connect to the family. Top Connect’s acquisition provides a major growth opportunity for both our businesses through an extended service offering for our clients. Mutual access to new markets, products and people will add significantly enhanced capabilities for both JT IoT and Top Connect teams.”

Vladislav Sobolev, CEO of Top Connect, said: “We are delighted to be joining JT IoT’s team. By combining our engineering expertise, core infrastructures and supplier agreements with JT IoT’s connectivity platform, we can power further innovation and create true value for all our IoT global customers.”

Mark Blower, Partner at Perwyn, said: “Top Connect will bring the right expertise and services we’re seeking to add to the JT IoT portfolio to provide businesses around the world with scalable and reliable IoT connectivity. This acquisition will continue to strengthen our international growth, helping us realize the ambitious targets we set for 2022.”

The merged business will serve over 500 enterprises and governmental organisations across the globe and will manage over 10 million IoT connections.

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From smart vending to eco-friendly deliveries – New report unveils consumer demand for IoT-enabled, next level retail experiences

Wireless Logic research shows British consumers increasingly want ‘Everything Now’; Significant opportunity for service providers to recommend the right IoT solutions backed by ultra-resilient cellular connectivity to help retailers stay competitive

LONDON – WEDNESDAY 4TH MAY, 2022 – Wireless Logic Group, Europe’s leading IoT connectivity platform provider, has announced the results of a new Censuswide report into the ongoing digitisation of consumer behaviour and adoption of next level retail experiences. In particular, the report examines how an increase in food deliveries, omnichannel shopping and cashless payments is currently driving the need for resilient online connections across the retail sector.

Among the findings of the report is a clear desire for ‘Everything Now’, where goods and services are ordered and delivered quickly and conveniently. In addition, the results point to rising adoption of smart digital vending, as well as demand for traceability and sustainability of deliveries.

By bringing resilience to their IoT applications, retailers can innovate and thrive ahead of their competition. This report focuses on three distinct use cases – point-of-sale (POS) terminals, vending and last mile delivery – where IoT is making a real impact on the retail experience in future-proofing the sector.

Point-of-sale (POS) terminals must be available, reliable, and secure

PoS technology is critical in today’s retail market. Credit and debit card transactions have become the de facto choice of payment, with 38 per cent of respondents citing contactless/chip and pin as the payment method they use most often. For retailers looking to avoid churn, this requires immediate connectivity to ensure customers can always pay, without delay. When asked what they would do if their preferred payment method was unavailable online, one in five respondents would find an alternative retailer. When shopping instore, 21 per cent would blame the retailer if a card machine was available but it was not working when payment was attempted.

Security is also front of mind. Almost two thirds (58 per cent) of respondents are concerned about the security of their personal details or payment information when making an electronic payment. 37 per cent believe it is the retailer’s responsibility to ensure the security of the transaction.

Vending machines are growing in popularity for certain product categories

Vending, and automated retail in particular, is one of the fastest growing areas of retail today. Accelerated by the pandemic, vending machines provide an unattended retail solution that works across a diverse range of businesses and environments. The research reflects this upward trend, with almost half (46 per cent) of consumers agreeing that there should be more options to purchase goods through vending machines in the UK. When asked why, respondents cited convenience (53 per cent), accessibility (45 per cent) and friendlier operating hours (33 per cent).

Airports, hotels, and hospitality venues are popular locations for vending machine use, with the average consumer using one five times in the last three months, at one or more of these locations. Magazines and newspapers (61 per cent), non-alcoholic drinks (74 per cent), and hot food (48 per cent) are the categories consumers are most willing to purchase from vending machines. That said, alcohol (48 per cent) and vaping products (31 per cent) were also popular responses.

“There has been much debate over how the retail sector can both survive and thrive in a post-pandemic world – and businesses and consumers have had to change the way that they interact,” said Jason Vincent, Innovation & Software Director at Aeguana, an award-winning company specialising in automated retail technology and a Wireless Logic customer. “Given our focus on unique touchless vending technology, it is welcome to see increasing consumer demand for vending in this report. Digital vending machines, like all point-of-sale terminals that process cashless payments, depend on resilient, continuous connectivity to take payments and provide a seamless customer experience. So, this must be a primary consideration for organisations. Without it, there is a high risk of revenue loss should customers be unable to pay using their preferred method or unable to use other on-screen services such as redeeming a discount code, and ultimately taking their business elsewhere.”

Timeliness, traceability, and sustainability emerge as key demands for last mile delivery

The transport and logistics sector is key to keeping the retail and ecommerce sectors running efficiently, particularly as consumers express higher expectations of last mile service. When ordering takeaway food, consumers are willing to wait an average of 35.14 minutes from order to delivery, with just 0.57 per cent prepared to wait longer than an hour.

Traceability is also important for brand reputation, as a third (33 per cent) would think the retailer is more likely to lose the product if delivery tracking information was not available, and a quarter (25 per cent) would think the retailer was not legitimate. The importance of delivery tracking information seems to rise with purchase value and perishability, as consumers are most concerned with the traceability of electronics (87 per cent), white goods (86 per cent), and food and perishables (86 per cent).

Lastly, more than half (52 per cent) would pay more for an item if the delivery options were more sustainable. This includes green delivery slots, bicycle deliveries, click and collect, escooters or electric vehicles and delivery robots. This number rises to 61 per cent in the 16-34 age group.

“Timely deliveries depend on reliable connectivity to function – there are so many online interactions between delivery drivers and retailers to arrange and confirm pick-up and drop off details,” said Ian O’Connor, Managing Director at Eskuta Limited, a Wireless Logic customer. “It’s a seamless operation made possible by the rapid exchange of up-to-date information. Any failure in communication could result in missed orders, unsuccessful deliveries or frustrated customers chasing updates. Such outcomes make for bad customer experiences, potentially lost revenue, and long-term reputational damage, which can all be terminal in today’s competitive retail landscape. The survey reflects this, as consumers are increasingly demanding shorter lead times – and GPS tracking across secure, reliable cellular networks is critical. And, if a delivery experience is poor, eight in ten respondents would be wary of making future purchases with that retailer or blacklist them altogether.”

“At Wireless Logic, we understand the trends shaping today’s retail sector,” said Oliver Tucker, Co-Founder and CEO, Wireless Logic. “Our ultra-high availability SIMs are built for the IoT and can support food order and delivery services, cashless payments, parcel lockers, vending machines and more. When service providers and OEMs partner with us, we help them to become more consultative in their approach and strategic in their solution recommendations to their retail customers.”

“The research is clear – and to meet these high customer expectations of speed and simplicity, retailers need resilient and secure cellular connectivity for their online services. Without it, they may lose orders and revenue or even suffer damage to brand reputation.”

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JT IoT strengthens core capabilities by acquiring NextM2M

Copenhagen, Denmark JT IoT announces it has reached an agreement to acquire NextM2M, a Danish IoT and connectivity management provider with global outreach. NextM2M will be integrated into the JT IoT core networks and further enhance the Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities of the company.

NextM2M’s Internet of Things business provides machine to machine data transmissions with a focus on custom-made solutions that aim to provide the most efficient SIM card option to meet specialised connectivity needs for more than 130 global customers in over 60 countries. The company partners with major telecommunication providers such as Vodafone and JT, to power various IoT solutions, from smart sensors to industrial automation.

By integrating into the JT IoT family, NextM2M adds to existing global footprint and development capabilities. JT IoT is delighted to have NextM2M’s IoT experts as part of the journey.

Graeme Millar, CEO of JT IoT said:

“I am delighted to welcome NextM2M to the JT IoT family. NextM2M will help us deliver our strategic goals to diversify on our connectivity suppliers. The acquisition will also further accelerate our growth whilst underpinning our excellent efficiency. We believe that in NextM2M we have found a partner that shares our vision and mission to drive success within the IoT industry”.

Henrik Hansen, CEO of NextM2M, said:

“We are excited to join JT IoT on this exciting journey. There is a huge potential in IoT solutions market and by joining hands with a global player like JT IoT, we can ensure we have the right people and expertise to continue challenging the established players with new and innovative solutions.”

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New global programmable mobile network will power innovation in IoT

Stacuity and JT IoT announce partnership to combine Stacuity’s programmable platform with JT IoT’s class-leading connectivity footprint. This will empower IoT customers and developers with unprecedented control over mobile connectivity, on a global basis.

Mike Bromwich, Stacuity CEO commented: “We are delighted to be partnering with JT IoT to launch Stacuity’s global programmable mobile network. The combination of our leading-edge technology and their strong connectivity footprint will power new waves of innovation and value creation in IoT.”

As the IoT market matures and applications become ever more business critical, customers’ needs are becoming more complex. Increasingly, customers seek tight integrations which monitor, react-to and influence connectivity and device behaviour in real time. However, this is hard to achieve via traditional standardised mobile network technology, where even simple changes for customers can involve weeks of delay and substantial project costs.

To address this problem, Stacuity has developed a revolutionary programmable platform. This fulfils the functions of a standard mobile network core but has been designed ‘developer first’. Developers are empowered to exercise powerful real-time and fine-grained control over connectivity. Via Stacuity, customers can operate their own discrete, secure, software-defined mobile networks for IoT. So, connected IoT devices can be managed as flexibly and securely as any other IT asset.

By leveraging their complementary skills and assets, Stacuity and JT IoT will bring the benefits of a global programmable mobile network to new and existing IoT customers, around the world. Mobile connectivity will be better tuned to suit more sophisticated use cases and latent value growth potential will be realised.

Graeme Millar, JT IoT CEO added: “At JT IoT we are building one of the world’s leading IoT connectivity and platform providers. We are delighted to be working with Stacuity to launch their global programmable mobile network and to empower more IoT customers to innovate and grow.”

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Wyld launches sensor-to-satellite technology for global IoT connectivity

Partnership with Eutelsat provides access to LEO satellite network

22 March 2022: Wyld Networks has announced the availability of its new range of low-power, sensor-to-satellite LoRaWAN® terminals and modules for IoT applications across areas where there is little or no alternative connectivity. The Wyld Connect hybrid devices can transfer data directly to terrestrial networks or through a network of Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites through a partnership with Eutelsat. With 100 percent global coverage, the new Wyld Connect solutions are ideal for applications in remote areas for agriculture, environmental monitoring, energy, supply chain and utilities. The full sensor-to-satellite service will be available in the second half of 2022.

The Wyld Connect hybrid terminal can connect directly to existing sensors, while the small modules can be fully integrated into IoT sensors as an embedded solution. Data is delivered from the satellite ground station or terrestrial LoRaWAN gateway through Wyld’s cloud-based Fusion platform, which also allows IoT sensors to be registered, configured, authenticated, and managed remotely.

“The huge demand for IoT connected sensors and devices is being held back by the lack of ubiquitous global connectivity,” says Alastair Williamson, CEO at Cambridge-based Wyld Networks. “It is estimated that only around 15% of the earth’s surface is covered by cellular networks and it is simply not practical or cost effective to install costly, high maintenance network infrastructure over tens of thousands of square kilometres. Only satellites can provide this coverage and in contrast to expensive, power hungry VSAT systems, LEO satellites provide the low-cost solution needed to catapult IoT growth around the world.”

The prospect of global IoT connectivity is already attracting international attention and Wyld is working on trials with companies such as Bayer, Chevron, Treevia, Agrology, KWS, Agrocognitive, Wezen Group and others. Wyld is also partnering with TrakAssure on the design and production of a new sensor-enabled device for global supply chains and asset tracking ecosystems. By making satellite IoT competitive with terrestrial solutions but with the benefit of global connectivity, Wyld is opening up a wide range of new IoT applications, from measuring soil conditions and maintaining biodiversity to monitoring assets in the energy sector and utilities infrastructure.

“Existing LPWA networks such as LoRaWAN are ideal to connect low power assets and sensors that don’t need to send much data, but they currently rely on a limited terrestrial infrastructure,” said Luc Perard, Senior Vice President, IoT Business at Eutelsat. “Wyld’s new sensor-to-satellite LoRaWAN terminals and modules now make it possible to harness our network of LEO satellites to deliver low-cost, hybrid terrestrial and satellite connectivity over 100% of the earth’s surface.”

In addition to partnering with Eutelsat to provide LoRaWAN® coverage via its low earth orbiting satellites, Wyld is also partnering with leading terrestrial LoRaWAN® network providers including Senet and American Tower. And to ensure low power consumption at all times, Wyld has implemented a unique beaconing technology developed with Eutelsat that ensures that the terminal and sensor remain in sleep mode until a satellite is available to collect data.