Internet of Things


The impossible made possible: How satellite IoT innovations are powering intelligent sensors


By Ian Itz, executive director of IoT, Iridium


W 44 March 2025


e are witnessing a paradigm shift in the convergence of satellite technology and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.


Advancements in satellite communications hardware are making real-time data analysis, analytics, and automated decision- making a reality for connected devices anywhere in the world.


Certainly, they will have profound impacts on a wide variety of industries. Manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture, utilities, and maritime are just a handful of the markets that will be significantly and positively changed by a combination of small, low-power modems/ hardware, and low-latency, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. Operations will undoubtedly become smoother, safer, faster, and more efficient, resulting in noticeable


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benefits for companies, employees, and the public at large.


The innovation starts with satellite IoT modules, which are smaller, faster, more energy efficient and more capable than ever before. Now, large data packets containing pictures, audio files, and more can be instantly transmitted to and from remote sensors anywhere in the world via increasingly compact form factors.


The innovation continues with highly reliable satellite connectivity that feeds the need for a continuous, uninterrupted data connection that powers machine intelligence. The potent combination of small yet highly capable modules, fast data connectivity, and artificial intelligence is expanding the possibilities around intelligent remote systems management. Let us take a closer look at what this


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