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Unlocking the True Potential of IoT with Low Cost
Satellite Communications
Laurent Vieira de Mello, COO, Astrocast explores the development of Satellite IoT and how this is adding advanced capabilities for significantly improved range coverage.
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he IoT (Internet of Things) market is expected to have 5.2 billion connected devices by 2025. The ability to track, monitor, record and analyse through an extraordinary
array of hugely innovative sensors has already transformed many businesses and many industries. But, to date, the true power of IoT has been constrained by the limits of fixed and wireless connectivity: just 15% of the planet is currently covered by affordable, accessible IoT connection. If organisations are to truly harness the
power and sophistication of IoT, connectivity has to extend around the globe. It needs to be both affordable and accessible – yet the only alternative to wireless networks has been Satellite IoT at a price point that cannot be justified by the vast majority of businesses or use cases. Until now. 2022 is set to be a watershed
year for Satellite IoT. Affordable, end-to-end technology models are transforming accessibility and unleashing unprecedented innovation that will totally redefine the power, value and perception of IoT.
The continuous connection of IoT clearly Device size, power consumption and reliability are priority “With the arrival of low cost Satellite IoT (SatIoT),
hundreds and thousands of assets can now be deployed cost effectively around the globe – to even the most remote and inaccessible regions.”
has a key role to play in both enabling the required innovation and proving its value, quickly. With the arrival of low cost Satellite IoT (SatIoT), hundreds and
thousands of assets can now be deployed cost effectively around the globe – to even the most remote and inaccessible regions. This is inspiring the creation of an extraordinary array of powerful applications that will accelerate change and deliver tangible value to business, individuals and the environment. The compelling cost model, however, is just one part of the
equation. While the pent up demand for SatIoT solutions is significant, this is a new market for systems integrators and one that raises a new set of challenges as well as opportunities. By default, these IoT solutions are going to be deployed in remote locations – from mines to farmland, ships to oil platforms – which means minimising the need for human intervention and repair wherever possible to safeguard the business case.
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concerns. Small-sized devices offering low power consumption is a vital component of the solution, as battery life is extended. What is the weight and cost differential offered by smaller antennas? What is the viable battery life? These are vital issues to consider before embarking upon a strategic SatIoT initiative. For example, combining good quality battery technology with an intelligent approach to transmission extends the lifecycle of the IoT solution. By ensuring the device is only transmitting when the satellite is in range, rather than continuously, radically increases battery life, especially in applications that do not require constant information updates. For integrators, access to cost effective
SatIoT is already inspiring new thinking and extraordinary innovation. The
ability to work seamlessly with existing cellular IoT solutions, ensuring accurate tracking and monitoring as assets transit between connections, is transforming
visibility of global freight assets. SatIoT can not only provide confidence in the integrity of the cold chain; but also identify areas of elevated risk, allowing the protection to be prioritised in the right areas, to safeguard this vital global resource. Bidirectional IoT also has a significant role to play. The ability
to send commands back to assets, rather than just receive data, is hugely powerful and enables an array of new use cases, including remote management of equipment. Low-cost SatIoT is opening a new world of IoT opportunities.
It is enabling organisations to not simply embark upon innovating thinking, but confidently and rapidly assess the impact and achieve continuous improvement. Critically, it will play a vital role in supporting the next generation of value driven business strategy, environmental change and government policy. Systems integrators with an existing portfolio of cellular IoT
solutions and customers now have the chance not only to extend their reach and plug the gaps in IoT connectivity, but also embrace innovation and truly fulfil the potential of IoT.
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