Cubic Telecom has formed a strategic alliance with Skylo Technologies to extend its vehicle connectivity solutions globally. This partnership aims to integrate Skylo’s non-terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities with Cubic’s existing software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms, enhancing communication reliability for vehicles operating in diverse environments. As the automotive industry evolves, the need for robust and seamless connectivity becomes increasingly critical, positioning this collaboration at the forefront of technological advancement.
Existing collaborations in the vehicle connectivity sector have primarily focused on cellular networks, limiting coverage in remote or underserved regions. By incorporating satellite technology, Cubic and Skylo address these limitations, offering a more comprehensive solution that ensures continuous connectivity regardless of geographic location. This approach marks a significant shift towards utilizing multiple network types to achieve greater reliability and coverage.
What Advantages Does Skylo’s NTN Bring to Cubic’s Solutions?
Skylo’s NTN integration allows Cubic’s connectivity solutions to access a global satellite network, providing uninterrupted data transmission even in areas with weak or no cellular coverage. This enhancement is crucial for applications such as real-time location tracking, remote diagnostics, and vehicle unlocking, ensuring that critical functions remain operational under all conditions.
How Will Manufacturers Benefit from This Partnership?
Vehicle manufacturers can leverage the combined strengths of Cubic and Skylo to offer more reliable and versatile connectivity options in their products. The ability to switch seamlessly between cellular and satellite networks ensures that vehicles maintain consistent communication capabilities, enhancing overall performance and user experience.
In What Ways Does This Collaboration Improve Emergency Communications?
The partnership significantly boosts emergency communication systems by ensuring that vehicles can transmit and receive critical information in real-time, even during disasters or in remote locations. Reliable satellite connectivity supports emergency response teams, facilitating quicker and more effective interventions when they are needed most.
“By integrating Skylo’s NTN capabilities with our software-defined vehicle solutions, we are elevating critical vehicle communications to new heights of energy efficiency, smart technology integration and robust security. This collaboration allows us to optimise energy usage through intelligent network management, harness cutting-edge smart technologies for seamless connectivity and reinforce security measures to protect data and communications. This will underscore our commitment to innovation, safety and sustainability, ensuring our customers can rely on secure connectivity whether on the road or in remote areas—especially during emergency situations,”
said Barry Napier, CEO of Cubic Telecom.
“Skylo’s partnership with Cubic is a key enabler for OEMs to seamlessly bridge satellite and cellular networks for remote vehicle monitoring and control, emergency messaging, and roadside assistance in a cost-efficient way, with service that’s live and available today,”
added Parthsarathi Trivedi, Co-Founder and CEO of Skylo. “Operating with a standards-based solution provides automotive OEMs the predictability and reliability they need as they integrate satellite connectivity in their multi-year product roadmap.”
The collaboration between Cubic Telecom and Skylo Technologies represents a significant advancement in vehicle connectivity, combining satellite and cellular networks to deliver more reliable and comprehensive communication solutions. This partnership not only addresses current connectivity challenges but also sets the stage for future innovations in automotive technology, ensuring that vehicles are better equipped to handle the demands of modern transportation.
