emnify, a prominent player in IoT connectivity, has forged a strategic alliance with OQTEC, a 5G satellite IoT connectivity provider. This collaboration aims to extend emnify’s IoT SuperNetwork by integrating OQTEC’s low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, facilitating enhanced connectivity solutions. This move follows emnify’s strategy to expand its reach and capabilities in the IoT sector, addressing the growing demand for seamless connectivity in diverse and remote regions. By joining forces, both companies seek to break down existing barriers in satellite network services, offering more accessible and cost-effective solutions.
Earlier reports discussed the increasing need for reliable IoT connectivity, especially in remote areas where traditional cellular networks fall short. Previous collaborations in the industry have tried to address similar challenges but often faced limitations in scalability and cost-effectiveness. emnify’s partnership with OQTEC builds on these efforts, aiming to provide a more comprehensive solution that leverages both companies’ strengths in satellite and cellular technology.
Expanding IoT Horizons
By leveraging OQTEC’s 10 commercial LEO satellites, emnify aims to broaden its service footprint beyond its existing geostationary satellite offerings. This expansion will enable lower latency and higher bandwidth capabilities, crucial for applications like remote asset tracking, smart agriculture, and predictive maintenance. The integration of cellular and satellite connectivity from a single SIM and platform opens up new possibilities for IoT deployments in previously unreachable areas.
Industry Perspectives
Alexander Schebler, emnify’s VP of Network Access, emphasized the importance of this partnership in advancing the IoT industry:
“emnify’s partnership with OQTEC represents a significant step forward in the IoT industry. For too long, enterprises have been forced to rely on costly and often proprietary satellite network services for wireless IoT solutions in remote locations, limiting their ability to fully capitalize on the potential of their device fleets. With OQTEC’s 5G satellite NTN technology, we will explore how together we can break down those barriers by delivering a faster, truly cost-effective and universally accessible solution for all emnify customers.”
Omar Qaise, OQTEC’s founder and CEO, echoed this sentiment:
“We are excited to partner with emnify and explore the opportunity to make our satellite network available for all its customers worldwide. With our 10 existing satellites and more to be launched we could expand emnify’s SuperNetwork while offering low latency and large capacity communication via our 3GPP standard based LEO satellite constellation.”
This partnership signifies a crucial development in IoT connectivity, merging satellite and terrestrial mobile communications systems to offer reliable connectivity even beyond cellular range. For enterprises, this means they can maximize the potential of their device fleets through emnify’s existing cloud infrastructure, paving the way for innovations in various sectors. The collaboration underscores emnify’s ongoing commitment to providing global coverage and reliable IoT connectivity, irrespective of geographical challenges.
