- EchoStar and The Things Industries collaborate for hybrid satellite and terrestrial connectivity of IoT devices
Companies to showcase Plug-and-Play capability for seamless real-time connections across Europe at The Things Conference
MILTON KEYNES, England, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Mobile Limited, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), and The Things Industries today announced a collaboration to deploy hybrid Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. by satellite and LoRa® to companies throughout Europe. The companies have incorporated EchoStar's satellite IoT capabilities into The Things Stack, a reliable, cloud-based LoRaWAN network server, allowing customers to connect IoT devices for real-time, two-way communications over satellite or terrestrial networks. using a generic dual transport node.
"With plug-and-play simplicity, this collaboration between EchoStar Mobile and The Things Network allows terrestrial and satellite transportation to be easily integrated into the same node or module for IoT applications," explained Telemaco Melia, vice president and general manager of EchoStar Mobile. "It's a breakthrough that enables cost-effective IoT deployments with seamless coverage so customers can be sure their devices stay connected anytime, anywhere, within the service area, even in the most remote locations."
"Until now, LoRa technology was confined by the limits of terrestrial infrastructure. EchoStar's innovative and integrated approach to satellite connectivity breaks this barrier. Our collaboration offers all the key features of our generic node combined with the broad reach of EchoStar network to enable seamless, universal LoRaWAN access wherever the user is," said Wienke Giezeman, CEO of The Things Industries.
The collaboration introduces satellite connectivity to The Things Stack's LoRaWAN network server and its Generic Node Concept Edition, allowing customers to extend the reach and reliability of their connected IoT devices with a single click. With satellite capability – and a limited-time free trial for every connected device – businesses can effortlessly expand their IoT deployments to remote and challenging locations.
Last year, EchoStar Mobile introduced its LoRa-enabled pan-European IoT network, which now offers real-time, two-way LoRa connectivity to customers across Europe. Integration with The Things Stack Cloud powers this offering on a global scale, driving service continuity across multiple countries for customers in industries such as utilities, transportation, logistics, and agtech.
At the world's leading LoRaWAN event, The Things Conference, taking place on September 21-22 in Amsterdam, companies will showcase hybrid satellite-terrestrial IoT connectivity alongside The Things Industries' generic node concept release.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a leading network and technology services provider, delivering solutions for consumers, businesses, operators and governments worldwide under its Hughes®, HughesNet® and EchoStar® brands. In Europe, EchoStar operates under its subsidiary EchoStar Mobile Limited and in Australia, the company operates as EchoStar Global Australia. For more information, visit www.echostar.com and follow EchoStar on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Acerca de The Things Industries
The Things Industries is at the forefront of providing LoRaWAN network server solutions. Through The Things Stack, it offers a complete set of services and tools that ensure the secure management of millions of LoRaWAN devices in production around the world. Its flagship product, The Things Stack Cloud, offers a fully managed, SLA-backed cloud subscription, helping businesses around the world.
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