A strategic partnership agreement to deliver low-cost satellite IoT services globally is about to support use cases in Brazil, according to the partners Wyld Networks and Myriota.
Myriota, a provider of global satellite connectivity optimised for IoT devices, has announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Wyld Networks, a developer of innovative wireless technology solutions that enable affordable connectivity anywhere in the world.
Under the terms of the agreement Wyld will deploy Myriota’s Ultralite satellite communications supporting various use cases across North and South America, the first deployments to launch will include soil monitoring in Brazil and the US.
Myriota explains that its UltraLite network provides global low-power, lost cost IoT sensor connectivity to a broad range of industries and geographies.
Wyld Networks says it will be implementing its Wyld satellite IoT modem to support the UltraLite network. This will be configurable with SDI-12 and RS-485 interface options, giving customers the ability to flexibly integrate a range of different sensors.
SDI-12 and RS-485 are serial communication protocols. SDI-12 is specifically designed for low-power, digital environmental sensors. RS-485 is a more general-purpose industrial standard for robust, long-distance communication.
For first customer deployments, the combination of the satellite modem with soil moisture sensors is described as an ideal solution for long-range IoT monitoring, saving time over manual checking, with regular data and insights on soil conditions and crop health delivered from even the remotest areas over the satellite network.
The offering uses a constellation of LEO satellites. As Alastair Williamson, CEO of Wyld Networks, explains: “LEO satellite connectivity is unlocking transformational business models by combining low-power, low-cost connectivity in even the most remote regions, including for the 85% of the world’s surface where there are no cellular network.” He adds: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Myriota, and are already working with our first joint customers to roll-out connected sensor networks.”
