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u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technology, and ORBCOMM, a pioneer in IoT technology, have announced a partnership to develop solutions for the convergence of terrestrial and satellite IoT communications markets.

According to the Ericsson Mobility Report, the number of cellular IoT connections is projected to reach around 5.5 billion by 2028, while the satellite IoT communications market is expected to triple by 2025. Combining these two technologies offers the potential for gap-free global connectivity for IoT communications.

Through this partnership, u-blox will integrate support for ORBCOMM’s satellite communication protocols into its UBX-R52/S52 LPWA modem SoC. This integration will result in a chipset that is smaller, less complex, cost-effective, and offers dual connectivity. It will be at the core of future u-blox module products, enabling connected solutions almost anywhere in the world.

The UBX-R52/S52 chipset is designed for long-lifecycle IoT applications, strengthening u-blox’s leadership in asset tracking. The partnership with ORBCOMM will expand the addressable market for IoT applications, including remote locations without reliable cellular coverage.

The collaboration between ORBCOMM and u-blox will cater to various industrial IoT use cases. It will enable asset tracking in logistics, retail, and manufacturing; tracking and telematics equipment for agriculture, construction, and mining; livestock tracking; and industrial sensors, among others.

The partnership aims to meet the emerging demand from IoT deployers for solutions capable of connecting devices virtually anywhere on Earth, including remote and isolated environments.

By combining ORBCOMM’s satellite technology with u-blox’s innovative chipset, customers deploying IoT solutions in industries like supply chain, heavy equipment, and agriculture will benefit from ubiquitous coverage, device simplicity, optimal reliability, and longevity.

This partnership between u-blox and ORBCOMM is set to drive the evolution of the industry by offering highly integrated terrestrial and satellite IoT communications solutions.

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