Singtel subsidiary Optus Business signed agreement with nanosatellite company Myriota to expand IoT connectivity to remote areas in Australia

Briefing

Singtel subsidiary Optus Business signed agreement with nanosatellite company Myriota to expand IoT connectivity to remote areas in Australia

August 22, 2019

Briefing

  • IoT Network Partnership – Optus Business announced partnership with Australian nanosatellite IoT company Myriota to expand connectivity for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices and applications to remote areas in Australia
  • Combined Technologies – Combines Optus Business’ national networks and digital capabilities with Myriota’s direct-to-orbit nanosatellite technology
  • How It Works – Nanosatellites connect with IoT modules that securely transfer data directly to cloud
  • Advantages – Will provide low-cost and long battery life connectivity to millions of devices across industries
  • Applications – Include asset tracking, sensor monitoring, data logging and compression, event triggering, and smart power management
  • Implications – Enables companies to track assets in remote areas, leading to development of more IoT apps

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology, Telecommunications

Function

IT Infrastructure, Marketing and Business Development

Organization

Myriota, Singtel

Source

Original Publication Date

August 20, 2019

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