Inmarsat has announced that RBC Signals will be the first partner to resell the firm’s IoT Connectivity Leasing solution — this agreement follows the successful testing of the solution, which enables the dynamic provisioning of satellite connectivity, depending on changing customer needs.
The proposition will enable customers of RBC Signals to create their own virtual satellite network by leasing a private slice of Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network, which is optimized for the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT solution providers will gain access to simple, affordable and flexible satellite connectivity, without the need to launch and maintain their own satellite constellations, allowing them to offer innovative IoT solutions to industries everywhere.
RBC Signals’ customers will now be able to select how often, and exactly when, they require satellite connectivity, paying only for what they need rather than being tied into a long-term leasing contract that could result in underutilized resources. RBC Signals’ customers will also have access to the added security of a hardened private network, ensuring a highly secure and reliable platform for end-users.
The successful on-air testing has shown partners can rapidly change beam coverage to meet the individual connectivity needs of businesses. This will support hourly visibility of key assets across rail networks to enable better supply-chain management, or twice weekly control and monitoring of water irrigation systems within the agriculture industry.
