Iridium Communications has added a new connectivity module that can support artificial intelligence Internet of Things, or AIoT. The Iridium Certus 9704 can deliver real-time data analysis and enable automated decision-making, the McLean, Virginia-based company said Thursday.  New Offerings From Iridium According to the satellite communications provider, Iridium Certus 9704 is 34 percent smaller than […] More

Iridium Communications has launched Iridium Certus GMDSS, a service that provides users access to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System via satellite connectivity. Service Features The service’s other features include access to weather-resilient broadband communication, safety voice, distress alerts and Maritime Safety Information, Iridium said Wednesday. The new offering also covers additional regulated services […] More

Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies, jointly operating under the Eutelsat Group as a wholly owned independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary, have partnered with Iridium Communications to enhance satellite services for U.S. government customers. Under the agreement, EACOWT said Wednesday it will use Iridium’s Certus platform and satellite time and location services to offer enhanced low […] More

Iridium Communications has named Kalliroi Landry, a retired U.S. Space Force colonel, as government programs director, Fierce Network reported Monday. In this capacity, Landry will facilitate engagement with Department of Defense communities to advance data sharing, collaboration, transparency and adoption of commercial platforms. Scott Scheimreif, executive vice president of government programs at Iridium, said Landry […] More

A request by Iridium to make extending the functionality of narrowband internet of things for non-terrestrial networks an official part of the Work Plan for 3GPP Release 19 — set for completion by the fourth quarter of 2025 — has been approved by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. Iridium said Wednesday that the approval will […] More

Iridium Communications, a mobile satellite communications company, officially launched the Iridium Certus Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, or GMDSS, on Aug. 3. The company said Tuesday Iridium Certus GMDSS will work to integrate distress alert, safety voice, maritime safety information, long-range identification and tracking and ship security alert system features into a single terminal. The […] More

Iridium CEO Matt Desch accepted his 2024 Wash100 Award in a recent meeting with Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson, who founded the award. Wash100 annually recognizes government contracting industry executives that have exhibited exceptional leadership. These individuals are identified using an intense selection process that evaluates the impact of each nominee’s past accomplishments as well as their potential to continue shaping the GovCon field.

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Iridium Communications has secured a five-year contract from L3Harris Technologies to deliver timing sync services to U.S. data centers, crucial for safeguarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s infrastructure. Under the contract, Iridium will supply its satellite time and location service to over 36 L3Harris-operated communications network backbone nodes and a similar number of FAA facilities.

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For Iridium Communications CEO and 2024 Wash100 winner Matt Desch, the resolution of the various issues surrounding satellite-cellular convergence is "inevitable" but it is taking some time. One of the issues that remains unclear involves viable and profitable business models for direct-to-device converged services, though the satellite and cellular industries appear interested.

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Iridium Communications has hired John McNiff as vice president and general manager of the company's Space Development Agency business, bringing to the role over three decades of professional experience. The appointment went into effect on Feb. 5, the satellite communications company said Monday.

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Iridium Communications looks to expand its portfolio of assured positioning, navigation and timing services through a potential $115 million deal to acquire Satelles. Reston, Virginia-based Satelles is a provider of satellite-based time and location services that work to complement and secure GPS and other GNSS-reliant systems, Iridium said Monday.

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South Korea's Ministry of Defense has implemented Iridium Communications' satellite communications products and services to advance the South Korean army's position and data tracking capabilities. Arion Communication, an Iridium service provider, helped facilitate the deployment of over 1,000 Iridium Connected satellite position reporting equipment devices, Iridium said Wednesday.

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