Blue Sky Network has debuted a new dual-mode data management solution called SkyLink for land, air, sea, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It offers both Iridium's Certus service and local GSM/LTE connectivity for continuous sensor reporting, asset utilization, IoT monitoring, and two-way messaging. Skylink said the software and hardware configuration was engineered to capture…

Iridium Communications will kick off a series of partnership-driven field exercises on Friday called Operation Arctic Lynx (OAL) involving more than 20 government and commercial organizations deploying Iridium services above 60 degrees North latitude and stretching as far as 82 degrees North latitude. OAL will run through June 26. During the two week period, the…

Kymeta and Comtech EF Data Corp. have formed a technology partnership to pair the Kymeta u8 mobility terminal with Comtech a modem. The companies announced Tuesday that the u8 terminal is interoperable with Comtech’s SLM-5650B modem, using open-source standard Open Antenna to Modem Interface Protocol (OpenAMIP) for antenna-router integration. This pairing is aimed at expanding…

Iridium and Thales Group will provide connectivity for the Mayflower, a fully autonomous vessel, that will sail on a transatlantic research mission this year. The companies announced May 27 that they have been selected as the Mayflower’s communications partner, but did not disclose a dollar value for the deal.  The Mayflower is an autonomous ship…