2 MIN. READ Market research predicts that the total revenues of the dedicated internet of Things (IoT) will reach $990 million by 2030. This forecast flows from the ability of satellites to connect IoT devices. The need... Read More
2 MIN. READ Wildfires ravage property and shatter lives. In 2018, the Camp Fire, the most destructive fire in California history, devastated whole communities, and investigators implicated power lines in touching off the blaze. In 2019, the Kincade... Read More
The possibility of space collisions by satellite mega-constellations gets a lot of press. Still, many vital services would be impossible without satellites. At the Satellite Show of 2021, industry experts discussed deploying and maintaining low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites. Pacôme... Read More
Most people in the U.S. have likely have heard about the massive bombing in Nashville on Christmas Day. Fortunately, human injuries were minimal—only the perpetrator died and three people were injured. However, according to the Tennessean, the blast... Read More
Utility companies value satellite technology to improve their efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. For years they have relied on geographic information systems (GIS) for precise infrastructure mapping and locating. Utilities also use satellites for remote imaging and... Read More
Disasters can wreak havoc on your business communications and enterprise networks. Although commercial communications networks are built to be highly resilient, if a disaster is severe enough or lasts long enough, your landline network and even your Wi-Fi... Read More
When disaster strikes, it’s difficult to maintain communications in the affected area and damage estimations can be dangerous. Satellite technology can help solve both of these issues quickly when time is of the essence. Reliable communications... Read More
With natural disasters becoming more common and intense, it’s important to use the tools available to lend a helping hand. Satellite technology has many beneficial uses in relation to minimizing the impact felt from these disruptive events. The... Read More
Critical infrastructure such as railways, pipelines and electrical grids is susceptible to manmade threats. These unfortunate incidents are time-consuming and expensive to remedy. Satellite technology improves communication and helps diagnose potential problems in vital infrastructure quickly and accurately.... Read More
Recent wildfires prompted the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to investigate the potential responsibility of utility companies and issue new regulations. Three companies, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric Company(PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric company,... Read More
