At the beginning of a new year, before we look to the future and plan for what’s next, we want to reflect on 2024. It was a year where we participated in exciting progression, shared collaborations, and celebrated industry recognition, and we’re proud of the significant strides we made across events, product launches, partnerships, and industry accolades.
Below, we share some of our top highlights from the past 12 months.
Showcasing Innovation at Industry Events
This year, EchoStar Mobile took centre stage at numerous high-profile events:
- IoT Solutions World Congress: Along with exhibiting with our partners, CyRIC IoT and Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS), we hosted two successful networking events at the IoT Solutions World Congress, giving industry leaders extended opportunities to share insights and opinions.
- LoRaWAN® Live: We were proud sponsors of LoRaWAN® Live in Europe, where we presented and exhibited. Here, the team showcased the powerful opportunities of satellite IoT and NTN LoRaWAN® in advancing connectivity.
- IoT Tech Expo Europe: This event kept us busy! In addition to exhibiting, we hosted our own sub-event, “Satellite IoT Delivered: Expanding Your IoT Use Cases”, in collaboration with Actility, Semtech and the LoRa Alliance®. Meanwhile, our VP Telemaco Melia took part in an engaging panel discussion on Environmental IoT.
- Enlit Europe: This event marked the first reveal of our new Satellite IoT Relay solution, with hands-on demonstrations by the team. Exhibiting alongside our partners, ProEsys, discussions also centred on energy transition and how satellite IoT supports critical infrastructure.
- Electronica: At this event in Munich, we exhibited alongside Semtech, highlighting technological advancements in satellite-enabled IoT technologies.
These events underscored our commitment to driving conversations and developments around achieving seamless global connectivity using the tools of IoT and satellites.
Game-Changing Product Launches
In 2024, we continued to break new ground in satellite IoT solutions and collaborated with our partners to launch some exciting new products:
- Satellite IoT Relay (EM-SR): We designed this trail-blazing device to offer an easy, affordable and flexible way to fill terrestrial coverage gaps. Launched in December, the EM-SR enables all points of the LoRaWAN® network to be connected, even in those areas previously deemed inaccessible or uneconomical.
- Connected One: Following our exciting new partnership with Connected, we supported the launch of Connected One, a portable tracking device that transforms any smartphone into a satellite-enabled communication tool by leveraging the direct-to-satellite connectivity of our LoRa®-enabled IoT network. Connected One empowers users to stay connected and safe, even off-grid.
These innovations further established EchoStar Mobile as a leader in making satellite IoT more accessible and practical.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaboration has been at the heart of our success in 2024. Key new partnerships include:
- Connected: We supported the launch of Connected One, redefining safety and connectivity for adventurers and professionals alike.
- Swisscom and Actility: We expanded our LoRaWAN® footprint across Europe, enhancing IoT connectivity solutions for a broader audience.
- Murata and Kyocera AVX: This strategic partnership saw an innovative new satellite IoT connectivity solution brought to market, designed to offer real-time connectivity and low-power capabilities for applications in agriculture, smart metering and asset tracking industries.
- The Creative Hive: Working with this innovative company, we’re supporting the design of connected systems that seek to enhance productivity while minimising the environmental footprint with the help of our satellite solutions.
- SkyFive: This partnership was confirmed in December following an earlier collaboration that saw the completion of a series of flight tests of dual satellite and terrestrial connectivity for command and control (C2) of urban air vehicles with Airbus.
- Beecham Research Collaboration: Our contribution to the comprehensive report, Asset Tracking with IoT: On the Ground and from Satellite, provided valuable insights into evolving trends and use cases in asset tracking.
These alliances demonstrate our dedication to delivering impactful, collaborative solutions to meet diverse industry needs.
Awards and Recognition
We are proud to have received prestigious industry accolades this year:
- The IoT Global Awards: We kicked off the year by winning the Start-Up, Business Development Or Ecosystem Of The Year category for our Maxxive IoT
- Frost & Sullivan’s European Enabling Technology Leadership Award in the IoT NTN Industry 2024: This recognition highlights our commitment to advancing IoT non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies and delivering transformative solutions to our clients.
- The LoRa Alliance® Leadership Awards: Presented at the LoRaWAN® Live event, this award recognised our VP and General Manager, Telemaco Melia, for serving on the Board of Directors and leading the Satellite Task Force to advance the NTN LoRaWAN® satellite market.
These awards are a testament to the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of the EchoStar Mobile team.
Looking Ahead to 2025
While 2024 has been an incredible year, we’re not slowing down. The EchoStar Mobile team is already working on exciting new projects, partnerships, and events for 2025. We’re committed to expanding the limits of what’s possible and creating new solutions that redefine the potential of satellite IoT connectivity.
Thank you to our clients, partners, and team for making 2024 a year to remember. Stay tuned as we continue to innovate and grow in the coming year.
Please get in touch with our team if you’d like to know more about our work in 2024.