As part of the expansion of IoT connectivity, EchoStar Mobile and Symes have announced a strategic partnership that promises to redefine the wireless connectivity landscape. This partnership will combine the renowned expertise of EchoStar Mobile in satellite services and Symes's leadership in the design and development of connected objects, paving the way for a new era of robust and reliable IoT solutions.
EchoStar Mobile, a division of EchoStar Corporation, has long been a cornerstone in the field of satellite communications, offering connectivity solutions worldwide. Symes, on the other hand, is renowned for its expertise in designing and developing innovative connected objects, offering tailored solutions for a wide range of clients across various industrial sectors.
This strategic partnership will leverage the respective strengths of both companies to create new market opportunities in various sectors. By combining EchoStar Mobile’s satellite connectivity expertise with Symes’s ability to design bespoke IoT solutions, the two companies aim to meet the growing connectivity needs in critical environments and expand access to the Internet of Things in previously unreachable regions.
According to Telemaco MELIA, General Director of EchoStar Mobile, this partnership marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to provide unparalleled global connectivity. “By joining forces with Symes, we are confident that we can accelerate the adoption of the Internet of Things and deliver tangible benefits to our customers worldwide,” said Mr. Melia.
Similarly, the CEO of Symes, Thierry De Vreese, expressed confidence in the opportunities this partnership would bring.
“We are excited to collaborate with EchoStar Mobile to extend the reach of our IoT solutions to new frontiers. Together, we aim to create innovative solutions that address the unique needs of our clients, while opening new possibilities in the connected world of tomorrow.”
The bidirectional connectivity with no latency, enabled by EchoStar’s geostationary satellite, is a key asset, especially in real-time applications.
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This partnership between EchoStar Mobile and Symes promises to push the boundaries of IoT connectivity and open new opportunities in diverse fields such as agriculture, logistics, and energy.