Satellite communications provider Iridium Communications has launched Certus 9704, its latest IoT module. The company has also launched an accompanying development kit.

The new module features Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) technology and supports satellite IoT applications that require real-time data analysis, analytics and automated decision-making.

The Iridium Certus 9704 provides larger file transfer sizes and faster message speeds than previous Iridium IoT modules, delivering data, picture, and audio messages for industrial IoT and machine-to-machine use cases.

“We’ve now packed more capability and value into the smallest module ever from Iridium,” said Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium. “When companies choose to develop with Iridium, they know they are partnering with the leader in satellite IoT applications, and we’ll support them through the development and deployment of their solutions. We’re excited to see how they implement this new technology.”

“The Iridium Certus 9704 module and Development Kit were designed with the developer in mind,” said Omar Azad, associate director, product management, Iridium. “We want to make it as easy as possible for anyone to experience the new module’s capabilities and quality of the IMT service. When they’re ready to take the next step and build a product to take to market, we’re there to support them with our decades of experience in the satellite IoT space.”