Skylo and Particle streamline satellite connectivity
- August 7, 2024
- Steve Rogerson
California-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications pioneer Skylo Technologies and Particle, the edge-to-cloud infrastructure for the IoT, have partnered to streamline satellite connectivity, management and deployment for developers.
The integration of Skylo’s satellite connectivity with Particle’s IoT platform provides developers a comprehensive, multi-radio option for building and deploying IoT products without having to worry about whether they have cellular coverage or not. This includes access to Particle’s device management services, data intelligence tools and secure, scalable cloud infrastructure, all optimised for use with NTN connectivity powered by Skylo.
Developers will be able to connect directly to Skylo’s NTN through the Particle IoT platform-as-a-service (PaaS).
“Skylo’s mission has always been to make satellite connectivity available to all and, by partnering with Particle, we are empowering developers to create a completely new generation of IoT that were previously unimaginable,” said Parthsarathi Trivedi, CEO of Skylo. “This breakthrough in IoT development provides a seamless, reliable link between edge devices and the cloud, regardless of location.”
Zach Supalla, CEO of Particle, added: “With Particle’s expertise in IoT technology and Skylo’s innovative approach to satellite communications, we are thrilled to embark on this journey together. This partnership is about more than just technology, it’s about unlocking new possibilities for developers and businesses that can truly make a difference in the world.”
Applications range from precision agriculture and maritime logistics to environmental monitoring and emergency services, all of which require consistent and reliable communication capabilities.
Developers interested in leveraging this technology can expect the NTN-accessible M-SoM system-on-module and Muon development board to be available for order through Particle’s store in the coming months. Skylo and Particle will provide support and resources to ensure developers can increase the potential of their IoT projects. Skylo requires certification for devices, chipsets and modules to integrate seamlessly into the Skylo network.
More information on certification can be found at www.skylo.tech/skylo-certification-program. For more information about the partnership and the upcoming availability of NTN-accessible hardware, visit store.particle.io.
Skylo Technologies (www.skylo.tech) is an NTN service provider based in Mountain View, California, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites.
Particle (particle.io) is an edge-to-cloud infrastructure for the IoT, helping thousands of companies power connected machines, sensors and devices. Particle provides everything needed to build an IoT product in one tightly-integrated platform, so users can focus their time and energy on product, application, data and customers. Hundreds of manufacturers, thousands of start-ups and 260,000 developers use Particle to power their IoT products.