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On Cloud 66 Series (Part 2): How Iridium® CloudConnect Makes Your Connected Server Application Simple, Flexible (and Fun!)

Welcome back to Cloud 66! We missed you. In case you missed our first post, we introduced the Iridium CloudConnect Short Burst Data® (SBD®) on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Quick Start, and gave an overview of how this resource helps developers and their teams implement the service. For this edition, we wanted to get even more technical, and to take you on a deep dive of the different ways developers can use Iridium CloudConnect for their cloud-based back-end applications. So, without further ado, let’s dive in.

Connectivity at Sea with Alex Thomson Racing and Nokia Bell Labs

Join Alex Thomson Racing and Nokia Bell Labs as they share an insight into the work that took place in the lead up to the Vendée Globe 2020 to ensure that Alex was better connected than ever before, as he raced solo around the world. While sailing offshore,...

Iridium’s Unique Role in the Polar Regions

To celebrate Earth Day, we wanted to share some of the innovative ways the Iridium® network is supporting polar scientific research and environmental monitoring applications in the polar regions. As the only communications network that provides reliable, truly global...

Bring Your Child to Work Day – Iridium Online Museum Scavenger Hunt

The Iridium Online Museum is a tribute to the thousands of people who have helped shape our story over the years, many of whom are still closely involved today. Development of this museum began shortly after the conclusion of the Iridium® NEXT launch program in order...

Iridium’s Collaborative Efforts with Arizona State University’s Engineering Projects in Community Service Program (EPICS)

The Engineering Projects in Community Service program, known as EPICS, is a national award-winning social entrepreneurship program that enables ASU students to design, build and deploy systems to solve engineering-based problems for charities, schools, and other not-for-profit organizations. These ASU students seek to solve problems on a global scale and explore ways they can solve technical challenges to make the world a better place. Iridium and the team at the Iridium Technical Support Center (TSC) in Chandler, Arizona have been working closely with the EPICS team to support their various projects.

What is Satellite IoT and How is it Used?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a world in and of itself with “smart” technology impacting nearly all facets of society. When the average person thinks about IoT, examples such as connected thermostats, home security systems and cars come to mind, but this is just the...

Enhanced Safety and Simplified Compliance Optimize North African Fishing Operators

Iridium partner Marlink’s expanded relationship with Soremar Group brings new Iridium GMDSS and VMS solutions

Expert Tips: Top Considerations for Selecting a Maritime SATCOM Solution

A major part of a vessel manager’s role is choosing a communications system for the ship. While this choice may seem simple, it is a critical decision that impacts safety, business continuity and crew morale during voyages. It is important for mariners to understand...

Norwegian Fishing Trawler Trygvason Makes History as First Iridium® GMDSS Commercial Activation

Shortly following launch of Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) in December 2020, the first activation of a terminal was completed by partner Applied Satellite Technology Limited (AST). Found in the Norwegian town of Haugesund, the fishing...

On Cloud 66 Series (Part 1): Introducing the Iridium CloudConnect SBD on AWS “Quick Start”: Truly Global IoT in Just a Few Clicks

It’s time to get technical! Welcome to the On Cloud 66 series. This blog series will focus on all things Iridium CloudConnect, showcasing helpful resources and real-life examples of how the service is transforming the satellite-IoT market. To kick off the series, we...