{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 224 - Spectrum, Payloads, and the Future of Satellite AIoT","description":"In this episode, we spoke with Ian Itz, Executive Director of IoT at Iridium, about how satellite connectivity is transforming the reach and resilience of IoT solutions worldwide. Ian went from building satellites for the U.S. Navy and Air Force to leading Iridium\u2019s IoT business, where he oversees global partnerships and next-generation satellite-enabled modules. We explored how Iridium\u2019s unique low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation is supporting both industrial and consumer applications, and how standards-based approaches such as NB-IoT are expanding the satellite IoT ecosystem. Key Insights: \u2022 Global coverage at scale: Iridium operates a 75-satellite LEO constellation, providing always-on connectivity anywhere on Earth, enabling reliable communication in maritime, aviation, heavy equipment, regulated fishing, and consumer markets. \u2022 No service sunsets: Iridium maintains backward compatibility for legacy devices, ensuring IoT deployments can operate for 10+ years without forced upgrades, while still adding new higher-throughput modules like the 9704. \u2022 Standards-based evolution: Beyond proprietary protocols, Iridium is integrating NB-IoT over its network with partners such as Nordic Semiconductor, giving customers more choice and flexibility. \u2022 Edge + AIoT synergy: By processing data at the edge and sending only essential packets via satellite, customers reduce costs and improve efficiency. AIoT adoption is accelerating this model for industrial and consumer use cases. \u2022 Security and precision: With its new PNT (Positioning, Navigation &amp;amp; Timing) service, Iridium enhances GPS resilience, detecting spoofing and providing verified location data, critical for sensitive IoT deployments. IoT ONE database: https:\/\/www.iotone.com\/case-studies The Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https:\/\/asiagrowthpartners.com\/ ","author_name":"Industrial IoT Spotlight","author_url":"https:\/\/www.iotone.com\/podcasts","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38263600\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193184210"}