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Eutelsat will be at the core connectivity is just as essential, satellite is IoT FIRST – simple, inexpensive IoT
connectivity via satellite
the only technology capable of delivering
of the Internet of Things reliable connectivity to these assets. IoT FIRST is a simple, integrated solution
revolution, connecting delivering two-way IP connectivity
businesses to assets in Redefining the rules of global IoT between remote assets and the cloud.
connectivity
Leveraging shared platforms for space and
ways not possible before. Eutelsat will be at the core of the ground segments, IoT FIRST is based on
Through a global fleet of Internet of Things revolution, connecting Eutelsat’s own and partners’ technologies.
Designed to meet the specific IoT technical
businesses to assets in ways not
geostationary satellites, possible before. Through a global fleet & business requirements, terminals have
and soon via a unique of geostationary satellites, and soon via low power consumption with advanced
a unique constellation of Low-Earth Orbit
power saving modes, and operate with
constellation of Low- nanosatellites, Eutelsat is redefining the small, inexpensive antenna. The hub
Earth Orbit nanosatellites, rules of global IoT connectivity. Whether has high spectral efficiency with no data
Eutelsat is redefining fixed or on the move, across land and overheads and can support hundreds of
ocean, Eutelsat will revolutionise the way
thousands of terminals.
the rules of global IoT businesses access and use data from
connectivity. assets, no matter where they are deployed, IoT FIRST is a simple,
in a simple and affordable way.
integrated solution deliver-
The Internet of Things will connect billions IoT FIRST is Eutelsat’s inaugural IoT ing two-way IP connectivity
of assets service. A simple, innovative satellite- between remote assets
As customer expectations become based IP connectivity solution, it is
increasingly demanding, and delivery designed to connect businesses to remote and the cloud. Leveraging
technologies push the art of the possible, assets, anywhere, inexpensively. Whether shared platforms for space
the need to connect remote assets you need to monitor industrial pipelines, and ground segments,
which exchange data with cloud-based or connect rural ATMs, Eutelsat IoT FIRST
applications and solutions has massive enables enterprises to transmit data IoT FIRST is based on
implications for enterprises. With more between remote assets and the cloud, Eutelsat’s own and
data from more sources, and faster data ensuring faster, more efficient and more
processing, the business opportunities reliable communications than any other partners’ technologies.
enabled by IoT are limitless. Consequently, method.
the number of connected assets is forecast
to grow massively, from 8.3 billion in In the second half of 2020, Eutelsat will The bundled, turnkey service, with a single
2019 to 21.5 billion in 2025 (IoT Analytics expand its portfolio of IoT solutions to the subscription fee, is proposed at the lowest
Research 2018). mobility market, enabling enterprises to price-point of alternative satellite-based
connect assets on the move, addressing solutions, in the range of cellular IoT
With such a diverse range of industries verticals like transportation and logistics, connectivity services. Unlike traditional
concerned, from telecoms, to oil and gas, automotive and maritime industries. VSAT terminals, the integrated solution
agriculture and banking, assets must be includes a compact, low-power satellite
connected on very remote objects, however,
the vast majority do not require high-
speed communication and the amount of
data exchanged is small, typically ranging
from a few to a few hundred Megabytes per
month per asset. Nevertheless, connecting
remote assets remains a challenge.
Terrestrial networks – whether wired or
wireless – are far from ubiquitous. They are
designed to connect people and as such,
only cover the more populated places.
But assets can be located anywhere,
including rural and environmentally-
challenging territories such as mountains,
deserts, or at sea, and dispersed across
multiple territories. In these situations,
where secure, guaranteed, cost-effective IoT FIRST is a turnkey communication service managed by Eutelsat

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