The Race for LEO Space: Geo-political and socioeconomic influences for 2025

As we begin a new year with new political appointments and new economic influences, what does this mean for “the Race for LEO Space”?

Join Globalstar, Kaleido Intelligence and IoT Now to hear the latest insights on what could be next for the Satellite & IoT industries.

You will learn about:

• Considerations for a LEO constellation and what environmental impact could this have?
• Possible impact with new political appointments throughout various governments and what does that mean commercially and geo-politically?
• Spectrum allocation and advocacy for LEO constellations and how that may affect other network operators?
• Communication consumption trends and buying preferences
• What the 2025 outlook is for Globalstar and other satellite communication providers as we negotiate through these waters?

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Clarifai partners with Arrow Electronics to accelerate commercial AI adoption and distribution

Clarifai, a global contributor in AI and pioneer of the full-stack AI platform, has announced its partnership with?Arrow Electronics, a Fortune 500 technology distributor, to deliver flexible, end-to-end AI capabilities that help companies maximise business value from AI projects. This collaboration appoints Arrow as Clarifai’s official commercial distributor, accelerating AI adoption across industries by using Arrow’s extensive global distribution network.

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MWC25 Barcelona – pre-event press conference

Watch the playback video of the MWC25 Barcelona pre-event press conference held on 29 January 2025 in Barcelona. Watch the GSMA’s Director General Mats Granryd; Chief Marketing Officer, Lara Dewar and GSMA Ltd.’s Chief Executive Officer unveil key highlights to expect from the upcoming MWC25 Barcelona event taking place 3 – 6 March 2025.

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IoT Insights and best Practices from Thales

We caught up with Thales for two exclusive interviews after their Smart Cities & IoT Innovation Awards 2024 win at this year’s Future Digital Awards. Stephane Quetglas, the Marketing Director at Thales Cyber security and Digital Identity, unveiled cutting-edge insights and best practices in IoT connectivity and security. Discover how Thales is at the forefront and shaping the future of IoT innovation.

These two interviews cover a range of topics including:

• Scaling and Simplifying IoT Deployments:?Learn how businesses can efficiently manage large-scale IoT networks with flexible eSIM products and seamless integration with various connectivity providers.
• Ensuring Reliable Operations:?Explore how advanced technologies and robust services provide consistent and reliable connectivity, essential for maintaining extensive device fleets.
• Real-World Applications:Automotive:?Leveraging eCall and flexible connectivity solutions.Smart Metering:?Optimizing performance and coverage.FWA:?Fixed wireless access for 5G home broadband.
• Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions, chip-to-cloud:?Understand core aspects of IoT cybersecurity like device identity management and hardware secure modules (HSMs), with examples including secure automotive data and smart grid applications.
• Trends in IoT:?Prepare for the latest GSMA IoT standard SGP.32 and regulatory impacts like the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), and the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) which will reshape IoT security approaches.

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Global Telesat Communications sees 35% YoY growth in SPOT and satellite IoT device sales in 2024

Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of?Globalstar, Inc., the next-generation mobile satellite and communications service provider, has announced that UK-based wireless and satellite technology reseller,?Global Telesat Communications (GTC), a subsidiary of?NextPlat Corp., has seen sales of Globalstar?SPOT and satellite Internet of Things (IoT)?devices increase, a 35% boost compared to the same period in 2023.

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The Role of Network Inventory in Streamlined Telecom Service Delivery

In the fast-evolving world of telecommunications, efficiency and accuracy are the cornerstones of providing high-quality services to customers. At the heart of this system are several critical processes, including order management, service orchestration, and network inventory management. These processes, when tightly integrated, allow telecom providers to streamline service delivery, reduce operational costs, and ensure the reliability of the services they offer.

Understanding the Basics: Order Management, Service Orchestration, and Network Inventory

At its core, order management ensures that telecom customers receive the services they request in a timely and accurate manner. It’s a process that begins with receiving customer orders and extends through provisioning and activation of services. However, managing customer orders becomes a complex task when those services depend on a vast array of network resources.

Service orchestration bridges this gap. It ensures that the ordered service is not only provisioned but also activated correctly across all the necessary network platforms. The orchestration system acts as a conductor, guiding how different network components collaborate to deliver a service. Without proper orchestration, service delivery would be manual, slow, and error prone.

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