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Telecom Leader Myriota Introduces Satellite IoT Developer Platform
The hardware is known as FlexSense, and allows swift development and deployment of sensor-based and tracking solutions.

Myriota, a global telecommunications leader in field-generated intelligence, has unveiled FlexSense, a cutting-edge hardware platform tailored for developers to create sophisticated sensor-based IoT solutions.
FlexSense boasts advanced Bluetooth Low Energy and multi-sensor capabilities, driven by Myriota’s low-power satellite connectivity. With the ability to run on four AA batteries, FlexSense applications can operate for a staggering 10+ years.
In an industry-first, FlexSense allows providers to develop and deploy IoT tracking and sensing solutions within months instead of years. Myriota claims Installation is quick and easy, with operational readiness in mere minutes. The platform offers a code-free interface, plus features such as location tracking and monitoring of humidity, pressure, temperature, and vibration.
The FlexSense device features an IP67-rated, UV-resistant enclosure, capable of withstanding temperatures from -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to 158°F). It includes a preinstalled 3-meter cable with versatile sensor interfaces, including analog, digital, serial, and I2C, making it ideal for demanding real-world field trials.
Ben Cade, Myriota CEO, said: “With FlexSense, we redefine the IoT landscape, making it easier than ever before for developers to design and deploy IoT solutions that work anywhere. The technology works seamlessly with a variety of sensors, meaning our partners can rapidly customize the hardware to meet their unique specifications across a wide range of use cases”.
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This globally-launched technology has undergone extensive testing. Grundfos, a Denmark-based global leader in pump and water solutions, has already adopted Myriota FlexSense for a robust pump and tank monitoring system.
Tom Drew, Global Business Development Manager, Solar, Grundfos, explained: “Myriota is an indispensable partner for our business, enabling us to deliver our energy and water solutions for a wide range of use cases across the globe [and enabling] our customers to optimize operations over huge distances, reduce energy consumption, and maximize sustainability”.
FlexSense is the latest of many innovative solutions from the Australian-based Myriota. The company experienced 300% growth in 2023 and is now rapidly expanding worldwide.
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Checkout.com Brings Visa Direct Push-To-Card To The UAE
The payment company is the first acquirer in the UAE to launch Visa Direct’s solution, enabling safe, instant money transfers.

Checkout.com has taken the UAE a step closer to its goal of a fully digital economy by becoming the first acquirer in the country to offer Visa Direct’s Push-to-Card solution. The new service will streamline money transfers for both businesses and consumers, enabling near-instant transactions across local and international markets.
Visa Direct connects over 190 markets and supports over 8.5 billion endpoints, including cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets. Push-to-Card transactions enhance efficiency for business users and consumers by allowing money to be sent quickly and easily to eligible Visa cards while leveraging the company’s secure network for reliability.
“Visa Direct is transforming the way money moves globally, and we are excited to see Checkout.com leverage this technology to meet the evolving demands of businesses and individuals alike by offering them a faster, more convenient, and secure way to send and receive funds,” said Shahebaz Khan, Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, CEMEA.
The UAE has been at the forefront of digital payment adoption, driven by a national push toward a cashless economy. Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA at Checkout.com, emphasized this shift: “By providing seamless, secure, and real-time payout capabilities, we’re empowering merchants with the agility to thrive in this fast-evolving landscape, while effectively meeting the growing consumer demand for speed and convenience. The Push-to-Card solution not only reinforces our commitment to powering payment performance but also showcases our agility in bringing yet another innovation to the UAE market.”
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Checkout.com’s latest MENA eCommerce data highlights the region’s increasing engagement with financial technologies, with around 80% of consumers participating in activities beyond basic online payments, such as money transfers and personal wealth management. The growing demand for real-time financial transactions has made fast, seamless payment solutions a priority.
To meet this demand, Account Funding Transactions (AFTs) have gained traction in the UAE. By integrating AFTs with Visa’s Push-to-Card services, Checkout.com is helping merchants offer secure, real-time account top-ups. Currently processing over one million AFTs per month with Visa, Checkout.com is now playing a leading role in modernizing financial transactions in the region.
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