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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.

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2 years ago

May 22, 2024

Nour Nasir

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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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For etisalat, More Bandwidth Is A Matter Of Digital Sovereignty

The etisalat group plans to expand its international capacity from 20 Tbps to more than 500 Tbps by 2030, with new routes designed for speed and resilience.

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2 days ago

October 6, 2026

Nour Nasir

for etisalat, more bandwidth is a matter of digital sovereignty

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By 2030, etisalat group plans to lift its international connectivity capacity to more than 500 terabits per second (Tbps), more than 25 times the 20 Tbps it has today. The group presented the expansion as preparation for rising AI demand and an important move for the UAE’s digital sovereignty.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed the launch of the project, which covers the UAE and international markets. Sheikh Mansour is also Chairman of the Emirates Investment Authority, etisalat group’s main shareholder.

He emphasized the role of coordinated national efforts in advancing the UAE’s AI and digital economy ambitions. “AI is a central pillar in our development journey moving forward,” he said, adding that developing the country’s digital capabilities would empower every institution, public and private, to build and innovate with AI “at the scale the coming decade will demand”.

“This project reflects our conviction that the UAE should not simply adopt AI, but govern it and build with it,” said H.E Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Alzaabi, Chairman of etisalat group. “That requires digital infrastructure at a scale that would prepare us for the future”. He cast greater international connectivity as a strategic answer to the challenges of processing and moving data globally.

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Beyond raw bandwidth, the expansion will introduce new connectivity routes intended to improve reliability and efficiency, and Alzaabi tied them directly to the sovereignty goal. “Delivered through diversified routes and low-latency design, the project is set to keep the country’s connection to the global digital economy fast, direct and resilient, while ensuring the UAE’s digital sovereignty,” he said.

He also linked the plan to the group’s 50-year commitment to building infrastructure for the nation. The announcement didn’t mention what the expansion will cost. Nor did it name the new routes or say who will build them, the details that would show what digital sovereignty means in practice.