A recent partnership between global fixed-satellite operator and services provider, Spacecom Ltd. and satellite connectivity solutions company, AYECKA in February this year, has resulted in the successful launch of its Satellite IoT-as-a-Service, aimed at revolutionising digital agriculture in sub-Saharan Afric
By harnessing the capabilities of AMOS GEO satellites and AYECKA AR-1100 satcom terminals, Spacecom introduces a reliable, independent, and sustainable fully off-grid solution to bring efficient IoT services to rural areas across Africa. This comprehensive precision agriculture IoT solution, encompassing hardware to software, ensures a seamless experience, including real-time geofencing and activity monitoring, enhancing security and farm management through continuous monitoring. The reliable service is scalable and accessible on all devices with a user-friendly tailored dashboard app that is compatible with Android, iOS and Windows.
Spacecom recently deployed its satellite-based IoT service at Omega Farms in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The satellite plays a pivotal role in seamlessly tracking farm animals, particularly cattle, thereby enhancing overall farm management. The service also facilitates data collection and analysis, enabling fast response to evolving incidents. Plans are also underway to extend the usage of Spacecom’s IoT service. This expansion will involve the integration of panic buttons to bolster safety measures on the farm and the implementation of supervised gates and machinery for streamlined operations through real-time monitoring. In addition, Spacecom’s IoT capabilities will be augmented to include surveillance cameras, further enhancing security through advanced surveillance capabilities.
“Spacecom’s Satellite IoT-as-a-Service offers a secure, reliable, and cost-efficient solution for rural IoT applications," said Spacecom’s CEO Dan Zajicek. "The always-on real-time communication, off-the-shelf sensors, and user-friendly interfaces make it a simple and effective choice for the fast deployment of digital agriculture in rural areas such as Africa.”
For more information, visit: https://www.amos-spacecom.com/ and https://www.ayecka.com/
