South Korean manufacturer HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has selected Iridium Communications to provide satellite connectivity for its Hi MATE vehicle monitoring system.
The integration allows HD Hyundai to extend the reach of Hi MATE鈥檚 services, which include location tracking, diagnostic data, and geofencing, to new regions and markets worldwide.
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Hi MATE is used for remote management of excavators and wheel loaders by delivering information such as engine hours, fuel consumption, and other performance metrics.
The solution monitors equipment to reduce downtime and support daily operations, and provides daily reports that notify operators in advance regarding equipment location and operational information.
The addition of Iridium鈥檚 satellite Internet-of-Things connection means users can monitor machinery in real time from remote sites where traditional network infrastructure is unavailable, said Iridium.
Iridium operates a mobile satellite network that covers the planet, providing voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services.
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By GlobalDataIts technology offers an alternative to fixed on-site communications systems by enabling worldwide asset connectivity.
The company supplies satellite links for customers in sectors where critical operational data must be transmitted reliably from distant or difficult-to-reach locations.
Iridium also works with partner companies to deliver global communications services across a variety of industries.
In 2024, Iridium expanded its service offering through the acquisition of Satelles, adding advanced PNT capabilities to its portfolio. The company is headquartered in Virginia, US.
Iridium executive vice-president Tim Last said: 鈥淎s a leading equipment manufacturer, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has set the bar high for reliability by adding Iridium’s low-latency, reliable connectivity to Hi MATE, enabling their customers to get critical data regardless of deployment conditions.
鈥淲ith Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD), Hyundai’s customers gain unmatched global coverage and mission-critical reliability, key advantages for equipment operating in even the most remote locations.鈥�
In May this year, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment opened a factory at its Ulsan Campus in Dong-gu, South Korea.
