Satellite Connectivity and Mission Critical IoT: An in-depth look

12/12/2025 28 min
Satellite Connectivity and Mission Critical IoT: An in-depth look

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the IoT Now Podcast, host George Malim explores the fast-evolving world of mission-critical communications with Mark O’Connell, general manager for EMEA and APAC at Globalstar and Jim Morrish, founding partner at Transforma Insights.From first responders and critical infrastructure to agriculture, environmental monitoring and hazardous-materials transport, mission-critical means something different to every organisation. So how is satellite connectivity stepping up to meet those diverse demands?Our guests discuss the increasing accessibility of satellite technology, the impact of falling launch and hardware costs and the rise of hybrid terrestrial-satellite systems that keep communications resilient when it matters most. They also examine cybersecurity risks, the role of AI and edge intelligence, and why low Earth orbit (LEO) networks are becoming central to global IoT strategies.Sit back and listen…

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