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Iridium provides global connectivity for XCMG’s heavy equipment

September 12, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Matthew J Desch of Iridium

Iridium Communications Inc., announced that Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), will deploy Iridium IoT (internet of things) services on its global fleet of heavy equipment, starting with excavators and expanding to loaders and crane trucks as needed. XCMG will utilise Iridium’s global network to maintain critical connectivity with their heavy equipment in main locations including AustraliaSoutheast AsiaLatin AmericaAfrica, and Central Asia.

XCMG has chosen Iridium Edge, a productive, plug-and-play satellite IoT terminal, as it complements terrestrial based solutions to create a highly secure connectivity experience worldwide and simplifies implementing Iridium IoT services on their fleet. With easy integration, XCMG can deploy terminals to their heavy equipment, allowing them to understand asset condition and performance, address customer needs, and save on development costs and time to market.

“As a world class OEM, XCMG continues to demonstrate their forward-thinking approach and innovation in the heavy equipment industry. By leveraging Iridium’s truly global, weather-resilient satellite connectivity on their machinery, XCMG is enabling a better user experience with advanced, cutting-edge solutions to their customers worldwide.” says Matthew J Desch, CEO, Iridium.

As the second quarter of 2023, Iridium’s commercial IoT subscribers grew by 19% from the year-ago period, reaching 1,578,000 customers, further cementing company’s place as premier satellite IoT company. This growth demonstrates widespread adoption of Iridium’s unmatched coverage, security, and ease of integration across various industries.

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