John Deere Announces Request for Proposals for Satellite Communications Opportunity
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to enhance satellite communications (SATCOM) for its fleet of intelligent machines. This initiative aims to improve satellite connectivity for customers, enabling them to leverage innovative technologies that require real-time data and communication. The company seeks strategic partnerships to connect both new and retrofitted machines through SATCOM, leading to increased productivity and efficiency in agriculture. The effort reflects Deere's commitment to support global food and fuel production.
- Initiative to enhance satellite connectivity, improving operational efficiency for customers.
- Strategic partnership plans may lead to innovative agricultural technology developments.
- Focus on enhancing productivity and food production addressing global needs.
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MOLINE, Ill., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced it has issued a satellite communications (SATCOM)-focused request for proposals to secure a cutting-edge solution that will further connect its fleet of intelligent machines. This will enhance the satellite connectivity that Deere is already delivering to its customers today, and is a critical step in the company's commitment to creating value for farmers around the world.
"We believe SATCOM will unlock significant opportunities in agriculture by enabling farmers to take advantage of innovative technologies that rely on real-time information and communication," said Lane Arthur, VP of Data, Applications and Analytics at John Deere. "For example, autonomous tractors benefit from real-time communication through the John Deere Operations Center, as farmers use the app to start and stop the machine, monitor the job it's executing, and determine what it should do when it encounters an obstacle."
During the initial phase, Deere is seeking a strategic partnership with a vendor or set of vendors to connect both new machines and retrofitted machines through satellite service and ruggedized satellite terminals. This is expected to enable Deere's customers to be more productive and efficient, and increase food and fuel production for their communities and the world's growing population.
As SATCOM plays an increasingly critical role in deploying new innovative technologies, vendors have the opportunity to benefit from the financial and experiential advantages of collaborating with Deere by being at the forefront of this connectivity effort and obtaining key learnings to apply to future projects and use cases.
For more information or inquiries related to the RFP, contact JohnDeereSatcom@JohnDeere.com.
Deere & Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a global leader in the delivery of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. We help our customers push the boundaries of what's possible in ways that are more productive and sustainable to help life leap forward. Our technology-enabled products including John Deere Autonomous 8R Tractor, See & Spray™, and E-Power Backhoe are just some of the ways we help meet the world's increasing need for food, shelter, and infrastructure. Deere & Company also provides financial services through John Deere Financial.
For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/.
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