Iridium Provides Global Connectivity for XCMG Heavy Equipment
- XCMG's deployment of Iridium IoT services on its global fleet of heavy equipment is a positive move that can enhance connectivity and improve asset management.
- The use of Iridium Edge as a cost-effective, plug-and-play satellite IoT terminal can simplify the implementation of IoT services for XCMG, saving on development costs and time to market.
- Iridium's growth in commercial IoT subscribers by 19% in Q2 2023 demonstrates the widespread adoption of their coverage, reliability, and ease of integration across industries.
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XCMG has chosen Iridium Edge®, a cost-effective, plug-and-play satellite IoT terminal, as it complements terrestrial-based solutions to create a highly reliable connectivity experience worldwide and simplifies implementing Iridium IoT services on their fleet. With easy integration, XCMG can rapidly deploy the terminals to their heavy equipment, allowing them to understand asset condition and performance, efficiently 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," said Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium. "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."
As of the second quarter of 2023, Iridium's commercial IoT subscribers grew by
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