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Honeywell and Iridium Keep Remote Workers Safe with Satellite Connectivity

By Ken Briodagh April 04, 2017

In a recent announcement, Honeywell has made public its new satellite-based connected solution, which leverages Iridium’s low-earth orbit satellite network and is designed to help governments, companies and other organizations monitor the location and safety of workers in remote locations.

This Honeywell Personal Tracker uses the satellite constellation for global in order to effectively track remote assets and personnel no matter where they roam. This mobile device enables companies to communicate with workers or track assets across oceans, airways and Polar Regions, to name a few possible use cases.

“Those responsible for employees in remote locations, especially lone workers who may be performing risky work, increasingly need a reliable method to stay connected to those workers to keep them safe and secure,” said Taylor Smith, President, Workflow Solutions business, Honeywell. “Honeywell's connected worker technology and Iridium's proven platform enable satellite communications from anywhere on Earth. This offers remote workers, such as workers on offshore oil platforms or forestry service workers, peace-of-mind and provides their employers with a valuable communication and search-and-rescue tool for emergency situations.”

The solution is tailored to help emergency services, maritime, military and oil and gas workers share their GPS coordinates and send text messages on the device, which is certified to function in hazardous environments where explosions or fires may occur due to flammable liquids or vapors. It reportedly can be used as a stand-alone, two-way communications device or can be clipped to a backpack to serve as a tracking beacon.

The Personal Tracker is exclusive to the Iridium network. With Iridium's two-way communication capabilities, the Personal Tracker will receive current location requests and configuration updates over the air.

“We are proud to work with Honeywell in enabling their connected worker technology, and support their commitment to lone worker safety,” said Bryan Hartin, EVP, Sales and Marketing, Iridium. “This partnership comes at an exciting time for us as we are launching our next-generation global constellation, Iridium NEXT, and continue to expand our growing portfolio of satellite-based solutions for the Internet of Things. The unique architecture of our constellation makes it a natural fit over other providers for mobile applications, especially where safety is concerned. Providing reliable coverage is critical for companies tracking employees and assets located in remote areas, and Honeywell's new Personal Tracker will make that possible.”




Edited by Alicia Young
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