37 to easily connect to a powerful , reliable global KA band network through any portable or mobile device with true broadband speeds . Even when all local networks have been disrupted or destroyed , this enables instant high bandwidth communication between responders , departments and anyone in need of assistance .”
Looking to the future , automation is a key Industry 4.0 trend across sectors further enabled by Inmarsat ’ s IoT solutions . “ Our customers are demanding visibility over their entire operations , from exploration to extraction through to processing and distribution ,” reveals Bray . “ IoT-connected sensors can give energy businesses this visibility , providing mission-critical data to enable much more accurate decision-making in real-time .”
Bray highlights the exploration phase , where sensors embedded in the ground can provide drilling companies with detailed seismic data to help them build 3D maps of deposits with much greater speed , accelerating the decision-making cycle and helping energy businesses
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