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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Ian Itz from Iridium joins Ryan Chacon to discuss satellite connectivity in IoT solutions. We cover the key differentiators of satellite IoT companies, the benefits of different types of constellations, and the different sectors where we anticipate growth in satellite connectivity adoption. Ian also highlights the limitations of satellite IoT connectivity and predicts consolidation of satellite IoT players, more standardization in the space, and innovations around form factor and power consumption.\n\nIan Itz is the the Director of Iridium\u2019s IoT Line of Business. He previously held roles within the company as Senior Product Manager, Global M2M Data Services and Associate Director, Business Development, Satellite IoT. Prior to Iridium, Ian held roles at Comtech and RPC. He received both a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and International Politics from George Mason University.\n\nIridium is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications.\n\nDiscover more about satellite IoT at https://www.iotforall.com\nMore about Iridium: https://www.iridium.com\nConnect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-itz-4b094610/\nOur sponsor: https://blues.com\n\n(00:00) Intro\n(00:10) Ian Itz and Iridium\n(01:58) Understanding satellite IoT\n(03:43) Evolution and maturity of satellite IoT\n(06:05) What differentiates satellite IoT companies?\n(11:47) Future growth and applications of satellite IoT\n(14:24) Satellite IoT in environmental and safety monitoring\n(19:05) Challenges and limitations of satellite IoT\n(21:34) Looking ahead: satellite IoT in 2024\n(23:41) Learn more and follow up\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm\u200b\nJoin Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter\nFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all\nCheck out the IoT For All Media Network:\nhttps://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview