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hiSky
Affordable low data rate satellite internet of things
Latest event found: 5 Aug 2025 · about 1 year ago · nothing in the last 12 months
Vitality Radar
Pillar Analysis
Strategic Assessment
Strategic Vector
hiSky is pursuing an asset-light, multi-orbit satellite-connectivity strategy centered on industrial IoT, government, mobility, and network-operator partnerships. Recent activity indicates movement from technology demonstration toward commercial deployments and scalable ecosystem integration.
Efficiency Ratio
The company shows strong resource-to-output efficiency by combining a relatively modest employee base with strategic investors, established satellite operators, defense-technology partners, and outsourced or partner-enabled network infrastructure.
Evidence Signals
Background · older than 12 months
hiSky and Kratos announced an agreement to integrate hiSky satellite network services and industrial IoT with Kratos OpenSpace dynamic, software-defined ground infrastructure.
hiSky announced contracts valued at $31 million to supply on-the-move Smartellite terminals and satellite network solutions to government and commercial customers through tier-one contractors, with deliveries planned over two years.
Intelsat and hiSky announced an initial deployment of satellite connectivity for CHN Industries in remote Brazilian farming regions, supporting Case IH, New Holland, and Steyr operations.
Telespazio Brasil integrated hiSky's Smartellite network into its SICURO solution for utility-sector communications.
hiSky announced the launch of Smartellite Dynamic 16x16 terminals for on-the-move industrial IoT applications.
hiSky signed an investment and strategic collaboration agreement with Intelsat, making Intelsat a shareholder and establishing cooperation around industrial IoT, network virtualization, and global connectivity.
hiSky announced the successful launch of the Ella1 LEO nanosatellite, carrying Ka- and Ku-band payloads to demonstrate Smartellite multi-orbit networking and multi-orbit switching technology.
hiSky completed a $30 million Series A funding round led by ST Engineering's Corporate Venture Capital unit and the UAE-based Strategic Development Fund, alongside existing shareholders.
- About
- Develops multi-orbital satellite communication networks combining geostationary and low earth orbit satellites. The Smartellite terminals provide low-data-rate internet of things connectivity and voice over satellite capabilities for remote operations using an asset-light virtual operator model.
- Relevancy
- Provides critical satellite communications for military operations with multi-orbital networks ensuring redundant and resilient connectivity. hiSky's technology supports military communications in remote locations, tactical operations, and mission-critical applications requiring satellite connectivity. Essential for military satellite communications, tactical connectivity, remote operations support, and defense communication resilience with multi-orbital redundancy and global coverage capabilities.
- Tags
- #satellite-communications #multi-orbital-networks #GEO-LEO-integration #nanosatellites #IoT-connectivity #global-coverage #tactical-communications #asset-light-model