[SatNews] The company has introduced its newest solution for fleet and asset management, the Iridium Transceiver Antenna System (ITAS).
The ITAS is a high-performing antenna paired with the Iridium 9602 modem—a state-of-the-art tracking and monitoring device that allows satellite communication from virtually anywhere in the world. Engineered for tracking and telemetry systems, the ITAS solution has the ability to communicate outside of traditional cellular networks (or terrestrial communication networks) by using Iridium's 66 Low Earth Orbiting satellites to provide service around the globe. This plug-and-play unit provides customers an accelerated time-to-market for their satellite communication needs, making the ITAS versatile and easy to use.
All under one housing, the ITAS contains a high-performance antenna, Iridium modem, power regulation and serial communication interface in order to effortlessly integrate global Short Burst Data (SBD) communication for the best possible service.
ITAS provides reliable data transmission for all asset management and safety-related applications, including tracking and telemetry for the heavy machinery market, on- and off-highway vehicles traveling to remote locations or assets that require close monitoring.The ITAS is the first in a future of plug-and-play smart antennas that allows existing systems to expand by simply connecting additional communication services through a defined interface, providing the ultimate design flexibility for upcoming telematic solutions.

