Iridium CloudConnect makes use of AWS, Amazon's hosted cloud-computing platform. It enables companies building out internet of things (IoT) capabilites on AWS to extend their reach globally through the Iridium® network. Iridium CloudConnect is a service that transfers Iridium Messaging Transport® (IMT) and Short Burst Data® (SBD) from an Iridium-based device directly to a specified cloud service, initially AWS.
Key Advantages
Along with IoT, IMT is ideal for data that do not require a persistent connection, such as machine-to-machine, and over-the-top (OTT) applications like email, group communications, weather forecasts, and other transactions.
Industry Standards
Aligns with industry evolving IoT messaging standards and message protocols
Secure & Private
Uses a dedicated secure and private connection that directly connects Iridium to AWS without using the public internet
Easy Upgrades
Iridium will add/upgrade future messaging options without changes to the Iridium CloudConnect partner interface
Coverage
Leverages Iridium’s truly global network and AWS’s redundant infrastructure and support.
Messaging Queue
SBD messages converted to JSON are placed in a Simple Queue Service (SQS) queue in a partner’s AWS cloud environment
Iridium Short Burst Data
Does not replace any SBD functionality – current backend delivery options remain as they are today