[Hannover – Nov. 13, 2017] Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the global mobile satellite communications provider, has agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with Pessl Instruments, a leading provider of advanced agriculture technology solutions, to become its sole connectivity and platforms provider. The partnership promises to speed up the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) in the agricultural sector by making it possible for customers to take advantage of IoT anywhere on the planet.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Austria, Pessl Instruments offers solutions for more informed decision-making in the agricultural sector, including a complete range of wireless, real-time weather, insect, crop growth and real nutrient status solutions. The agritech business, which also operates under the METOS® brand, has a direct presence in 13 countries and distribution channels in over 80 countries around the world.

By partnering with Inmarsat, and integrating Inmarsat’s range of IoT capabilities including LoRaWAN (LPWAN), global L-band satellite network and data platforms, with its smart agriculture technology, both Pessl and Inmarsat will be able to offer bespoke IoT solutions to their customers in even the most remote and rural locations around the world, helping them to become more efficient and increase productivity.

Commenting on the partnership with Inmarsat, Gottfried Pessl, Founder and CEO of Pessl Instruments, said: “The Internet of Things is one of the most exciting new technologies to hit the farming and agriculture sectors for decades and the technology is fast leading to the emergence of a cleaner, more sustainable and more profitable industry. Demand for IoT-based solutions is rapidly increasing, which is why we believe that the time is now right for Pessl to enter into a partnership with Inmarsat. By combining our respective expertise and capabilities, we can extend our reach and support our customers with bespoke IoT solutions wherever they are around the world.”

Simon Fisk, Senior Vice President of Inmarsat Enterprise, added: “IoT-based solutions have been around for a number of years and their utility in the agriculture sector is proven. The agriculture sector faces challenges with globally diverse locations and significant land mass coverage, which has limited the roll out of advanced IoT solutions. Inmarsat is able to deliver a unique mix of LPWAN and satellite technologies anywhere on the planet that provides a complete solution to enable remote data collection, analytics and automation. Joining forces with Pessl will enable us to have a transformative impact on the farming sector.”

About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat operates around the world, with a presence in the major ports and centres of commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ISAT.L). For more information, please visit www.inmarsat.com.

About Inmarsat Enterprise
Inmarsat Enterprise is enabling the connected world. Focusing on the provision of satellite connectivity and IoT solutions for land-based businesses, Inmarsat Enterprise operates globally across a diverse set of sectors including agritech, aid and NGO, energy, media, mining and transport.

Inmarsat has a proven track-record of working with some of the most innovative energy and utility companies globally. Our connectivity and IoT solutions enable applications such as well-head monitoring, artificial lift monitoring and control, smart grid monitoring, asset and employee tracking, and communications, delivering operational efficiencies and the safeguarding of people and assets.

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Pessl Instruments
For more than 30 years, Pessl Instruments has been offering tools for informed decision-making. A complete range of wireless, solar powered monitoring systems under the METOS® brand, and an online platform FieldClimate.com are applicable in all climate zones and can be used in various industries and for various purposes – from agriculture to research, hydrology, meteorology, flood warning and more. Over the years, METOS® has become a global brand with local support, and we are proud to say we managed to reach out to almost every corner of the world. We believe that durable, highly precise technology and support by our trained partners worldwide are the recipe for success. The METOS® brand lasts longer, performs better, is easier to use and offers you the lowest total cost of ownership.

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