Hyundai’s Hi MATE Remote Fleet Management System to Utilize Iridium’s IoT Services for Delivery of Critical Machine Data
Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced it has been selected by HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, a leading construction equipment manufacturer, to integrate their vehicle monitoring system Hi MATE with Iridium’s truly global satellite IoT connectivity.
This integration enables HD Hyundai to expand the reach of its Hi MATE service into new markets and regions, enhancing connectivity and support for its global customer base.
Hyundai’s Hi MATE remote management system provides location tracking, geofencing, and diagnostic insights for excavators and wheel loaders, including key performance data such as engine hours and fuel consumption. The Iridium ConnectedSM Hi MATE solution extends these capabilities to even the most remote sites, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and remote troubleshooting that help reduce downtime, optimize scheduling, and lower operating costs.
“As a leading equipment manufacturer, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has set the bar high for reliability by adding Iridium’s low-latency, reliable connectivity to Hi MATE, enabling their customers to get critical data regardless of deployment conditions,” said Tim Last, Executive Vice President, Iridium.
“With Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®), Hyundai’s customers gain unmatched global coverage and mission-critical reliability, key advantages for equipment operating in even the most remote locations.”
As the only truly global satellite communications network, Iridium provides an easily deployable, mobile alternative to traditional and expensive on-site fixed infrastructure. The world’s leading heavy equipment manufacturers continue to choose Iridium® connectivity for its reliability, truly global reach, and mission-critical performance, especially when the most important data needs to be delivered.
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