Myriota

Myriota
Name	Myriota
Type	Private
Founded	2015
Founders	Dr. Alex Grant, Peter O'Neill
Headquarters	Adelaide, South Australia
Area served	Global (satellite IoT)
Industry	Satellite communications, Internet of Things
Products	Satellite modems, low-power transmitters, network services

Myriota is an Australian company that develops direct-to-satellite connectivity solutions for low-power Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Based in Adelaide and spun out of research at University of South Australia and related academic institutions, Myriota focuses on ultra-low-power modulation, small form-factor hardware, and a subscription-based network model to connect sensors and assets via commercial satellites. The company targets industries such as BHP, Rio Tinto, Schlumberger, ExxonMobil, and institutional users including Australian Department of Defence and international research programs.

History

Myriota originated from research collaborations involving University of South Australia, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, and commercial founders with backgrounds at CSIRO and venture firms in Melbourne. Early seed funding came from Australian innovation programs linked to Austrade and private investors associated with Telstra alumni and mining executives. The company publicly launched prototypes at industry events alongside demonstrations involving NASA-affiliated research teams and received strategic investment from satellite operators connected to Inmarsat and Iridium Communications. By the late 2010s Myriota had secured partnerships with launch and spacecraft firms such as Spire Global and ground infrastructure providers tied to SES S.A. and Eutelsat.

Technology and Products

Myriota designs semiconductor-based modems and firmware optimized for long-range, low-data-rate transmissions using ultra-narrowband modulation and forward error correction derived from academic signal-processing work at University of Adelaide-linked labs. The product suite includes battery-operated transmitters, embedded modules compatible with microcontrollers common in Arduino and Raspberry Pi ecosystems, and developer toolchains that interoperate with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Physical products are manufactured with partners in facilities associated with Flex Ltd. and component sourcing from supply chains linked to Texas Instruments and STMicroelectronics. The firm advertises hardware certifications and compliance testing with standards bodies such as International Telecommunication Union and regional regulators like Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Network and Coverage

Myriota operates a data relay model that uses existing commercial polar-orbiting and low Earth orbit satellite fleets operated by entities such as Spire Global, BlackSky Technology, and Planet Labs to pass narrowband payloads to ground gateways. The coverage architecture aggregates gateway capacity provided by regional partners including operators in United States, Canada, Brazil, India, and Australia. Network orchestration relies on ground stations and cloud APIs with peering arrangements similar to those used by satellite service companies associated with OneWeb and Blue Origin-backed infrastructure efforts. Myriota’s approach emphasizes intermittent short-burst transmissions suited for remote assets in Antarctica, offshore platforms near Gulf of Mexico installations, and wide-area deployments across Siberia.

Business Model and Partnerships

Myriota employs a hardware-plus-subscription business model selling modules and offering data plans billed per message, with enterprise contracts negotiated with multinationals such as BHP, Rio Tinto, and oilfield service providers like Schlumberger. Strategic alliances include integrations with satellite operators tied to Inmarsat-like networks and data distribution partnerships with cloud vendors such as Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform. The company established commercial relationships with aerospace integrators and launch services correlated with Rocket Lab and ground station networks linked to KSAT and Goonhilly Earth Station. Investment rounds involved venture capital funds and corporate backers with prior stakes in firms like Orbital Sciences Corporation and technology investors from Silicon Valley.

Applications and Use Cases

Myriota’s technology is applied across asset tracking and environmental monitoring domains used by mining companies such as BHP and Fortescue Metals Group, agricultural firms like Corteva and Bayer, and maritime operators including Maersk. Specific deployments monitor tanker and bulk carrier fleets in corridors monitored by International Maritime Organization-aligned tracking, remote wellheads on fields developed by ExxonMobil-affiliated ventures, and ecological sensors for programs run by Australian Antarctic Division and conservation groups working with World Wildlife Fund. Use cases extend to smart logistics for supply chain partners tied to DHL and UPS, and to scientific campaigns coordinated with institutions such as CSIRO and Cornell University.

Regulatory and Security Considerations

Operating in regulated radiofrequency bands requires compliance with national administrations like Federal Communications Commission in the United States, Ofcom in the United Kingdom, and the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Myriota’s devices must adhere to emission masks and spectrum licenses negotiated with satellite operators whose filings reference standards from International Telecommunication Union and regional bodies. Security practices include encryption and key management to meet corporate procurement requirements from companies such as Schlumberger and defense customers connected to Australian Department of Defence, and align with guidelines published by National Institute of Standards and Technology for cryptographic modules. Data sovereignty issues are addressed through localized gateway routing and contractual arrangements with cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure to satisfy multinational clients and regulators.

Category:Satellite Internet of Things