John Deere announces strategic partnership
Friday 2 Feb 2024
Utilising the industry-leading Starlink network, this solution will allow machine
owners facing rural connectivity challenges to fully leverage precision
technologies. This partnership, an industry first, will enable John Deere customers
to be more productive, profitable, and sustainable in their operations.
The SATCOM solution will connect both new and existing machines through satellite
internet service and ruggedised satellite terminals. This will fully enable
technologies such as autonomy, real-time data sharing, remote diagnostics, enhanced
self-repair solutions, and machine-to-machine communication, all of which help
machine owners work more efficiently while minimising downtime.
John Deere is bringing satellite communications service to rural areas at scale so
those with cellular coverage challenges can maximise the value of connectivity to
their operations. The SATCOM solution unlocks the John Deere tech stack so every
machine owner can fully utilise their current precision agriculture technology in
addition to the new innovative solutions Deere will deploy in the future.
John Deere’s SATCOM solution will leverage SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet
constellation. To activate this solution, John Deere dealers will install a
ruggedized Starlink terminal on compatible machines, along with a 4G LTE JDLink
modem to connect the machine to the John Deere Operations Centre. The SATCOM
solution will initially be available through a limited release in the United States
and Brazil starting in the second half of 2024.
Source: John Deere
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