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Xona Space Secures Initial Clients for Advanced Timekeeping Solutions
Xona Space Systems has announced its first commercial partnerships with Hoptroff, Fibrolan, and Timebeat to deliver high-precision time synchronization via its Pulsar satellite network. These collaborations aim to provide secure, resilient, and independent timing infrastructure, addressing vulnerabilities in traditional GNSS-based systems, the company said. Pulsar satellites broadcast time with nanosecond accuracy from LEO, offering enhanced performance even in challenging environments. Testing and demonstrations are ongoing, with active field deployments scheduled to commence in late 2026.
Contact: Xona Space Systems, contact@xonaspace.com, www.xonaspace.com.
HERE and Samsara Partner to Enhance Fleet Operations
HERE Technologies and Samsara IOT 5.02%↑ announced a new partnership to provide advanced mapping and geolocation capabilities for fleets and logistics operations. The collaboration integrates HERE’s mapping data and services directly into Samsara’s connected operations platform, giving businesses better real-time visibility into their fleet.
The enhanced platform will help companies optimize routes, improve dispatching, and streamline logistics, the company said. This partnership aims to increase efficiency and safety for commercial fleets of all sizes, the company said.
Contact: Danielle Beer, HERE Technologies, (312) 342-9896, danielle.beer@here.com.
Trimble Launches First GNSS Spoofing Protection for GPS and BeiDou
Trimble TRMB 2.69%↑ has introduced RTX-NMA, the first solution to protect GPS and BeiDou satellite signals from spoofing, enhancing the security and integrity of navigation messages for all Trimble ProPoint receivers. The technology detects fake signals and faulty ephemeris data in real time, uses advanced cryptographic techniques, and works with various Trimble receivers without a subscription, the company said. Combined with Galileo OSNMA, Trimble RTX-NMA now provides protection across three satellite constellations, offering users greater reliability, security, and confidence in their GNSS data.
In other company news, Trimble announced today that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will adopt its Trimble Unity software to manage more than 26,000 lane miles of roads, 3,000 bridges, 50 rest areas and tens of thousands of additional assets ranging from signs and guardrails to culverts and retaining walls.
Contact: Tassi Keith, for Trimble, (308) 539-1883, www.trimble.com
JAVAD GNSS Partners with Inertial Labs to Enhance Navigation Systems
JAVAD GNSS has announced a collaboration with Inertial Labs to integrate Inertial Labs’ IMU-P modules with JAVAD’s TR-3Si GNSS receivers, creating a next-generation GNSS+INS platform. This integration aims to provide unparalleled accuracy, stability, and resilience in environments where GNSS performance is challenged or denied, the companies say. The combined system is designed to support applications across aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, UAVs, robotics, and precision agriculture.
In other company news, JAVAD has partnered with ProStar to integrate ProStar’s PointMan bundled with JAVAD’s GNSS receivers and delivered through the company’s worldwide dealer network.
Contact: Nema Ashjaee, JAVAD GNSS, (408) 770-1770, nema@javad.com, www.javad.com.
Septentrio Partners with Gateworks to Enhance MOSAIC Ecosystem
Septentrio has partnered with Gateworks to integrate its mosaic-X5 GNSS module into Gateworks’ new GW16160 M.2 card, expanding the MOSAIC ecosystem for industrial and mission-critical edge applications. The GW16160 card combines Gateworks’ single-board computer (SBC) technology with Septentrio’s high-precision GNSS receiver, offering positioning for autonomous robots, UAVs, and other rugged systems.
Contact: Septentrio Communications, 32 16 38 99 99, press@septentrio.com, www.septentrio.com
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Swift Navigation, Taiwan Mobile Team Up to Bring Centimeter-Level Positioning to Taiwan
Swift Navigation has partnered with Taiwan Mobile to bring Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service to the Taiwanese market. The collaboration aims to meet growing demand for high-precision positioning across automotive, robotics, and fleet management industries. The service will be deployed on a network of carrier-grade ground reference stations operated in partnership with Taiwan Mobile and other mobile network operators worldwide. Skylark supports autonomous and assisted driving with ASIL-certified safety standards, precise robotic operations, and optimized fleet management for cost-effective, reliable positioning.
Contact: Swift Navigation, press@swift-nav.com, www.swift-nav.com.
NovAtel Launches GAJT-310 Anti-Jam Antenna for Small Platforms
NovAtel has introduced the GAJT-310, a compact anti-jam antenna designed to protect GNSS signals on L1 and L2 bands with 30 dB of suppression. This low-size, weight, and power (SWaP) solution is ideal for small unmanned platforms, the company said.
The GAJT-310 features a latency of 30 nanoseconds, ensuring immediate protection without additional setup, the comany said. Built to MIL-STD-1275F standards, it is suitable for various applications, including defense, autonomous vehicles, and critical infrastructure.
Contact: NovAtel, (403) 295-4900, info@novatel.com, www.novatel.com.
Suntech Unveils ST4315B GPS Device with BLE Gateway for Fleet and Asset Tracking
Suntech USA has introduced the ST4315B, a GPS telemetry device now equipped with BLE 5.3 gateway capabilities, designed for vehicle tracking, fleet management, insurance, security, and logistics applications. The device enables seamless integration with a variety of sensors, tags, and buttons.
Built for LTE networks (Cat M1, NB-IoT), the ST4315B features a lithium-ion battery, IP67-rated enclosure, a 3-axis accelerometer, and multiple input/output event lines for versatile deployment. Designed and manufactured in South Korea, Suntech supports global sales and distribution through hubs in California, Mexico, and Brazil.
Contact: Suntech USA, info@suntechus.com, www.suntechus.com.
People
- Trimble TRMB 2.69%↑ has announced that chief accounting officer Julie Shepard will retire from the company in early 2026 after more than 18 years at the company. The company has named Kenny Bement as its new CAO effective September 2025. The company also named Jim Palermo as CIO.
- Pete Wilson has been named IoT business development director, Americas at Telenor IoT.
- Jonn Hicks has been named director, segment development EMEA and geomatics sales MEA at Topcon Positioning Systems.
- Brian Sells named vice president of sensor mesh solutions at LMI.
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