Ark Edge Space Concludes Memorandum of Understanding for Business Alliance with ABIT Corporation
Ark Edge Space and ABIT Corporation have formed a business alliance to globally expand IoT solutions and jointly develop satellite communication devices. This partnership aims to integrate both companies' strengths in satellite and terrestrial IoT to accelerate the social implementation of wide-area IoT solutions.
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Ark Edge Space Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Takayoshi Fukuyo; hereinafter "Ark Edge Space"), which provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of micro-satellite constellations, announces that it has concluded a memorandum of understanding for a business alliance with ABIT Corporation (Headquarters: Hachioji, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takeo Hiyama; hereinafter "ABIT") for the international expansion of IoT solutions and joint development of satellite communication devices.
■ Main Contents of the Business Alliance
Ark Edge Space has developed and operated 18 satellites to date. Many of these satellites have been equipped with IoT communication devices capable of low-power, long-distance communication, conducting various technological demonstrations.
As an example, AE1b conducted a unique mission where the first part (5-7-5 syllables) and the second part (7-7 syllables) of a Tanka poem were transmitted separately from the ground, then combined to create an original Tanka, demonstrating satellite-mediated two-way communication technology. Furthermore, at the 11th UNISEC-Global Meeting (November 1-4, 2025), a live demo of short message transmission was conducted for participants from 18 countries, showcasing the immediacy and effectiveness of satellite IoT communication.
By utilizing satellite IoT, it is possible to collect and use sensor data (weather, ocean, logistics, environment, etc.) installed on land or at sea in areas without established communication infrastructure, independent of mobile phone networks or internet networks.
Furthermore, by integrating and analyzing this IoT data with other geospatial information such as satellite imagery, comprehensive problem-solving can be performed seamlessly, including visualization of situations, detection and analysis of risks, and decision-making support.
Based on these achievements, Ark Edge Space is progressing to international demonstrations and commercial deployment in multiple regions, including Africa, Central Asia, South America, and Pacific island nations.
For the social implementation of IoT solutions, comprehensive implementation capabilities including not only satellite-side technology but also ground-side terminal design, mass production, on-site introduction, and maintenance are indispensable. Through this business alliance, a system will be established to provide integrated ground-side implementation capabilities and wide-area satellite coverage.
ABIT is an IoT platform operating company specializing in radio technology, which has handled the design, manufacturing, and social implementation of numerous IoT terminals in fields such as remote metering and disaster prevention. By combining ABIT's achievements with Ark Edge Space's satellite constellation technology and its network of domestic and international partners, they will build a wide-area IoT solution, including satellite communication, that goes beyond just ground or just satellite, promoting its social implementation and popularization.
In addition, to strengthen wireless communication technology, which is central to service quality and scalability, they will also engage in joint development of communication devices for satellites. Based on ABIT's communication module and protocol technology.
■ Main Contents of the Business Alliance
Ark Edge Space has developed and operated 18 satellites to date. Many of these satellites have been equipped with IoT communication devices capable of low-power, long-distance communication, conducting various technological demonstrations.
As an example, AE1b conducted a unique mission where the first part (5-7-5 syllables) and the second part (7-7 syllables) of a Tanka poem were transmitted separately from the ground, then combined to create an original Tanka, demonstrating satellite-mediated two-way communication technology. Furthermore, at the 11th UNISEC-Global Meeting (November 1-4, 2025), a live demo of short message transmission was conducted for participants from 18 countries, showcasing the immediacy and effectiveness of satellite IoT communication.
By utilizing satellite IoT, it is possible to collect and use sensor data (weather, ocean, logistics, environment, etc.) installed on land or at sea in areas without established communication infrastructure, independent of mobile phone networks or internet networks.
Furthermore, by integrating and analyzing this IoT data with other geospatial information such as satellite imagery, comprehensive problem-solving can be performed seamlessly, including visualization of situations, detection and analysis of risks, and decision-making support.
Based on these achievements, Ark Edge Space is progressing to international demonstrations and commercial deployment in multiple regions, including Africa, Central Asia, South America, and Pacific island nations.
For the social implementation of IoT solutions, comprehensive implementation capabilities including not only satellite-side technology but also ground-side terminal design, mass production, on-site introduction, and maintenance are indispensable. Through this business alliance, a system will be established to provide integrated ground-side implementation capabilities and wide-area satellite coverage.
ABIT is an IoT platform operating company specializing in radio technology, which has handled the design, manufacturing, and social implementation of numerous IoT terminals in fields such as remote metering and disaster prevention. By combining ABIT's achievements with Ark Edge Space's satellite constellation technology and its network of domestic and international partners, they will build a wide-area IoT solution, including satellite communication, that goes beyond just ground or just satellite, promoting its social implementation and popularization.
In addition, to strengthen wireless communication technology, which is central to service quality and scalability, they will also engage in joint development of communication devices for satellites. Based on ABIT's communication module and protocol technology.