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Adtran and Iridium strengthen PNT resilience in Europe and Asia-Pacific with Satellite Time and Location technology
News summary: As cyber threats to GNSS grow, network operators are turning to alternative sources of positioning, navigation and timing data Adtran’s
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNews summary:\n\n\n\nAs cyber threats to GNSS grow, network operators are turning to alternative sources of positioning, navigation and timing data\n\n\n\nAdtran’s Oscilloquartz solutions now support Iridium® STL services as part of a zero-trust architecture, delivering precise, secure timing via low-Earth orbit satellites\n\n\n\nCustomers from 5G mobile operators to the defense sector can select STL services to ensure ultimate defense against GNSS vulnerabilities\n\n\n\n HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAdtran, in partnership with Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), today announced the European and Asia-Pacific launch of its synchronization solutions featuring Iridium® Satellite Time and Location (STL) technology, a significant step in countering growing threats to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Adtran’s OSA 5405-S PTP compact grandmaster clock with STL capabilities and its OSA 5400 STL module are now available to timing network operators in Western Europe, major countries in Eastern Europe, Turkey, and parts of Asia-Pacific, including the majority of Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea. The solutions enhance the resilience and reliability of critical infrastructure, such as 5G networks, defense systems and many more. Leveraging low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to deliver precise and secure positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services, the devices ensure continuous synchronization even in environments where GNSS is compromised. As a certified Iridium partner, Adtran offers the technology through two distinct purchasing options: an annual service license for optimal flexibility or bundled with equipment for long-term financial planning.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240624939927/en/Adtran’s synchronization solution featuring Iridium® STL services will bring new levels of PNT security to Europe and Asia-Pacific. (Photo: Business Wire)\n“The weakness of GNSS signals is increasingly being exploited to create serious problems. As Europe, APAC and the rest of the world have become more dependent on PNT data, attacks on GNSS have only escalated, creating an urgent need to pivot away from the exclusive use of these satellites,” said Michael O’Connor, executive vice president of PNT at Iridium. “By integrating our STL serv...