Government authorities and logistics providers across the world are constantly having to adapt to an increasing number of challenges facing the transport sector. The movement of goods and people across large areas can be very challenging, especially when trying to ensure operations are always as efficient, safe and sustainable as possible. Fortunately, the internet of things (IoT) combined with satellite communications networks can provide the solution to overcome these challenges.

Ceragon Networks announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. The company mentioned $4 million in positive cash flow from operating and investing activities along with rising revenues, margins and net results compared to the first quarter of the year.

PCTEL entered into a master distributor agreement with Welotec, a distributor in Europe and an expert in industrial communications and automation, expanding PCTEL’s presence in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The British Maritime and Coastguard Agency is investing more than £170 million in a new radio network that will enable Her Majesty’s Coastguard to continue to save lives for years to come. The new network will be built and maintained by telent Technology Services and is a significant investment in telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas.

Astronics reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020. Financial results reflect the divestiture of the test Systems semiconductor business on February 13, and the acquisitions of Freedom Communications Technologies, acquired in July 2019, and the primary operating subsidiaries of Diagnosys Test Systems Limited, acquired in October 2019.

L3Harris Technologies reported second-quarter 2020 revenues of $4.4 billion, up 138% and flat versus prior-year generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and pro forma, respectively, and up 2.3% on an organic basis.

Nokia announced that it has successfully completed its first 5G standalone (SA) call on a live network with China Unicom and is expected to achieve full deployment of numerous software solutions with the operator several weeks ahead of schedule.

Hughes Network Systems announced its participation in the winning consortium, led by the U.K. government and Bharti Enterprises, that will acquire OneWeb out of bankruptcy.

Iridium Communications reported financial results for the second quarter of 2020 and updated its full-year 2020 outlook. Net loss was $12.4 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020, as compared to net loss of $18.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019.

Nokia announced it partnered with Vivo to provide private wireless services for Vale’s Carajás mine in Brazil. The service will be part of an Industry 4.0 project by Vale to deploy autonomous drill platforms and trucks.