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OrbitsIQ Global and AVL Partner to Enable Always-Available Connectivity for Next-Generation Vehicle Data

OrbitsIQ Global (OIQ) and AVL have announced the launch of a multi-continent data acquisition campaign across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, designed to validate reliable high-volume data transmission using hybrid terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity.

The campaign will demonstrate how OIQ’s AI-driven MOVE smart-switching solution enables continuous, bi-directional data transfer from moving vehicles by intelligently switching between available cellular and satellite networks.

Validating Connectivity at Scale

As modern vehicles generate increasing volumes of sensor data, ensuring reliable transmission from road to cloud has become a critical challenge. 

During the campaign, AVL test vehicles equipped with LiDAR, radar, and high-definition cameras will collect data at rates of 5–6 GB per hour. OIQ’s connectivity layer ensures that this data is uploaded to cloud infrastructure in near real time, even across regions with inconsistent terrestrial network coverage.

Test routes will span diverse environments across North America, from dense urban corridors to remote and low-connectivity regions, providing a comprehensive real-world validation of hybrid network performance.

Seamless Switching Between Networks 

At the core of the project is OrbitsIQ Global’s ability to:

Enable continuous connectivity across terrestrial (TN) and non-terrestrial (NTN) networks both within national and across international cross-border contexts

Seamlessly switch between networks based on real-time availability and performance

Support reliable, high-volume cloud uploads

Capture and analyze real-time network and device performance data

Provide structured data ingestion, storage, and downstream accessibility

Driving the Next Generation of Mobility Systems

“This campaign is about solving a very real bottleneck in modern mobility,” said Frederic C. Baker, CTO of OrbitsIQ Global. “Vehicles today generate massive amounts of data, but connectivity is still inconsistent. With MOVE, we are enabling a connectivity layer that is always available, allowing that data to move reliably regardless of location.”

Georg Teichtmeister, Chief Engineer ADAS, AD, Connectivity at AVL added: “This collaboration allows us to validate data acquisition workflows under real-world conditions across multiple continents. Reliable, continuous data transfer is essential for developing advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems, and this campaign is a key step in ensuring those capabilities can scale globally.”

Accelerating Product Development and Deployment

The campaign represents a significant step in the evolution of OIQ’s MOVE solution. Insights from the deployment will directly inform product development, helping to refine performance, optimize network switching, and accelerate commercial readiness.

For AVL, the campaign strengthens its ability to support OEMs with robust, scalable data acquisition and validation processes across global test environments.