Inmarsat is the first satellite business to join the alliance, and will enable LoRa developers to add satellite datalinks to their hubs and services in order to meet the more challenging network connectivity requirements. For Inmarsat, this is an extension of its Internet of Everywhere campaign, which it launched back in September. The IoE strategy and product campaign aims to provide global satellite M2M and IoT connectivity via its satellites, as well as satellite broadband for the maritime and aviation industries (a historically ever-present customer for satellite telecoms businesses). “Joining the LoRa Alliance is a natural fit for Inmarsat,” said Greg Ewert, President of Enterprise at Inmarsat. “Our portfolio of M2M services, powered by our global network, have long been…