HARMAN International, a Samsung subsidiary renowned for its connected solutions across automotive, consumer, and enterprise sectors, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with ORBCOMM, a leader in industrial IoT solutions. The partnership is designed to bolster ORBCOMM’s global R&D efforts. By integrating HARMAN’s expertise in connectivity, scalable data platforms, and Agentic-AI accelerators, the two companies plan to elevate the next generation of asset intelligence solutions.

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Launching a New Innovation Hub

A key element of this collaboration is the launch of a new extended development centre in Bangalore. This innovation hub will focus on platform engineering, advanced analytics, and AI-powered data operations to drive global transformation in industrial IoT.

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The Collaboration

ORBCOMM chose HARMAN's Digital Transformation Solutions division for its strong capabilities in data modernisation, industrial AI, data science, and business intelligence services. This partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to creating smarter, scalable IoT ecosystems. Together, HARMAN and ORBCOMM aim to deliver end-to-end connectivity, adaptive data platforms, and actionable AI-powered insights. These innovations will enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across various industries, including shipping, trucking, and cold-chain logistics.