The new telematically-enabled ECU features Iridium satellite connectivity along with LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 433 MHz, CAN, BroadR-Reach, Ethernet, and GPS.

Appareo released a new product in the company’s line of telematically-enabled electronic control units (ECUs). The Gateway 260 is a lightweight edge computing platform for mobile equipment applications that provides a wide range of communication technologies: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, GPS, BroadR-Reach, Ethernet, and controller area networking (CAN).

Precision Farming Dealer shares the results of the “2016 Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark Study Results (4th Edition),” highlighting the strategies for expanding and evolving your precision business.

Farmers Edge, an independent data management solutions provider, announced a partnership with Mazergroup, North America’s largest provider of New Holland equipment.

One company is seeking to combine the comfort of face-to-face interaction with the convenience of remote service. Iowa-based AgriSync recently launched a mobile app that allows retailers and farmers to visually communicate remotely in a real-time video support session.

Husqvarna has unveiled a prototype of a lithium battery with integrated Bluetooth connectivity — a connected battery. Tools equipped with the new battery prototype will be able to share valuable information about themselves to their user.

Andy Smith, director of technology adoption with Valley Irrigation, introduces the company’s new Irrigation Exchange platform, a new telematics irrigation tool, which enables a data and software path with other third-party information management systems.

FarmersEdge announced today it has received an investment from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ Green Growth Fund. With operations around the world, Farmers Edge provides a plug and play technology solution that helps farmers optimize crop inputs and maximize yield. The investment from Kleiner Perkins will fund expansion of Farmers Edge’s technology platform and support the Company’s continued growth in international markets.

FarmersEdge has announced a joint venture with FarmCommand, a ISOBUS, M2M and telematics provider. This investment will leave FarmersEdge with controlling interest.