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Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation focused on wireless technology and is expanding its reach into the space industry. Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary, is actively involved in research and development for satellite communications capabilities, particularly in 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), and is working toward unifying terrestrial and satellite connectivity. They partner with companies like Ericsson and Thales Alenia Space to test and validate 5G NTN technologies, including those for direct-to-device services via LEO satellites, in an effort to enable ubiquitous connectivity. Qualcomm is also involved in location based services, and has been working with the European Space Agency (ESA) on the use of Galileo in its chipsets.

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Qualcomm’s revenues grew from $5,700,000,000 to $25,700,000,000 while Paul E. Jacobs was CEO from 2005 to 2014.

FinancialGovernanceValue 4.0Aug 29, 2023Globalstar appoints CEO + agrees to license XCOM Labs tech

Paul E. Jacobs added approximately $50,000,000,000 to Qualcomm’s market capitalization during his tenure as CEO.

GovernanceFinancialValue 4.0Aug 29, 2023Globalstar appoints CEO + agrees to license XCOM Labs tech

Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies will exhibit testing and verification solutions for 3GPP NTN at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2023 using Qualcomm’s GSO and GEO 3GPP NTN Release 17 IoT chipsets.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.8Jun 30, 2023Rohde & Schwarz Collaborates with Qualcomm to Test GSO and GEO Satellite Chipsets for IoT-NTN

Iridium partnered with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to enable satellite SOS and two-way messaging in premium Android smartphones.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0May 20, 2023SpaceX introduces 5 Iridium satellites + 16 OneWeb satellites to orbit

Iridium partnered with Qualcomm to provide direct-to-device services.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Apr 24, 2023Inmarsat Q&A | Mobile satellite services coming back stronger than a ‘90s trend

Iridium unveiled chipmaker Qualcomm as its partner behind plans to connect Android smartphones and other devices to the Iridium constellation 2023.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Apr 12, 2023Inmarsat and MediaTek expand direct-to-device partnership

Iridium has partnered with Qualcomm to bring two-way messaging to Android smartphones and other devices slated for release in the second half of 2023.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 13, 2023Satellite executives spar over direct-to-device evolution

Iridium partnered with U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to enable its satellites to connect with Android smartphones and other devices, with initial products slated for release in the second half of 2023.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.3Feb 24, 2023Bullitt unveils satellite-enabled Android smartphones

Iridium is partnering with Qualcomm to roll out its direct-to-smartphone technology on new Android smartphones in the second half of 2023.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.6Feb 7, 2023Spectrum strategy divides emerging direct-to-smartphone market

Iridium unveiled its entry into the satellite-to-smartphone market on 2023-01-05 in a partnership with Qualcomm.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Jan 27, 2023Lynk Global finalizing ground station for direct-to-smartphone services

Hyundai Mobis is developing an integrated autonomous driving controller scaling up to level 3 that utilizes Snapdragon Ride Platforms by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Jan 6, 2023Hyundai Mobis announces New Mobis vision at CES 2023

Qualcomm has developed a product called Snapdragon Satellite that can be added to Android smartphones and other devices to support two-way communications via Iridium satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jan 5, 2023Iridium and Qualcomm to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones this year

Iridium unveiled Qualcomm on 2023-01-05 as the partner behind plans to connect smartphones to its satellite constellation 2023.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.5Jan 5, 2023Iridium and Qualcomm to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones this year

Iridium chose to partner with Qualcomm to enable satellite connectivity across multiple smartphone brands that run Android.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jan 5, 2023Iridium and Qualcomm to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones this year

On 2023-01-05, Iridium named U.S.-based chipmaker Qualcomm as its direct-to-smartphone partner.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Jan 3, 2023Iridium enters service agreement for direct-to-smartphone satellite service

The collaboration between Trimble and Qualcomm Technologies expands Trimble’s relationship with Qualcomm to provide high-accuracy positioning solutions for connected vehicles, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and autonomous driving to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 23, 2022Qualcomm and Trimble introduce meter-level location accuracy for smartphones

Barry Matsumori worked nearly two decades at Qualcomm as vice president of wireless connectivity.

GovernanceValue 3.0Mar 23, 2022Impulse Space Propulsion Names Their New COO

The VOXL CAM perception engine includes the integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 3, 2021ModalAI releases new Seeker micro-development drone and VOXL CAM perception engine that powers smaller drones, robots and IoT devices

Qualcomm Technologies has shipped more than 10 billion devices using its positioning solutions.

CapabilityValue 3.5Oct 19, 2021NextNav and Qualcomm collaborate to deliver precise vertical location for E911 emergency services

NextNav is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies to enable NextNav’s Pinnacle 911 z-axis software and network-based services for use with the Qualcomm Location Suite.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.2Oct 19, 2021NextNav and Qualcomm collaborate to deliver precise vertical location for E911 emergency services
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