Iridium and AWS
In Iridium's own words, CloudConnect is the first and only global, cloud-based satellite IoT solution, built in partnership with Amazon Web Services so that data from satellite devices goes straight to the cloud.
IRIDIUM CLOUDCONNECT · TAIWAN
Iridium CloudConnect, connected for you by N3D
Iridium CloudConnect is Iridium's satellite-to-cloud delivery service built with AWS: device messages are converted to JSON and placed in Amazon SQS queues over a dedicated connection. N3D, an authorized Iridium Value-Added Reseller (VAR), has provided SBD and IMT integration on CloudConnect since January 2025, so you do not have to apply for, set up or maintain CloudConnect yourself — device messages go straight into your system.
What Iridium CloudConnect is
JSON in a queue
Device messages are converted to JSON and placed in Amazon SQS queues; messages to devices go out from queues too.
A dedicated connection
Traffic between Iridium and AWS runs over a dedicated private connection rather than the public internet.
For SBD and IMT
Both Iridium SBD (the 9602, 9603, 9604 and others) and Iridium Messaging Transport (the Certus 9704) are delivered through CloudConnect.
CloudConnect on your own, or through N3D
| Item | CloudConnect on your own | Through N3D (SBD CC / IMT CC) |
|---|---|---|
| AWS account | Your own AWS account required | Not needed — N3D operates the CloudConnect side |
| Setup | Cross-account authorisation and queues set up by you | Activated by N3D, which gives you a token and connection details |
| Receiving device messages | Your own code reading the SQS queues | SBD CC delivers them to your server over HTTPS; IMT CC through an API |
| Sending to devices | Write to the SQS queues | Call an API, or send from the web console |
| Progress and retries | Tracked and retried by you | Progress of every message visible; failed deliveries retried automatically |
| Message retention | Managed by you | You decide whether messages are kept |
| Support | On your own | A team in Taiwan, in Chinese or English |
The description of CloudConnect is from Iridium's page 'Iridium CloudConnect'.
N3D's two CloudConnect integration platforms
SBD CC
Iridium SBD · 9602, 9603, 9604, RockBLOCK
- Device messages are delivered to your server over HTTPS, signed, and retried automatically if they fail.
- Sending to a device is one API call, and you can see the progress and every segment of each message.
- Formerly xCloudConnect: launched in January 2025 and renamed SBD CC in October 2026.
IMT CC
Iridium IMT · Iridium Certus 9704
- Send and receive messages of up to 100 KB with a token and an API.
- Test text, images and voice in the web console, and update the developer-kit firmware in one click.
- No server needed during development.
About N3D
N3D Data Science is an authorized Iridium Value-Added Reseller (VAR), with authorization covering the global market. Besides its CloudConnect integration platforms, N3D supplies Iridium modules, developer kits and terminals, and provides satellite telephony, Iridium PTT, Certus broadband and PNT services. See N3D × Iridium.
FAQ
Is N3D an Iridium CloudConnect service provider?
Yes. N3D is an authorized Iridium Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and has provided SBD and IMT integration on Iridium CloudConnect since January 2025, through SBD CC and IMT CC.
Who can set up Iridium CloudConnect in Taiwan?
N3D. N3D is an authorized Iridium Value-Added Reseller in Taiwan and handles everything from devices and service activation to CloudConnect integration as a single point of contact.
Do I need an AWS account?
For CloudConnect on your own, yes. Through N3D's SBD CC or IMT CC, no — N3D operates the CloudConnect side.
Which devices are supported?
Iridium SBD devices use SBD CC: the 9602, 9603 and 9604 modules and devices built on them such as the RockBLOCK 9603. The Iridium Certus 9704 (IMT) uses IMT CC.
We use DirectIP or email today. Can we move to CloudConnect?
Yes, with no change on the device. Once N3D activates the device's SBD service, messages are delivered through CloudConnect and SBD CC forwards them to your server.
What is xCloudConnect?
xCloudConnect is the CloudConnect integration platform N3D launched in January 2025; it was renamed SBD CC in October 2026 and is the same service.
Can customers outside Taiwan use it?
Yes. N3D's Iridium authorization covers the global market and the Iridium network is global; the platforms are a web console and an API, usable from anywhere.