AnySignal and Andrenam Partnered on Acoustic Modems
The companies have announced a collaboration to bridge underwater sensor data to satellite networks by early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Telecommunications
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AnySignal and Andrenam have announced a partnership to develop a new family of underwater acoustic communications modems. This effort aims to link undersea vehicles and sensors to surface infrastructure.
Why it matters
The collaboration seeks to provide a reliable communications link for maritime operations, potentially enhancing real-time data connectivity for undersea systems. The development addresses the current lack of seamless integration between underwater acoustic signals and surface-based satellite networks.
The planned modems will integrate AnySignal software-defined radio technology with Andrenam's maritime infrastructure. The system architecture is designed to bridge underwater acoustic data to surface nodes for subsequent routing through satellite networks.
The players
AnySignal
A developer specializing in software-defined RF communications, sensing systems, and network orchestration software.
Andrenam
A firm providing maritime surface platforms and specialized expertise in underwater operational environments.
The details
AnySignal will lead development of the core modem hardware and communication stacks, which utilize radio frequency (RF) technology—a method of transmitting data via electromagnetic waves—to coordinate network traffic. These units connect to Andrenam's PEARL surface buoys, which serve as mobile platforms for hosting communication equipment. The system will rely on OBSIDIAN software, a platform used for managing maritime infrastructure and sensor data flows.
Timeline
Initial shipments of the underwater acoustic modems are expected in the first half of 2027.
The Tech Race
The effort places the partners in a competitive position to standardize connectivity for autonomous undersea vehicles. This initiative follows a broader industry trend of integrating isolated subsea sensor arrays into global satellite-linked data networks.
The companies plan to make these modems available for third-party integration, potentially expanding the market for undersea data acquisition tools by 2027. Commercial and research operators using surface buoys or maritime sensors will be the primary early adopters of this hardware.
The takeaway
The move suggests a push toward off-the-shelf connectivity for deep-sea instrumentation. Observers should monitor for the release of technical performance benchmarks or pilot deployment data leading up to the scheduled 2027 shipments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Everythingrf.
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