AnySignal and Andrenam Formed Underwater Tech Pact
The companies have partnered to build new acoustic communications modems for undersea sensors and autonomous vehicles.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Telecommunications
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AnySignal and Andrenam have announced a collaborative effort to develop a new family of underwater acoustic communications modems. The joint initiative aims to provide reliable connectivity for undersea sensors and vehicles by linking acoustic data to surface nodes.
Why it matters
The partnership seeks to improve data transmission capabilities for the growing number of undersea sensors and autonomous maritime systems. By bridging underwater acoustic data with satellite networks, the technology could standardize communication for complex maritime infrastructure.
The new modems will integrate AnySignal's software-defined RF technology with Andrenam's existing maritime platforms. This architecture specifically routes underwater acoustic data through surface nodes and satellite networks.
The players
AnySignal
AnySignal is a technology company that specializes in designing RF communications, sensing systems, and network orchestration software.
Andrenam
Andrenam is a maritime technology firm that supplies surface platforms and underwater operating experience for infrastructure needs.
The details
AnySignal will focus on developing the core modem and communications technology, while Andrenam provides its maritime surface platforms and underwater operating experience. The system will leverage Andrenam's existing PEARL surface buoys and OBSIDIAN software for maritime infrastructure.
Timeline
Initial modem shipments are expected in the first half of 2027.
The Tech Race
The development of satellite-linked acoustic modems represents a critical evolution in the field of underwater remote sensing and data retrieval. This partnership marks a shift in how these devices are being developed by integrating them directly into standardized surface-node software platforms.
The eventual commercial availability of these modems for third-party integration could lower the barrier for organizations deploying undersea monitoring equipment. This expanded access to robust communication protocols may accelerate the rollout of oceanographic and environmental data collection networks.
The takeaway
The move suggests a trend toward off-the-shelf integration in the previously fragmented underwater communication sector. Developers in the maritime space should monitor the 2027 release date for potential improvements in data throughput and interoperability.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Everythingrf.
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