{"id":390966,"date":"2025-11-19T23:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T23:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/390966\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T23:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T23:44:49","slug":"dallas-hunt-energy-taps-amazon-leo-for-satellite-connectivity-launches-new-skyward-division-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/390966\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas&#8217; Hunt Energy Taps Amazon Leo for Satellite Connectivity, Launches New Skyward Division \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                            <img width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Satellite-conceptual-image-iStock-1160023623.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"featured-caption\">[Image: ismagilov\/istockphoto]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aiming to implement secure, reliable satellite connectivity across its energy management operations, Dallas-based Hunt Energy has inked an agreement with Amazon Leo\u2014the low Earth orbit constellation of broadband satellites formerly known as Project Kuiper before its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/amazon-leo\/project-kuiper-becomes-amazon-leo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rebranding last week<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hunt Energy said the collaboration will enable it to digitize and modernize operations, even in the most remote environments around the world, \u201csignificantly improving operational e\ufb03ciency and security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition, Hunt said it\u2019s introducing a new division called Skyward \u201cto empower others with strong and reliable connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hunter Hunt, CEO of Hunt Energy and board chairman of Skyward, said Hunt \u201csees multiple use cases for Amazon Leo services to connect worksites and people to improve e\ufb03ciency and simplify processes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cHunt will deploy Amazon Leo solutions across its multiple business units and divisions to transform how we operate,\u201d the CEO added in a statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What Amazon Leo does for Hunt<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-282139\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Amazon-Leo-970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-282139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Amazon<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">By implementing Amazon Leo\u2019s satellite technology, Hunt says it will establish truly private, secure connectivity across its operations, strengthening its critical infrastructure securely while improving data collection capabilities from remote assets. Besides transforming Hunt\u2019s operational capabilities, the move will also improve the company\u2019s connectivity reliability and enable real-time monitoring and analytics, Hunt said.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Weber, VP of Enterprise and Consumer Business at Amazon Leo, said his company created the satellite constellation \u201cto connect areas that have traditionally been di\ufb03cult to reach, and we\u2019ve designed the system with the performance, security and reliability to meet the needs of business customers across a wide range of industries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHunt Energy is one of the first energy customers to adopt Amazon Leo and begin testing the network, and we look forward to seeing how the network can improve e\ufb03ciency across their operations,\u201d Weber added in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Hunt\u2019s vision for Skyward<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-282140\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skyward_team-970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-282140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Skyward team, left to right: Josh Duttlinger, Michael Riley, Connor Martin, Eddie Carrizales, Andy Hollingsworth, Elizabeth Smith, Mike Young, Justin Green, Kevin Rex, and Jake Pryor [Photo: Skyward]<\/p>\n<p>Hunt said Skyward is part of its vision to create \u201cseamless digital experiences\u201d for its customers. The new division offers a range of products and services, including the integration of advanced security tools to protect customer data and networks, power solutions to extend possibilities in remote areas, and managed services for automation and simplification of the installation and operation of connectivity solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCustomers want seamless digital experiences, and Skyward will deliver world-class services,\u201d Skyward President Justin Green said in a statement. \u201cWe will help customers reimagine and implement the way they connect their people and devices, improve operations, solve business challenges, and create new opportunities.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Skyward solutions<\/p>\n<p>Hunt said solutions offered by Skyward include integrated edge solutions, including battery and solar power, mounts and protectors for terminals, video management systems and cameras, and integrated networking and security software and hardware.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Skyward will also provide customers network monitoring services to manage the risk of outages and accelerate resolution, including automation and AI capabilities, Hunt said. Support plans will be available to ensure customers have access to critical issue resolution 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Field support will be provided as well, including\u00a0 site planning, field support, installation, and implementation services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Skyward will provide architecture and security services to ensure that enterprise-grade solutions are compliant with regulated industries, performant, and well- architected for security, Hunt said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Skyward will also deliver comprehensive telecommunication services including support, vendor management, and sourcing options to ensure the correct technology and providers are accessible for specific connectivity needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cloud and data center integration will be a key part of Skyward\u2019s offering. The new division will integrate various edge solutions and data centers, the company said, utilizing secure connectivity options.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rp4wp-posts-list\">\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/dallas-based-watter-snags-5m-seed-funding-to-repurpose-waste-energy-to-heat-water-in-homes-businesses\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Watter-JamesHancock-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A spinout from Dallas&#8217; Hunt Innovative Technologies, WATTER&#8217;s high-tech water heaters enable cloud computing to &#8220;generate revenue while heating your water, delivering net zero computing.&#8221; The solution aims to reduce demand on the grid while &#8220;bringing economic value to homeowners and businesses alike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/caterpillar-and-hunt-energy-ink-agreement-to-deliver-1gw-of-data-center-power-across-north-america\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Caterpillar-Hunt-Energy-2025-Collaboration-Agreement.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The long-term collaboration between the Irving- and Dallas-based companies aims to meet the energy demands of always-on data centers, with the first project to launch in Texas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/dallas-hydrogen-tech-co-directh2-announces-seed-funding-rice-university-collaboration\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DirectH2-2up-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>DirectH2 said the funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of its cutting-edge hydrogen solutions in collaboration with Houston-based Rice University\u2014addressing critical challenges in the clean energy sector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/dallas-act%e2%80%91ion-battery-technologies-to-launch-advanced-cathode-pilot-plant-in-carrollton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACT-ion_Jin-MyoungLim-970-970x464.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Hunt Energy Enterprises spinout\u2014which closed a $7.5 million Pre-Series A funding round in February\u2014said the new plant will commercialize its technology for &#8220;a cleaner and more economical battery future&#8221; for EV&#8217;s and energy storage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/earthx-presents-hunter-hunt-with-inaugural-investment-and-innovation-leadership-award\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EarthX-Hunter_Hunt_Earthx1-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>EarthX said that under Hunt&#8217;s leadership, Dallas-based Hunt Energy has become &#8220;a model for how legacy energy players can continue to evolve, innovate, diversify and lead in the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[Image: ismagilov\/istockphoto] Aiming to implement secure, reliable satellite connectivity across its energy management operations, Dallas-based Hunt Energy has&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":390967,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5135],"tags":[186021,5229,1596,96412,96413,186022,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-390966","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-amazon-leo","9":"tag-america","10":"tag-dallas","11":"tag-hunt-energy","12":"tag-hunter-hunt","13":"tag-skyward","14":"tag-texas","15":"tag-tx","16":"tag-united-states","17":"tag-united-states-of-america","18":"tag-unitedstates","19":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","20":"tag-us","21":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115579032287969092","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/390966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=390966"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/390966\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/390967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=390966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=390966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=390966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}