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UK Tech Company Selects Missouri as Base for US Operations

  • May 10, 2022

Wyld Networks, a tech company that specializes in wireless connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced plans to base the company’s USA operations in Missouri. Wyld will use Missouri as their launching point to develop satellite IoT for US agriculture and supply chain sectors.

“We are thrilled to welcome Wyld Networks to Missouri,” Governor Parson said. “It was a privilege to meet with the company during our trade mission to the United Kingdom, and we’re confident Wyld Networks’ strengths in agtech and geospatial technology are a great fit for our state. With continued innovative advances in agriculture, Missouri is supporting high-tech companies as they grow here, creating jobs and making investments that strengthen our economy.”

“Critical to Wyld’s growth strategy is the need to engage with the world’s largest and most influential economy,” said Alastair Williamson, CEO of Wyld Networks. “A base in St Louis is a significant step to realize this ambition.”

The Missouri Department of Agriculture predict agriculture, forestry and related industries in the state are estimated to contribute $93.7 billion economic contribution in 2021. In order to meet the significant challenges of reducing inputs, improving yields, meeting sustainability targets in the sector a massive drive to digitization is seen as essential.

Capturing data from IoT sensors in often remote locations with no cellular coverage and no power source is big part of this challenge. The 100% global satellite IoT coverage that Wyld offers is set to liberate the Internet of Things (IoT) enabling mass digitization and releasing the flow of valuable data.

Wyld is currently deploying a sensor to satellite solution for Bayer in Missouri and have also created a consortium with Eutelsat, Senet and TrakAssure to monitor supply chains with a hybrid terrestrial and satellite IoT solution.

“I had the honor of meeting Wyld Networks when they visited Missouri in 2020 as part of the Agri-TechE mission,” said Alan Gogbashian, UK Consul General to the Midwest. “And that relationship was built throughout the pandemic via Zoom and other means, culminating in additional meetings during the recent mission to the UK by Missouri’s Governor. We are thrilled that this great British company is expanding to the US, and choosing to set up in one of the strongest agritech ecosystems in the USA”

“Following the opportunity to host Wyld Networks, and a delegation of United Kingdom based companies led by Agri-TechE, to St. Louis in February 2020, representatives from World Trade Center St. Louis, Missouri Partnership and 39 North Innovation Community fostered a relationship with Wyld Networks, meeting regularly via Zoom and making important follow up industry and research connections,” said Tim Nowak, Executive Director, World Trade Center St. Louis. “This relationship now culminates in Wyld Networks launching their North American base of operation in St. Louis and we couldn’t be more pleased.”

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