DeltaVue was born out of necessity. It arose because Kryotek started a project funded by YT Government Economic Development with collaboration from the City of Whitehorse to deploy satellite-connected sensors to monitor erosion and landslides along the Robert Service escarpment near downtown Whitehorse. The off the shelf components required several iterations of customization to work in the harsh northern conditions.
For example, batteries quickly drained in the cold, data transmission was inconsistent, and many devices either sent too much data or at too high speeds, using power and satellite bandwidth at a rate higher than desired thresholds. Add in the complexity of satellite communication protocols and data formats that weren’t built to work together seamlessly, and it became clear: existing solutions could be improved upon.
As a result, Kryotek worked closely with Make IT and leveraged thier relationship as a Technology Development Partner with Iridium Satellite, to develop a new generation of sensors designed specifically for harsh, remote environments. But they didn’t stop there. DeltaVue also created an AI-powered data translation engine that standardizes and processes data from many third-party sensors.
This is what really sets DeltaVue apart. Traditional sensor data needs to be translated into a format that can be interpreted by humans, requiring significant time and effort.
DeltaVue built a parsing engine specifically to allow third-party sensor manufactures to connect their devices to satellite communications to the Iridium network with minimal effort. DeltaVue’s platform transforms that data into immediate, usable insights through a centralized dashboard, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.
As they’ve created a more reliable data transmission pipeline, DeltaVue is a SaaS company first. The sensors simply enable better data. Their platform also includes integrated Iridium data packages, creating a full end-to-end solution for clients operating beyond traditional connectivity.
As word spread, Iridium’s own sales teams began referring other companies looking for more reliable, flexible sensing solutions to DeltaVue. Today, their technology is being applied or trialled across a growing range of industries: mining, infrastructure monitoring, Arctic defense, shipping and logistics, and even tracking fishing vessels in restricted waters.
Looking ahead, the team sees endless potential. “Development never really ends,” they note. “There are always new use cases.” But with a strong foundation in place, their focus is now shifting toward scaling through sales and marketing, bringing their proven solution to a wider market.
DeltaVue’s connection to Tech Yukon goes back to the early days. Jim first connected with Rick Steel, one of our association’s founders, while exploring an early invention through Yukon College’s Cold Climate Innovation Centre. That relationship evolved into long-term involvement. “Being part of Tech Yukon gives us visibility into how the regulatory and funding landscape is evolving,” they say, an important advantage when building in a rapidly changing ecosystem.
From enabling the most reliable sensors to building an AI enabled data platform, DeltaVue is turning one of the North’s biggest challenges into one of its biggest opportunities.