Thalwil, Switzerland – March 7, 2017 u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced its partnership with Digicom, a key player in the IoT ecosystem. Digicom offers a wide range of hardware and software with cellular connectivity to develop Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) products and solutions. Both companies were amongst the first ones to carry out a series of innovative and successful field trials of the new NB-IoT technology.
This announcement reflects u-blox’s and Digicom’s eagerness to meet pent-up demand for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) connectivity, as delivered by NB-IoT technology, standardized by 3GPP in June 2016. The benefits of NB-IoT over other cellular radio technologies include lower device complexity, ultra‑low power operation, and support for > 50 k devices per single cellular cell. As NB-IoT operates on networks within the licensed spectrum, it also offers greater security and freedom from interference. It is therefore ideal for IoT and M2M applications requiring extremely low power consumption and better coverage even in shielded areas.
The collaboration is driven by a complementary business relationship between the two companies. Digicom offers innovative solutions for the industrial markets using NB-IoT, with a particular focus on connectivity solutions for Smart Cities, Smart Buildings, Industry 4.0 in general and the Automotive industry. Digicom platforms are designed for the protection of vehicles, people and pets, offer ultra low power consumption and several years operation in battery mode. Embedded in Digicom's products and solutions is for instance the u-blox SARA‑N2 NB-IoT module, which was announced in June 2016 as the world’s first cellular radio module compliant with 3GPP Release 13. Release 13 defined the NB-IoT cellular air interface standard, specifically targeting devices that need to communicate small amounts of data over long periods of time in hard-to-reach places.
“We have collaborated with u-blox for a long time and the quality and innovation of their modules enable us to develop cutting-edge products and solutions,” says Stefano Galzignato, Business Line Manager at Digicom.
“We are excited to be part of this partnership, which showcases u‑blox as a global leader in developing NB‑IoT solutions for IoT applications,” adds Stefano Moioli, u‑blox Director of Product Management Cellular.
The partnership is expected to grow steadily alongside a rising demand for Digicom solutions for IoT markets.
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Swiss u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets. u-blox solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to empower OEMs to develop innovative solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u-blox is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
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About Digicom
Digicom Spa is an Italian company based in Cardano al Campo (Italy) that has been operating for 40 years in the Telecommunications market offering a variety of products and solutions for the M2M, Lift, Automotive, Home Automation and Game markets. In particular, the commercial proposal aims to provide high performance and competitive solutions for the Industrial Market. The experience and the Digicom technical expertise in the development of new technologies led the company to become the "Technology Partner" for many business customers. Digicom produces market-oriented products as well as Custom and OEM solutions for customers, with all the advantages offered by new technologies.
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Giacomo Gechelin, Strategic Marketing, Digicom
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