LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon and Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:
QCOM), are accelerating innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT)
with the introduction of ThingSpace-ready modules from Quectel
and Telit using Qualcomm Technologies' MDM9206 Category M1 (Cat-M1)
LTE modem. To further facilitate the creation of IoT solutions
using Verizon's ThingSpace platform on the MDM9206 LTE modem,
Verizon is making available a development kit. The modules and
development kit are expected to be available in early 2017.
Verizon's ThingSpace client has been pre-integrated and tested
on the MDM9206 LTE modem and is designed to allow manufacturers to
easily and seamlessly develop, as well as manage IoT devices for
quicker time-to-commercialization. Using the integrated application
processor in the MDM9206 LTE modem, OEMs can develop cost-effective
and small-footprint devices and incorporate the benefits of LTE
connectivity into many new IoT applications.
In addition, Verizon's pre-integrated ThingSpace software
provides a one-stop global solution for both wireless data and
cloud service management for IoT devices. The combination of the
LTE Cat-M1 capabilities of the MDM9206 modem with Verizon's 4G LTE
network and ThingSpace platform offers a simplified approach for
building, deploying and managing IoT applications, which can be
customized for a wide range of IoT use cases including asset
management, industrial automation, wearables, smart cities and
more.
"We're pleased to work with both Qualcomm Technologies and
Verizon to quickly commercialize a ThingSpace-ready LTE Cat-M1
module," said Patrick Qian, chief
executive officer, Quectel. "This work will result in earlier
opportunities for product OEMs to take advantage of Verizon's
Cat-M1 network rollout. We see great opportunities for new and
creative IoT applications benefiting from the implementation of
ThingSpace software and Qualcomm Technologies' MDM9206 LTE modem
technology in Quectel's BG96 module enabling performance and cost
optimized products."
"Telit's work on this cloud-ready LTE Cat-M1 IoT module expands
our long, multi-faceted relationship with Qualcomm Technologies and
Verizon. Together we have been powering millions of CDMA IoT
devices on Verizon's network across North
America for many years," said Dennis
Kelly, vice president of sales, Americas, Telit. "With its
inherent low-power consumption and wider range, our new ME910C1
module targets an array of innovative IoT devices or – by
leveraging Telit's unique family concept – it can also be applied
as a simple drop-in replacement for existing 2G, 3G and CDMA
devices."
Building on the announcement from September of last year,
Verizon and Qualcomm Technologies will showcase at CES® 2017 how
pre-integration of the ThingSpace client within the MDM9206 Cat-M1
LTE modem supports novel use cases for industrial IoT segments such
as comprehensive asset management and tracking using the live
over-the-air 4G LTE Cat-M1 network.
"As more and more devices, products and systems enter the IoT
space, it's imperative the infrastructure keep up. Paired with our
rollout of the LTE Cat-M1 network, which will reach nationwide
coverage by the end of 1Q 2017, the launch of a pre-integrated
ThingSpace platform means developers can bring IoT products to
market quicker and easier," said Mark
Bartolomeo, vice president of connected solutions, Verizon.
"Together with Qualcomm Technologies, Telit and Quectel, we're
offering a simple, seamless way to create edge access by
incorporating LTE connectivity into these new applications. In
other words, we're simplifying IoT to increase participation rates
across all segments, particularly the mid-size businesses that
benefit the most from IoT solutions."
"Qualcomm Technologies and Verizon share the same vision for the
industrial IoT, and we are pleased to continue working together to
help simplify and accelerate the deployment of intelligent
connected devices for this segment," said Jeffery Torrance, vice president of business
development, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Qualcomm Technologies'
MDM9206 modem is engineered to support low-power, low-bandwidth and
cost efficient IoT applications and services, and brings many
enhancements and optimizations to LTE that can help reduce IoT
device complexity. We anticipate this allows ecosystem players to
bring IoT products and services to the space quicker and
easier."
About Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, has a diverse
workforce of 162,000 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates
America's most reliable wireless network, with 113.7 million retail
connections nationwide. The company also provides communications
and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation's
premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business
solutions to customers worldwide.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm's technologies powered the smartphone revolution and
connected billions of people. We pioneered 3G and 4G – and
now, we are leading the way to 5G and a new era of intelligent,
connected devices. Our products are revolutionizing industries
including automotive, computing, IoT and healthcare, and are
allowing millions of devices to connect with each other in ways
never before imagined. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing
business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated,
operates, along with its subsidiaries, all of our engineering,
research and development functions, and all of our products and
services businesses, including our semiconductor business, QCT, and
our mobile, automotive, computing, IoT and healthcare
businesses.
To learn more, visit Qualcomm's website, blog, Twitter and
Facebook pages.
Qualcomm MDM is a product of Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm
Incorporated, registered in the United
States and other countries.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate
Communications
Phone: 1-408-652-1298
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
John Sinnott, Investor
Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
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