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Sequans' LTE Cat 1 Technology Selected by Wivity For Industrial IoT ModemLTE for IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications (News - Alert) S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) announced that Wivity Inc. has chosen Sequans' Calliope LTE Cat 1* chipset platform to power its swappable LTE modems for industrial IoT. The Wivity platform enables IoT and M2M devices to connect to any wireless network in the world using interchangeable wireless modems. "As we begin to implement our vision of a single platform for Wi-Fi, cellular, satellite, and LPWAN, it is important to have technology partners that stay current with new standards as they are commercialized," said Alfred Tom, CEO of Wivity. "Sequans offers best-in-class LTE connectivity with an aggressive road map that matches the expectations of our customers." "The Wivity solution is unique in the industry and offers IoT device makers plug-and-play options for connecting to wireless networks as needed," said Craig Miller, Sequans' VP of marketing. "It's a solution that solves a key problem for device makers and we are excited to be chosen by Wivity to be part of it." Wivity is using Sequans' Calliope LTE Platform, an-IoT-optimized chipset solution designed specifically for LTE Cat 1 applications such as smart meters and home automation solutions. Calliope comprises baseband and RF, an integrated IoT applications processor running Sequans' carrier-proven LTE protocol stack, an IMS client, and a comprehensive software package for over-the-air device management and packet routing. * LTE Category 1 (Cat 1) technology is the lowest throughput category of the existing LTE standard and is compatible with today's existing LTE networks. Cat1 LTE has been optimized for IoT use and recently deployed by major LTE operators, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and NTT (News - Alert) DoCoMo. LTE Cat 1 is ideal for certain IoT applications, including vehicle telematics, security systems, industrial IoT modems, and smart meters, and is expected to be used for these types of applications even when new narrowband LTE-M and NB-IoT (Release 13) networks are launched. For more about LTE Cat 1 and its applications, please see this blog. The Wivity device will be on display at CTIA's (News - Alert) Super Mobility Week, Las Vegas, in Sequans' meeting room, September 7-9. To make an appointment, please contact [email protected]. About Wivity Wivity enables IoT devices to connect anywhere in the world. With Wivity's platform, manufacturers can build devices that allow installers, and even end-consumers, to plug in modems for any wireless network. WiFi (News - Alert), cellular, satellite, and any future network- all are accessible with Wivity. Wivity is a privately-held company headquartered in San Francisco, California. www.wivity.com: twitter: @wivityinc About Sequans Communications Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker and leading provider of single-mode LTE chipset solutions to wireless device manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 2003, Sequans has developed and delivered six generations of 4G technology and its chips are certified and shipping in 4G networks, both LTE and WiMAX (News - Alert), around the world. Today, Sequans offers two LTE product lines: StreamrichLTE™, optimized for feature-rich mobile computing and home/portable router devices, and StreamliteLTE™, optimized for M2M devices and other connected devices for the Internet of Things. Sequans is based in Paris, France with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China. Visit Sequans online at www.sequans.com; www.facebook.com/sequans; www.twitter.com/sequans View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160901005276/en/ |
