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Gemalto LTE-M wireless module earns AT&T certification expanding highly efficient cellular connectivity for IoT devicesAustin, TX, January 9, 2018 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has earned AT&T certification for its award-winning Cinterion LTE-M IoT module expanding cellular connectivity possibilities for IoT solutions. Using very little energy and IoT-optimized bandwidth, the Gemalto module enables highly efficient use of existing 4G networks. It is ideal for IoT solutions with limited power budgets and which do not require high data throughput such as metering, asset management, remote monitoring and control, healthcare, security systems, POS and smart city applications. Early pilot programs are deploying in January with volume shipping to follow in Q1 2018.
A seamless migration path towards global LTE-M Setting new standards for power efficiency and responsiveness eSIM ready for easy connectivity bundling "Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) are growing at a compound annual growth rate of 206 percent and LTE-M networks are being deployed all over the world," said Sam Lucero, senior principal analyst for IoT at IHS Markit. "Gemalto's EMS31 LTE-M is well positioned to be a leader in the category supporting a multitude of low bandwidth, mobile IoT use cases." "The robust Cinterion LTE M wireless module combines the longevity, reliability and ubiquity of LTE cellular connectivity with the efficiency and cost economy of Low-Power Wide-Area technologies - exactly what the majority of new IoT solutions require," said Andreas Haegele, SVP IoT Products, Gemalto. "Together with AT&T, Gemalto is revolutionizing cellular possibilities for the IoT, allowing connected assets, smart homes and smart cities to instantly connect and stay securely connected over the long lifetime of IoT devices." About Gemalto Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the global leader in digital security, with 2016 annual revenues of €3.1 billion and customers in over 180 countries. We bring trust to an increasingly connected world. From secure software to biometrics and encryption, our technologies and services enable businesses and governments to authenticate identities and protect data so they stay safe and enable services in personal devices, connected objects, the cloud and in between. Gemalto's solutions are at the heart of modern life, from payment to enterprise security and the internet of things. We authenticate people, transactions and objects, encrypt data and create value for software - enabling our clients to deliver secure digital services for billions of individuals and things. Our 15,000+ employees operate out of 112 offices, 43 personalization and data centers, and 30 research and software development centers located in 48 countries. For more information visit www.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on Twitter. Gemalto media contacts:
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