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New Digi Module Integrates Cellular, GPS and Satellite Connectivity for Global Asset Tracking and Fleet Management Applications

^{Published on 2010-10-13 05:40:28 - Market Wire}
 

MINNETONKA, Minn.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Digi International ] (NASDAQ: DGII) today introduced the [ Digi m130a" ], an embedded module that allows OEMS to enable their products with GSM/GPRS, global positioning system (GPS) and ORBCOMM satellite connectivity in a single solution. Ideal for fleet management and asset tracking applications, the compact Digi m130 enables remote connectivity to mobile assets via cellular or satellite networks and is the fastest way for device manufacturers to add cellular, GPS and satellite in one design.

"The fast expansion of machine-to-machine (M2M) mobility has created strong demand for cost-effective, reliable Global Area Networking solutions"

aFeaturing both cellular and satellite connectivity allows customers to develop fleet management solutions that can easily switch from one network to another,a said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International. aAs a vehicle moves out of cell range, it can then use satellite to maintain connectivity. This combined with GPS functionality allows organizations to track their products to within 5 meters of accuracy virtually anywhere on the planet.a

aThe fast expansion of machine-to-machine (M2M) mobility has created strong demand for cost-effective, reliable Global Area Networking solutions,a said Bertrand G. de Brugiere, general manager, [ Maestro Wireless Solutions ]. aThe Digim130and ORBCOMM network enabled us to develop a complete and customized solution for the M2M mobility market. Digi providedfull support and we effortlessly integrated the Digi m130 into our first satellite dual-mode modem with GPS.a

The Digi m130 provides flexible wide area networking connectivity supporting cellular, GPS and satellite functionality. Cellular and satellite connectivity provide instant, always-on communications allowing companies to switch networks easily. On-board GPS enables location tracking and geo-fencing. The Digi m130 features Digia™s satellite application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology used in the popular Digi m10a" module and an AirPrimea" WMP Series intelligent embedded module from Sierra Wireless. The Q52 Omni was developed in a partnership between Wavecom and MobiApps, before they were acquired by Sierra and Digi, respectively.

Digi m130 customers will also have access to the ready-to-use [ iDigi ]a" cloud computing platform for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) network management by Q2 2011. The iDigi platform enables secure remote access, control and management of network-connected devices and complete cloud-based application development. A Python development environment for easy application development will also be available by March 2011.

Digi will support all current Sierra Wireless Q52 Omni customers. The Digi m130 is available now for $169 in 10,000 quantities. Development kits are available now for $1,299. Development kit customers will also receive a free 1-hour consultation with Spectrum Design Solutions, Digia™s wireless consulting group. Spectrum consultants will discuss approaches to software development and antenna design for the Digi m130. For more information, visit [ www.digi.com/m130 ].

About Digi International

Digi International is making wireless M2M easy by developing reliable products and solutions to connect and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the Web. Digi offers the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit Digi's Web site at [ www.digi.com ], or call 877-912-3444.

For more information, visit Digi's Web site at [ www.digi.com ], or call 877-912-3444.

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