Digi
International (NASDAQ: DGII) today announced that the ConnectCore®
3G – an embedded 3G system-on-module with integrated application
processing – is now certified by Sprint. This means Sprint customers can
easily add 3G connectivity to their devices without having to go through
the Sprint certification process. The ConnectCore 3G also offers
out-of-the-box cloud connectivity with the iDigi®
Device Cloud™.
"The ConnectCore 3G provides an easy path for M2M device manufacturers
to add Sprint 3G connectivity to their devices,” said Larry Kraft,
senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International.
"And with the iDigi Device Cloud, device manufacturers can remotely
configure, upgrade, monitor and troubleshoot their devices and create
applications that improve customer service and increase revenue.”
"Collaborating with Digi International brings distinct enhancements to
our M2M portfolio and Sprint’s focus on an Open-Network-Execution
approach helps partners and customers benefit from M2M opportunities,”
said Wayne Ward, vice-president –Sprint Emerging Solutions Group. "Our
value proposition is built on streamlining the process of deploying M2M
solutions, while enabling customers to tap into our extensive M2M
ecosystem, where they can choose from a broad selection of applications
and expertise to support their specific objectives."
The ConnectCore 3G features Qualcomm Gobi technology which supports High
Speed Packet Access (HSPA) or Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) networks
from the same cellular radio. This allows customers to develop one
solution for use anywhere in the world with the same hardware.
The iDigi Device Cloud makes it easy for ConnectCore 3G customers to
configure and manage device deployments and integrate with customer
applications. The module is programmable in iDigi’s application
framework (iDigi Dia) and Python. Customized hardware and software
development is also available through Digi’s Spectrum
Design Services.
ConnectCore 3G Digi JumpStart Kits® are available for $499. For more
information, visit www.digi.com/ConnectCore3G.
For more information about iDigi, visit www.idigi.com.
With more than 12 years of experience with machine-to-machine (M2M),
Sprint has been at the forefront of this wireless industry revolution,
teaming with and supporting a large and diverse portfolio of innovative
partners to create smarter wireless solutions. Sprint and its partners
have already brought to market a wide array of solutions that feature a
host of devices running on our network, which are changing the way
people work and live – including benefits to a variety of categories. To
learn more, view this special "What
if ...” M2M video and visit www.sprint.com/m2m.
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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