2N Selects Cinterion As Key Supplier Of GSM And UMTS Modules Worldwide

Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, and 2N Telekomunikace, a leading manufacturer of specialty telecommunication devices, announced recently that Cinterion will become the key supplier of all GSM and UMTS wireless modules for 2N products moving forward. The expanded, exclusive partnership comes after more than nine years of successful collaboration and provides both Companies the opportunity to bring the highest quality, most innovative products and services to wireless M2M customers.

The new partnership brings together the market leading strengths of two M2M industry powerhouses and benefits customers with improved design and engineering collaboration from initial concept through to market launch. 2N and Cinterion plan to collaborate on a variety of M2M solutions including GSM gateways, UMTS products, 2N Mobility Extension solutions and PBX systems (private branch exchange communication solutions that serve a particular business or office).

"We selected Cinterion as our key module supplier for their proven track record of delivering the highest quality, fully approved modules as well as its ever evolving product line delivering product continuity along with forward and backward compatibility," said Oldr?ich Stejskal, CEO, 2N TELEKOMUNIKACE. "With Cinterion, we found not only a partner with a strong commercial, technical and logistics background, we also gained a team of cooperative and dedicated colleagues with local market presence and know how all over the world."

"Our strategic partnership with 2N allows us to work in tandem from the beginning of the R&D process and it also opens doors to customer referrals and co-marketing endeavors," said Lars Thyroff, Cinterion Wireless Modules. "Our exclusive partnership demonstrates the value of close collaboration to achieve M2M industry goals and marks the way forward for continued growth and expansion for market leading companies.

Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules is the leading worldwide supplier of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, combining unparalleled M2M engineering expertise and localized worldwide customer support, with a strong portfolio of high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPA products. Cinterion is a reliable partner, and is highly-valued by many vertical market customers for its award-winning modules, which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate over wireless networks, thus helping enterprises dramatically cut costs and increase productivity and efficiency. The firm's global headquarters are in Munich, Germany; with sales and support offices in local markets around the world. For more information, visit www.cinterion.com.

2N TELEKOMUNIKACE
2N TELEKOMUNIKACE is a European manufacturer and exporter of telecommunication devices, focused on operator solutions. 2N's primary focus is on B2B work in the sphere of ICT (Information & Communication Technology). The main product lines include a wide range of GSM gateways, PBX systems, UMTS products and Door and Lift communicators - also available in IP version. 2N offers made-to-measure telecommunication solutions to accommodate their customers´ every need. Their clients, are generally small and medium-sized businesses (that employ up to 100 staff), and business is conducted on both the domestic and international market. 2N products are currently sold and distributed on all continents, and the company itself is represented in more than 120 countries around the world. Export comprises some 80% of the company's total turnover. For more information, visit www.2n.cz.

SOURCE: Cinterion Wireless Modules