Cinterion Wireless Modules And Deutsche Telekom Become M2M Partners
Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, and Deutsche Telekom AG, announced recently they signed a strategic partnership to collaboratively manage M2M customer projects and promote the sustainable development of the M2M marketplace. The agreement allows the two companies to leverage their complementary core strengths and vertical market know-how to further strengthen their position in the global M2M landscape.
"Cooperation with manufacturers that are well established in their market is an important brick in the international M2M strategy of Deutsche Telekom," said Rainer Deutschmann, Senior Vice President Mobile products, Deutsche Telekom AG. "Over the years, we've had a close and successful relationship with Cinterion, the leading company for wireless modules. Our collaboration enriches our strong network of partners in the M2M environment and benefits our customers who receive the best service and solutions possible. We look forward to working more closely with Cinterion in the future to provide our common customers around the globe with compelling solutions."
"I am convinced that Cinterion and Deutsche Telekom offer outstanding professional competence by combining their forces," said Norbert Muhrer, CEO Cinterion Wireless Modules. "We'll work together to reduce complexity and total cost of ownership as well as speed time to market and provide reliable and long-lasting, stable solutions. The partnership is another example of Cinterion's commitment to providing forward-thinking and sustainable solutions for our customers ahead of the competition."
Cinterion Wireless Modules and Deutsche Telekom signed this formal agreement to further expand their proven past relationship. With this agreement, they are strengthening their partnership and commitment to common product offerings, business development and sales activities in the growing M2M market. The companies will align their product portfolios and collaborate on joint customer activities. By combining their significant individual strengths and resources to meet shared business goals and activities, the companies intend to increase overall market penetration of wireless M2M solutions and services and accelerate the demand for implementing M2M technology.
About Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules is the worldwide leading supplier of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and combines 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 valued by many vertical market customers for its award-winning modules which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate over wireless networks helping enterprises dramatically cut costs and increase productivity and efficiency. Cinterion products are carrier and FTA approved and used for industries including remote maintenance and control; metering; payment systems; industrial PDAs; routers and gateways; security systems; health care; automotive and eToll; tracking and tracing; environmental monitoring and more. 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.
About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is one of the leading integrated telecommunications companies worldwide with groupwide more than 148 million mobile customers, around 40 million fixed-network lines and almost 17 million broadband lines (as at: June 30, 2009). With its product brands T-Home (fixed-network telephony, broadband Internet), T-Mobile (mobile communication) and T-Systems (ICT solutions) Deutsche Telekom is positioned as international provider of connected life and work services. The group is present in around 50 countries throughout the world with around 261,000 employees (as at: June 30, 2009). In 2008, Deutsche Telekom generated revenues of EUR 61.6 billion of which more than 50% were generated outside Germany. For information visit www.telekom.com.
SOURCE: Cinterion Wireless Modules