Press Release

u-blox joins Wi-Fi Alliance

Global consortium drives innovation in wireless connectivity

Thalwil, Switzerland - Sept. 9, 2014 - Swiss u-blox, a global leader in wireless communications and positioning semiconductors and modules for the industrial, automotive and consumer markets, has become an official member of the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global non-profit industry association of companies who share a vision of seamless connectivity.

"We welcome u-blox to Wi-Fi alliance and look forward to u-blox' contribution to our organization to help expand Wi-Fi in the industrial and automotive markets." said Edgar Figueroa, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance.

"Wi-Fi has become the de-facto leading technology for high-speed short range radio communications, and is a strategic enabler for the Internet of Things," said Thomas Seiler, u-blox CEO, "With our advanced Wi-Fi technology aimed at industrial and vehicle applications, joining the Wi-Fi Alliance gives us immediate access to the industry leaders in the Wi-Fi ecosystem. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration."

Through the recent acquisitions of connectBlue and Antcor, established innovators in Wi-Fi module and software development, u-blox has integrated Wi-Fi as a strategic technology within the product portfolio. Wi-Fi connectivity solutions complement the company's successful range of cellular, Bluetooth and global positioning components, allowing u-blox to provide end-to-end connectivity and location-awareness to any device in the IoT.


For more information about u-blox wireless connectivity solutions, contact the u-blox sales representative nearest you.

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About u-blox
Swiss-based u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a leading provider of wireless and positioning semiconductors and modules for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Our solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to allow OEMs to develop innovative solutions that enable mobility quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u blox is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia and the USA.

(www.u-blox.com)


About the Wi-Fi Alliance
Wi-Fi Alliance® is the worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi®. In 1999, several visionary companies came together to form a global non-profit association with the goal of driving the best user experience with a new wireless networking technology - regardless of brand. Today, Wi-Fi is in 25 percent of homes around the world, and about two billion Wi-Fi devices were sold in 2013. Wi-Fi adoption continues to grow, and the common vision of seamless connectivity continues to inform the collaboration of our members.

u-blox contact
Herbert Blaser, VP Short Range Radio
Phone: +41 44 722 7469
E-mail: herbert.blaser@u-blox.com




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