11th Apr 2007 16:47
Symmetry Electronics, a leader in design-oriented electroniccomponent distribution, announced today that it has added TelitWireless Solutions, Inc., the US-based mobile technology arm of TelitCommunications (AIM:TCM), to its growing list of suppliers. SymmetryElectronics will promote and sell Telit's GSM/GPRS modules to itscustomer base throughout North and Latin America as well as onlineacross the globe through Symmetry's award-winning eCommerce websitewww.SemiconductorStore.com. £ "Telit's two decades of expertise in cellular technology andcontinued commitment to innovation make them an ideal partner forSymmetry," said Fred Scott, VP of Marketing for Symmetry Electronics."Their feature-rich cellular modules are a perfect fit for our focuson the machine-to-machine (m2m) communication and wireless markets." £ Telit's innovative products offer quad-band GSM/GPRS technologyutilizing the company's m2m-refined underlying technology, includingits own comprehensive protocol stack. £ "Symmetry understands the importance of providing business savvycellular solutions that address the long and short-term needs of theirclients," said Roger Dewey, President and CEO of Telit WirelessSolutions, Inc. "Through Symmetry's extensive sales network, Telit isnow providing wireless application developers throughout the Americaswith the innovative, customer-focused cellular communications optionsthey so desperately need." £ Telit's GSM/GPRS modules allow machines, equipment, or vehicles tointerface with each other via mobile communications networks. Telit'sapproach to enterprise wireless communication is unique - theirproducts are divided into families, each tailored to different levelsof integration and volumes according to application size andproduction scale, and each addressing distinct application groups suchas telematics, fleet management, and automatic meter reading. Withinthese families, products have the same form factor and functionalityirrespective of their wireless technology (GSM, CDMA). The advantagefor customers is immediately apparent because all modules within afamily are interchangeable, due to uniformity in size, shape,connectors, and software interface. Customers can easily replace anymodule with its successor because there is little or no changerequired to the application. £ About Symmetry Electronics £ Founded in 1998, Symmetry Electronics is a globalsupplier-authorized electronics distributor, providing value-addeddistribution of technology products, solutions and services toindustrial and commercial markets. Symmetry serves its extensivecustomer base with 15 offices worldwide. Symmetry Electronics is ISO9001:2000 certified and offers electronic components and displaysolutions for a variety of customers across the globe. For moreinformation on Symmetry Electronics or to view their complete linecard, visit www.SymmetryElectronics.com £ About Telit Communications £ Telit is a leading global wireless communications technologycompany. Its Wireless Solutions division develops manufactures andmarkets GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA and CDMA/EVDO modules formachine-to-machine (m2m) applications which enable machines, devicesor vehicles to communicate via mobile networks. Telit modules aremarketed and deployed worldwide. Telit Communications plc is listed onthe London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (AIM) (code:TCM). For more information about the company, please visitwww.telit.com. Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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