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Cinterion, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and a Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) company, today announced AGS2, the world’s smallest surface mount automotive M2M module providing global voice and data communications for vehicle telematics. The new module is Cinterion’s first offering as an Associate Partner in the Intel® Intelligent Systems Alliance program, which provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers with the advanced hardware, software, firmware, tools and systems integration support needed to bring leading-edge technology solutions to market faster.
Cinterion’s tiny AGS2 Land Grid Array (LGA) surface mount module was designed for cost effective vehicle telematics such as fleet management solutions, car alarms and eCall applications. The module features a secure Internet protocol connection, best-in-class digital audio and advanced voice technology with voice prompts, which can be crucial during emergencies. Quad-band capability helps eliminate coverage disruptions, providing reliable communications even when roaming between countries and across different carrier networks. The module’s advanced jamming detection feature strengthens theft prevention while its low power consumption helps extend vehicle battery life. AGS2’s rugged design, extended temperature range and superior shielding together enable reliability in the most extreme automotive conditions of heat, cold, vibration and moisture.
“Our new AGS2 module was developed in close collaboration with Intel to take advantage of their latest chipset and to ensure our product roadmaps are in sync,” said Norbert Muhrer, CEO Cinterion. “By combining Cinterion’s M2M expertise with early access to Intel’s most advanced platforms, we are able to quickly launch first-to-market modules that give our customers a competitive advantage in their next generation solutions.”
“Cinterion’s high quality products and leadership in the growing M2M sector makes them an ideal collaborator in the Intel Intelligent Systems Alliance, one of the world’s most recognized and trusted technology ecosystems,” said Rick Lisa, Group Sales Director, WW M2M Business Development, Intel Embedded Sales Group. “Together, we can offer cutting-edge technology that helps developers innovate M2M solutions to simplify and optimize enterprise and industrial operations.”
AGS2 development kits are available immediately with commercial production starting now.
For more information about the Intel Intelligent Systems Alliance program, please visit www.intel.com/design/network/ica/. For more information about Cinterion, please visit www.cinterion.com.
About Cinterion, a Gemalto Company
A Machine-to-Machine (M2M) industry pioneer and market leader for more than 15 years, Cinterion (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) represents the M2M segment of Gemalto. Cinterion enables businesses to succeed in a complex M2M ecosystem by offering expertise, security, simplicity and partnership. Cinterion’s award-winning products and services connect people, machines, equipment and vehicles over wireless networks, helping enterprises simplify operations, increase efficiency and establish new business models. Equipment makers, integrators, MNOs, and end-users rely on Cinterion for leading-edge wireless M2M communication modules, Machine Identification Modules (MIMs), MIM personalization capabilities plus a trusted and secure, cloud-based Service Delivery Platform for any M2M application. Cinterion powers cellular communications for: telematics and automotive applications, tracking and tracing, industrial mobile computing, metering and smart grid, payment systems, healthcare, security systems, routers and gateways, remote maintenance and control and more.
For more information, please visit www.cinterion.com, www.facebook.com/cinterion, or follow @cinterion on twitter.
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security with 2011 annual revenues of €2 billion and more than 10,000 employees operating out of 74 offices and 14 Research & Development centers in 43 countries.
We are at the heart of our rapidly evolving digital society. Billions of people worldwide increasingly want the freedom to communicate, travel, shop, bank, entertain and work – anytime, everywhere – in ways that are convenient, enjoyable and secure. Gemalto delivers on their expanding needs for personal mobile services, payment security, identity protection, authenticated online services, cloud computing access, eHealthcare and eGovernment services, modern transportation solutions, M2M communication.
Gemalto develops secure software that runs on trusted devices which we design and personalize. We manage these devices, the confidential data they contain and the services they enable, throughout their life cycle. We innovate so that our clients can offer more ways of enhancing the convenience and security of their end-users’ digital lives.
Gemalto is thriving with the growing number of people using its software and secure devices to interact in the digital and wireless world.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com, www.justaskgemalto.com, blog.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on Twitter.
Contacts
Cinterion
Axel Hansmann, +49 (89) 21029 9199
axel.hansmann@cinterion.com
Cinterion NAFTA
Angela Roepenack, +1 (425) 214-4246
angela.roepenack@cinterion.com
LPI Communications for CWM
Ellen Lynch, +1 (415) 225 2240
ellen@lpicommunications.com
Gemalto
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Kristel Teyras, +33 1 55 01 57 89
kristel.teyras@gemalto.com
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