u-blox announces its first LTE Cat M1 module

The SARA‑R4 LTE Cat M1 module series developed by u‑blox is targeted for IoT applications and to launch in Q4 2016 Thalwil, Switzerland – September 6, 2016 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced plans to launch modules supporting Category M1 (Cat M1) LTE networks, which will…

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Wirepas and u-blox partner for scalable and easy-to-use industrial Internet of Things solutions

Thalwil, Switzerland – August 22, 2016 – Wirepas and u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, have partnered to offer an advanced decentralized radio communications solution (comparable with advanced mesh technology) for demanding industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The IoT industry is still quite young and fragmented, making deployment…

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Cardholder-sized personal safety device combines u-blox cellular and GNSS technologies

LONEworkr is designed to monitor lone and remote workers, using u‑blox technologies Thalwil, Switzerland and Penrith, Australia – July 7, 2016 – MCM Electronics Pty Ltd., an Australian company specializing in the security alarm industry, has announced the launch of a new personal safety device, developed in collaboration with u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless…

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Accenture and u-blox Deliver Outdoor Asset Tracking Solution at Farnborough International Airshow to Demonstrate Value for the Aerospace and Defence Industry

London, UK and Thalwil, Switzerland; July 5 2016 – Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and u‑blox (SIX:UBXN) will be demonstrating a new outdoor asset management concept at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) next week, by tracking the golf buggies and VIP courtesy cars used by event organisers to transport people around the 100,000sqm site. The solution utilises data…

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High-performance solutions for client specific needs

Xirgo Technologies, Inc. in Camarillo, California, is a leading provider of innovative, application‑specific products for machine‑to‑machine vertical markets. Its solutions are used in a range of devices designed for automotive applications, mobile monitoring and control, fleet management, and container and trailer tracking. Challenge Xirgo Technologies’ biggest challenge in its industry is customization. Two customers in…

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World’s first cellular NB-IoT module combines easy, affordable, global connectivity with over 10 years’ battery life for low data rate IoT applications

u‑blox SARA‑N2 Narrowband IoT module optimized for applications that need to securely communicate small amounts of data over long periods Thalwil, Switzerland – June 27, 2016 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced forthcoming availability of its SARA‑N2 Narrowband IoT (NB‑IoT) module, the world’s first cellular radio…

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FLARM Airborne Collision Avoidance

FLARM is an affordable traffic awareness and collision avoidance technology. Over 30,000 units are in use in all types of aircraft globally. It has contributed to an increase of situational awareness and overall aviation safety. FLARM was instrumental in reducing the number of mid‑air collisions and near‑miss incidents since its introduction in 2004 by the…

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Korean KIWI PLUS’ new kid smartwatch relies on u-blox GNSS and Cellular communication technologies

Thalwil, Switzerland and Seoul, Korea – June 20, 2016 – KIWI PLUS, one of Korea’s leading companies in software development, has launched a new children’s smartwatch developed in collaboration with u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips. LINE Kids Watch is a tiny and colorful wearable with LINE emojis functioning…

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Smart rearview mirrors – offering a better view to the automotive industry

Established in 2011, Jeavox Co., Ltd. is a Chinese high‑tech company combining R&D, production, sales and services for the automotive electronics industry. Products include on‑board computers and Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for real‑time traffic navigation, with a particular focus on smart rearview mirrors, a field where Jeavox is the leader in China. The smart rearview…

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