Avnet Silica has also signed an additional agreement with Sierra Wireless to expand the scope of its products and services to include all Sierra Wireless devices in its cloud offering. Avnet Silica now provides Sierra Wireless SIM and connectivity services, as well as Internet of Things (IoT) cloud platform services, in addition to its existing cellular hardware module offering.
With the successful launch of Visible Things at this year's Embedded World, Avnet Silica is striving to become a key partner for customers seeking cutting-edge, end-to-end enterprise solutions, from chip-level design through development and production, to the connection of smart devices that can be deployed, monitored, and managed in the field. "It's important for us to align and partner with the right suppliers so we can offer the right technologies to support our customers," said Philippe Fremont, Vice President of Technical Marketing at Avnet Silica.
"These new partnerships with data connectivity, internet services and embedded connectivity software companies, along with the expansion of the Sierra Wireless product range available through Avnet Silica, position us as the best distributor to offer a full range of services and technology to accelerate the development and implementation of cutting-edge IoT projects for the enterprise.".
Arkessa
The partnership with Arkessa adds a secure global connectivity service for Avnet's embedded hardware and software portfolio. This empowers OEMs to design, develop, and connect smart sensors, embedded devices, and gateway solutions over cellular network technologies, via the cloud and enterprise software applications. Arkessa's service offering enables OEMs and end users to access global radio network connectivity through a single provider. Managing large-scale, multi-network connections through a single user interface simplifies product development and deployment.
“Avnet Silica and Arkessa are dedicated to making it as easy as possible for customers to connect and scale their IoT products and solutions anywhere in the world,” said Andrew Orrock, CEO of Arkessa. “Avnet Silica’s Visible Things platform and commitment to innovation, combined with Arkessa’s proven track record, makes this a compelling partnership for developing and operating IoT solutions in the field, whether for high- or low-data-density applications.”
Spica Technologies Ltd.
offers its IoT application framework, devicepoint™, which provides a suite of composable services that can be configured to deliver various IoT solutions. This allows customers to connect their devices to the cloud and generate business value from IoT data in record time. Key features of devicepoint™ include secure encrypted messaging, user security, white labeling, a comprehensive set of dashboards, and the ability to quickly and easily generate external reports and analytics—all on a cloud-based, monthly subscription platform. Spica also offers professional services focused on helping customers initiate, manage, and launch solutions as quickly and efficiently as possible.
"We are delighted to be able to work in partnership with Avnet Silica and offer decicepoint as an essential component of Avnet's Visible Things," adds Tim Streather, director of sales and marketing at SPICA Technologies.
UbiquiOS
The UbiquiOS connectivity platform is an easy-to-use, cost-effective, and secure software stack for embedded wireless applications. The stack can run on bare metal or in an RTOS and has been optimized for Cortex-M, Intel Quark, and Microchip PIC32 MCUs. It supports Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, and cellular transceivers.
Furthermore, the stack facilitates easy integration with leading cloud platforms for data presentation and network management. The UbiquiOS solution can shorten time to market and provides a complete connectivity solution, saving development time and money.
Oxida Stapp, Vice President of Business Development at UbiquiOS, notes: "Here at UbiquiOS Technology, we are excited to partner with Avnet Silica to address the growing IoT market and deliver embedded wireless solutions. The breadth of semiconductor solutions offered by Avnet Silica, combined with the unique UbiquiOS connectivity stack, will provide developers with the widest range of IoT development options in the industry.".
Sierra Wireless: Services and Connectivity.
Sierra Wireless offers a complete range of embedded 2G, 3G, and 4G modules and gateways. These integrate seamlessly with their cloud services and secure connectivity, providing a complete cloud-based solution. Sierra Wireless is a global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) with extensive coverage across Europe. The SIM cards support connectivity services on 2G/3G, 4G, and many other networks with a full suite of IoT-specific data and security services.
The AIRVANTAGE IoT Cloud platform offers a complete application enablement service for delivering data from connected assets in the field to the enterprise, along with all SIM subscription and device management services, enabling customers to manage their current and future IoT applications.
"The combination of Avnet Silica's market share and support capabilities with Sierra Wireless' integrated connectivity and cloud services, and cellular hardware offering, creates a fast track to bringing IoT projects to market. This offering will be expanded to power the entire IoT device to the cloud value chain," commented Andrew Suttle, vice president of global distribution, Sierra Wireless.
