It will also allow Digi to leverage the combined strength of Farnell and its parent company, Avnet, across the entire product lifecycle. With Avnet and Farnell, customers worldwide will find the best solution for their needs.

Digi International supplies secure, integrated technology and connectivity equipment, such as system modules, wireless communication systems, and cloud-based management software, to developers across a wide range of industries, from education and energy to industrial, medical, retail, smart cities, and transportation. Whatever the application, Digi is committed to ensuring that every customer has the right technology for their wireless connectivity requirements.

As Steve Ericson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digi OEM Solutions, said: “For us, having the combined power of Farnell and Avnet is a tremendous opportunity. We look forward to expanding our customer base thanks to Farnell’s expertise and global presence. We have always sought to partner with like-minded companies to offer our customers a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of options that delivers value and brings the future of IoT communications to power their businesses.”

Digi's technologies encompass a wide range of solutions, including Bluetooth®, cellular IoT, edge computing, fixed wireless access, LoRaWAN®, 5G, and Zigbee® wireless mesh, among others.

Rebeca Obregon, president of Farnell, adds: "We are delighted to expand our distribution partnership with Digi and broaden our M2M and IoT product offering. This partnership will not only enhance our customers' experience, but we also look forward to further combining Digi's excellent range of solutions with our international distribution network and market expertise."

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