Agreements

Red Hat, Inc. today announced the expansion of its collaboration with Samsung to deliver a virtualized radio access network (vRAN) solution with enhanced integration and automation capabilities. The technology is designed to help service providers better manage networks at scale while meeting the demands of 5G through greater operational flexibility and efficiency.

Mouser has announced a new distribution agreement with Yazaki Corporation, a manufacturer of high-quality connectors, wiring harnesses, meters, and many other automotive products. Thanks to this agreement, Mouser now stocks the latest Yazaki electrical connectors, including the 1.5 Series connectors, the 2.3II Series connector, the 58 Series connectors, and SWP connectors.

Aryan will incorporate Cudy's networking solutions into its Networking Division portfolio, thus expanding the range of wireless and networking products it can offer to the channel.

German laser manufacturer TOPTICA Photonics AG has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in French fiber laser technology company Azurlight Systems SAS.
Azurlight will continue and expand its fiber laser business under the new name TOPTICA Photonics SAS and will form the French hub for the TOPTICA brand.

Nokia has announced that it has signed a new cross-patent licensing agreement with Samsung following the expiration of the previous agreement at the end of 2022.
Under the agreement, which covers Nokia's core inventions in 5G and other technologies, Samsung will make payments to Nokia over a multi-year period beginning January 1, 2023. The terms of the agreement remain confidential between the parties.

Semtech Corporation and Sierra Wireless, Inc. have announced the completion of Semtech's acquisition of Sierra Wireless for a total enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion. This transaction nearly doubles Semtech's annual revenue and adds approximately $100 million in recurring revenue from high-margin IoT cloud services.

TD SYNNEX and Panorama Antennas have signed an agreement for their European distribution. With this agreement, TD SYNNEX expands and strengthens its portfolio of 5G LTE enterprise and mobility solutions for its partners and end customers across Europe.
Panorama Antennas offers a wide range of antennas designed for use with 4G/5G LTE services in various vertical markets. The entire portfolio is now available from TD SYNNEX.

Kramer and Jabra have joined forces to create a next-generation wireless presentation and collaboration solution for large meeting spaces and small conference rooms. The solution incorporates Kramer's latest VIA Connect 2 and VIA Campus 2 and Jabra's PanaCast video range to create a device designed for hybrid workplaces.

Nokia has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rohde & Schwarz to integrate QualiPoC 4.9G/LTE and 5G network measurement capabilities into the Nokia Drone Networks platform. This first-of-its-kind software-integrated solution will expand drone use cases, providing communications service providers (CSPs), private wireless partners, and enterprises with deeper insights into the coverage and performance of their wireless networks for more efficient utilization.

Semtech Corporation has announced a strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to offer its LoRa Cloud™ geolocation services through the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) with the goal of helping the global AWS developer community build asset tracking and monitoring solutions and connect IoT (Internet of Things) devices to the cloud through LoRa Edge™.

British smartphone company Bullitt Group has partnered with chipset provider MediaTek to launch the first smartphone to include two-way satellite messaging technology. The phone and satellite OTT service will be commercially available in the first quarter of 2023 and will feature a free satellite SOS function.

Telefónica Tech and Qualys, Inc. have signed an agreement in the field of cybersecurity, under which the native Qualys Cloud Platform and its integrated cloud applications are incorporated into Telefónica Tech's portfolio of managed security services for Spain and Portugal.

Sonepar has completed the acquisition of Rexel's operations in Spain (approximately €140 million in sales, 460 employees, and 45 branches) and Portugal (approximately €35 million in sales, 120 employees, and 13 branches). This acquisition will allow Sonepar to re-establish its commercial presence in Portugal and strengthen its position in Spain (where the Group already has a network of 108 points of sale).

The European Foundation for Innovation (INTEC) has signed a collaboration agreement with Minsait for the provision of entrepreneurship services, support and advice for innovation, digital transformation and sustainable development in the global agri-food chain ecosystem.

Enphase Energy has announced the completion of its acquisition of GreenCom Networks AG. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, GreenCom Networks provides Internet of Things (IoT) software solutions that enable customers to connect and manage a wide range of distributed energy devices within the home. The company's technology facilitates the convergence of sectors such as mobility, climate control, and renewable energy to help achieve total home electrification.

Thales has completed the acquisition of two European cybersecurity companies, S21sec (in Spain and Portugal) and Excellium (in Belgium and Luxembourg), brought together under the holding company Maxive Cybersecurity; following the signing of the agreement with Bright Pixel Capital announced in May 2022. S21sec has around 400 employees in 9 centers in Spain and Portugal, and Excellium has 146 employees in Luxembourg and Belgium, which will significantly strengthen Thales' expertise and presence in this important market.

Magnetrón and Xilica presented their collaboration agreement at an event held at the Hotel Villa Magna in Madrid. The event was attended by the manufacturer's CEO and some thirty representatives from Spanish audiovisual integration companies.
The event formalized the alliance signed last June, making Magnetrón the new official distributor of Xilica in Spain. This partnership will help boost the growth of the Xilica brand and its market share throughout the country, as well as expand the company's global network of channel partners.

Indra has signed a collaboration agreement with MASMOVIL to promote smarter, more connected, and sustainable mobility through the development of advanced 5G-based solutions and services for various modes of transport.
 
The two companies will create a test site, a new innovation space for validation and testing at Indra's facilities in the Community of Madrid. This space will be equipped with state-of-the-art 5G technology and the necessary hardware and software to deploy and validate new smart mobility solutions and services, which can then be implemented in real-world environments.

ACCIONA Energía has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 100% renewable electricity to Interxion for the next 10 years. Under this contract, ACCIONA Energía will supply more than 65 GWh/year of renewable electricity to cover the power consumption of the company's three operational data centers in Spain. The agreement includes an extension to the contract to supply the new data center that Interxion is building in Madrid and to meet the increased energy demand of the Madrid campus, designed as a digital hub for Southern Europe.

Trend Micro Incorporated has signed a new agreement with Pro-face by Schneider Electric. Industry 4.0 represents a radical convergence of IT and OT technologies to drive efficiency and cost savings on the production floor. However, it also exposes critical manufacturing systems to the risk of compromise.