News | March 17, 2003

Wavecom and Multi-Tech Partner to Develop Wireless Modems

Source: Wavecom, Inc.

Multi-Tech Using Wavecom Technology In New Line of Wireless Data Products

New Orleans, LA --17 March 2003 -- Wavecom, Inc. and Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. announced at the CTIA Wireless 2003 show a partnership that combines Wavecom's wireless technology with Multi-Tech's embedded and external data communications products. Wavecom will supply Multi-Tech with WISMO® Quik integrated wireless modules for use in a new line of embedded and external wireless modems.

The new line of WISMO-based products from Multi-Tech include both GSM/GPRS and CDMA implementations of an embedded modem suitable for integration into OEM devices, as well as external GSM/GPRS and CDMA offerings geared towards applications requiring a standalone unit.

"This partnership is a win-win, not only for Multi-Tech and Wavecom, but for the entire wireless communications industry," said Chip Harleman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. "We are utilizing world-class technology as Wavecom gains access to Multi-Tech's global distribution network that spans 135 countries. Together, Wavecom and Multi-Tech are creating wireless modems based on an industry-standard embedded form factor not previously available."

WISMO Quik from Wavecom is an integrated, ready-to-use wireless solution that enables companies like Multi-Tech to incorporate GSM/GPRS or CDMA connectivity quickly and cost-effectively. WISMO Quik offers a simple upgrade path, as well as full backwards and forwards compatibility, which shortens development timelines and reduces overall costs as additional products are brought to market.

"Wavecom's partnership with Multi-Tech integrates WISMO technology into one of the industry's premier wireless modem brands," said Hany Neoman, President and COO, Wavecom, Inc. "As use and profitability of wireless data applications continue to grow, Wavecom and Multi-Tech will deliver wireless modem solutions that meet the cost and performance needs of a competitive global market.

About WISMO-Based Products From Multi-Tech

  • The embedded GSM/GPRS and CDMA SocketModem products are drop-in wireless solutions with a similar form factor to Multi-Tech's existing SocketModem family.
  • The embedded GSM/GPRS and CDMA ModemModule products have the same form factor as – and are pin-for-pin compatible with – the Wavecom Integra products and include a CDMA model and GSM/GPRS class 10 performance.
  • The external GSM/GPRS and CDMA MultiModem products are RS-232 DE-15 Voice/Data interface models using a similar form factor to the Wavecom Fastrack and include CDMA and GSM/GPRS Class 10 performance, water-resistant design and additional diagnostic LED functionality.