MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan 21, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) is expanding its global relationship
with Telit Wireless Solutions with a distribution agreement for North
America. Telit, a global leader in wireless technology, has distribution
agreements with Arrow for Europe and Asia.
Arrow's North American customers will now have access to Telit's
complete line of wireless solutions, including components and design
support for cellular applications, enhanced options for automated
manufacturing and assistance with certification for customer end
products.
Telit develops and markets GSM (global system for mobile communications)
and GPRS (general packet radio service) modules for machine-to-machine
(M2M) communications. Telit's portfolio of products and services allows
customers to create customized applications including firmware
over-the-air updates, jamming detection and reporting capabilities.
"Extending our global relationship with Arrow into North America allows
Telit to reach a broad base of embedded design engineers across a wide
range of industries," according to Mike Ueland, vice president and
general manager of Telit Wireless Solutions. "The timing is right as the
cost and complexity of incorporating cellular technology into products
has been reduced considerably over the past 18 to 24 months, making it
possible for companies to introduce innovative applications and business
models that take full advantage of the cellular network."
About Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Arrow Electronics (www.arrow.com)
is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial
and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing
solutions. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Arrow serves as a supply
channel partner for approximately 700 suppliers and 140,000 original
equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers
through a global network of more than 300 locations in 50 countries and
territories.
About Telit Wireless Solutions
Telit is a leading global wireless technology company. Telit develops,
manufactures and markets GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA, CDMA, ZigBee and other
short-range wireless communications modules for machine-to-machine (M2M)
applications. Telit's products streamline business processes by enabling
machines, devices and vehicles to communicate via mobile communications
networks. Telit's products are sold and deployed worldwide through
offices in China, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Israel,
Italy, Korea, Spain, Taiwan, and the United States. Telit Communications
PLC is listed on the AIM (Ticker:TCM). For more information about the
company, please visit www.telit.com.
SOURCE: Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Chris Maio, 631-847-5454
Manager, External Communications
cmaio@arrow.com
