19-07-2016 | Acal | Subs & Systems
Acal BFi has announced a strategic partnership with Fujitsu, to distribute a range of wireless modules and beacons including the complete family of Bluetooth low-energy modules across Europe. The partnership will enable Acal BFi to provide its customers the latest Bluetooth technology for their internet of things (IoT) applications, says the company. Lee Austin, business development director, Acal BFi, said: “We are delighted to announce our new distribution agreement with global technology giant, Fujitsu. The addition of Fujitsu’s Bluetooth low energy technology to our wireless product portfolio represents a great opportunity for Acal BFi in the fast moving Bluetooth low energy market. The modules are among the smallest in the market boasting superior performance and significantly reduced power consumption. This is a key wireless technology driving the Internet of Things.” Dennis van Doorn, marketing manager, wireless solutions, Fujitsu, added: “The Fujitsu wireless solutions are designed to offer high quality and easy to integrate modules and beacons to make applications wireless.” Fujitsu’s wireless modules and beacons are based on years of experience in this technology sector. The wireless module product range exists out of WLAN, Bluetooth, and WLAN Bluetooth combination modules with Apple iOS chipset support. Beacons are Bluetooth powered location devices that enable pro-active communication with the audience and are used in a number of applications such as in-shop promotion, museum, festivals, and exhibitions.