From LTE Cat 1bis to 5G eRedCap: Sequans and MultiTech Align to Accelerate Embedded Cellular IoT Platforms
Sequans Communications S.A., a leading provider of 5G/4G cellular IoT semiconductor solutions, today announced that MultiTech has selected Sequans as its technology partner for the development of future embedded cellular modem platforms. The collaboration will initially leverage Sequans’ Calliope 2 LTE Cat 1bis platform and will expand to future Calliope products supporting 5G connectivity.
Driving Value Through Partnership
This strategic alliance combines MultiTech’s 50+ years of industrial-grade device expertise with Sequans’ carrier-certified cellular IoT technology to deliver:
- Secure, end-device certified, carrier-approved embedded cellular platforms
- Accelerated time-to-market through reduced design cycles
- Simplified bill of materials consolidated into a compact SKU
- Lower complexity, cost, and certification risk
- Flexible, scalable foundation enabling lifecycle support and seamless migration to 5G
Together, the companies will bring innovative embedded connectivity solutions to address the unmet needs of critical IoT verticals, including Automotive & Transportation, Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Smart Cities & Infrastructure, Retail & Payment Systems, and Agriculture.
“Together with Sequans, we’re delivering embedded cellular platforms that are simpler to integrate, faster to deploy and easier to manage,” said Stefan Lindvall, CEO of MultiTech. “This collaboration helps our customers scale securely and confidently as their connectivity needs evolve.”
“Sequans is 100% focused on IoT, delivering the industry’s most mature cellular IoT solutions,” said Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans.
“This collaboration with MultiTech extends the reach of our Calliope platform to new customers and markets, providing a clear pathway from today’s 4G Cat 1bis to tomorrow’s 5G eRedCap.”
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