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FreeWave Takes Aim at the Next Wave of the Industrial IoT: The Programmable Edge and Fog ComputingSAN DIEGO, Feb. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DistribuTECH 2017 (BOOTH #3039) – FreeWave Technologies, Inc. (www.freewave.com), a leader in industrial, secure Machine to Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) wireless networking solutions, today unveiled a new look and website that reflects its move into the next generation of the industrial IoT: The Programmable Edge and Fog Computing. Edgy, modernized and bold, the new FreeWave visually projects its mission to help organizations around the world connect and gain valuable intelligence from devices – even in the most challenging of locations and conditions – anytime, anywhere in a secure, reliable fashion. Share This: Check out the new FreeWave – where #IoT meets the programmable edge! www.freewave.com #IIoT #M2M #fogcomputing FreeWave believes that programmability at the SCADA and Sensor access layer will drive major digital transformation initiatives for distributed enterprises in 2017 (see news release dated Jan. 23, 2017, "FreeWave Technologies Predicts Fog Computing and IT/OT Convergence.") "We have set our sights on solving our customers' most difficult challenges – not only connecting and controlling devices, but automating and leveraging data at the Edge in order to make good decisions fast," explained Scott Allen, CMO of FreeWave. "Great information received quickly can lower costs and improve operational efficiencies and help elevate companies to entirely new levels in the digital transformation era." IIoT Applications at the Edge New IIoT Products & Two New Partnerships Introduced at DistribuTECH Zumlink Z9-C and Z9-T Radios (http://freewave.com/products/zumlink-900-series/): FreeWave introduced the Zumlink-Z9-PE last Fall, but now it brings the next generation, high performance platform to market. ZumLink is the underpinning of the company's go-forward IIoT strategy for IIoT and embedded radio applications. The Z9-C and Z9-T deliver high speed Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) functionality in a radio module that is half the size of a credit card. FreeWave and Systech application partnership (http://www.systech.com/): Systech developed an industrial Tank Level Control application that resides on and executes from FreeWave's ZumLink Industrial IoT (IIoT) Programmable Radio for edge networks (http://freewave.com/products/zumlink-ipr-iiot-programmable-radio/). The new application features an easy-to-use "ITTT (If This Then That)" process control programming interface that will control analog, digital and RS485 sensors linked to the ZumLink programmable radio. The FreeWave ITTT App is designed for a user-friendly experience and requires no previous programming knowledge or practice. Technology partnership with E2E Technologies (www.e2etechinc.com): E2E is a comprehensive solutions provider specializing in communication architecture design, implementation and network management. E2E's Stingray Network Management System (NMS), supports the full array of FreeWave's industry-leading wireless communication solutions and is optimizable for IT professionals looking to manage individual components of a limited IIoT or M2M communications system within a larger IT network management framework. New Website Conveys FreeWave's Dedicated IIoT Focus and Serves as an Industry Resource "We designed this website to reflect what our customers and partners want. Simple, easy to navigate with informative content," Allen said. "It is attractive and engaging, but, very functional as well. We designed FreeWave's new site to be a source for everyone to learn more about IIoT, the Programmable Edge, Fog Computing along with ways they can implement it. From white papers to customer success stories to industry-rich blogs, we've tried to make this a rich, engaging online experience that will help assist viewers through their journey of the IIoT." What's Next? "FreeWave is taking bold new steps to lead the IIoT market with its rejuvenated focus, vision and execution strategy," Allen said. "All the feedback from our customer, partner and analyst communities have enthusiastically endorsed our direction. We have a clear vision, a set market direction and the resources to execute it with a vengeance over the next several years. This is what the market has said it needs, and we will deliver it." About FreeWave Technologies FreeWave Technologies (www.freewave.com) is a leading provider of wireless Machine to Machine (M2M) solutions that deliver reliable access to data for leading companies in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) markets. As the #1 provider of wireless IIoT to the oil and gas industry, FreeWave's fast, flexible and easy-to-deploy solutions streamline connectivity over long distances to also create significant operational efficiencies for government, defense and UAV/Drone contractors, agriculture equipment manufacturers, energy and smart grid networks, municipalities and more. With 20-plus years of experience in the M2M market and millions of radios deployed in the field, customers repeatedly turn to FreeWave to maximize their value in connecting M2M devices to optimize real-time decision making. Contact: To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/freewave-takes-aim-at-the-next-wave-of-the-industrial-iot-the-programmable-edge-and-fog-computing-300400397.html SOURCE FreeWave Technologies, Inc. |