Global deals expand wireless options

Digi-Key has expanded its wireless portfolio with the signing of global distribution agreements with both Synapse and Roving Networks

Synapse provides a complete range of innovative low-cost off-the-shelf end-to-end wireless control and monitoring network products. Simple to install and maintain, solutions include co-ordinators, repeaters, end devices, RF engines, and the intuitive portal PC-based network administration software.
Synapse products stocked by Digi-Key include the Synapse Co-ordinator, End Device, RF Engine and Network Evaluation Kit.

These products are featured in Digi-Key's print and online catalogues and are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key.

'We are delighted to partner with Synapse', says Digi-Key President Mark Larson.
Offering its cutting edge wireless solutions is in perfect keeping with Digi-Key's commitment to provide our customers with the latest and most innovative products'.

'We are proud to be part of Digi-Key's family of product offerings', adds Wade Patterson, CEO of Synapse.

'Customers can now buy a wireless network solution that is easy to deploy, reliable to operate, and requires no embedded programming'.

Roving Networks is a leader in intelligent wireless products using Bluetooth and 802.11 Wi-Fi technologies.

The company designs, manufactures and markets embedded modules, serial adapters, network access devices, and sensors, allowing access from Bluetooth enabled PCs, PDAs, cellphones, networks, and machine-to-machine communications.

Roving Networks products reduce wireless product development cycle times.

Applications include wireless solutions for vertical markets, such as data entry, industrial automation, medical/hospital, point of sale, inventory, home control, M2M and others.

Roving Networks products stocked by Digi-Key are featured in both its print and online catalogues and are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key.

'We are extremely pleased to partner with this innovative company', says Larson.

'Digi-Key's customers will undoubtedly appreciate quality products that are designed to reduce their product development time, thus expediting time to market and ultimately saving them money'.

'We are excited to offer our products through Digi-Key's excellent channels', says Michael Conrad, President of Roving Networks.

'Digi-Key will greatly expand our exposure to new markets and enhance our ability to service and support new customers'.