Digi Chosen by Vodafone as an IoT Technology Partner
May 31st, 2021
By Mike Ueland
We would like to share an exciting announcement, that Digi has been selected by Vodafone as a key IoT solutions partner. Vodafone is the largest mobile and fixed network operator in Europe and a leading global IoT connectivity provider. The Vodafone IoT division offers a broad range of integrated solutions, from NB-IoT offerings to smart grid to fleet telematics and more.
Through the exclusive Vodafone Partner Device Program, Digi continues to expand its international reach. As a worldwide company, we have offices across the globe, and this partnerhip further supports our mission to bring comprehensive, software-first solutions to customers seeking product and technology flexibility, wherever they may wish to deploy.
These are exciting times at Digi International, a leading global provider of IoT connectivity products, services, and solutions. We have always believed strongly in the power of partnerships and collaboration — from the strong relationships we build with our distribution partners and certified value add resellers (CVARs) to partnering with our customers in order to ensure their success. And these partnerships continually foster growth in "win-win" successes that support growth and mutual goals across the industrial, enterprise, networking and transportation sectors.
We are honored to join Vodafone’s world-class partner ecosystem. This enables us to deliver turnkey connectivity solutions together for our global IoT customers under a single contract, logistics and support model — simplifying even the most challenging global connectivity requirements.
Vodafone customers will benefit from Digi’s full range of cellular LTE routers — purpose-built for enterprise, industrial and transportation deployments. Digi devices all can be managed on its centralized network platform, Digi Remote Manager®.
Vodafone Group is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. Vodafone Group has mobile operations in 25 countries, partners with mobile networks in 46 more, and fixed broadband operations in 18 markets. Vodafone Group has more than 535 million mobile customers and more over 19 million fixed broadband customers, including India and all of the customers in Vodafone’s joint ventures and associates.
Gregory Curtiss, Lead for IoT Terminals Strategy and Product Management at Vodafone, said “We are proud to partner with a global leader like Digi, a company helping customers create secure, reliable next-generation connected products, as well as deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments."
Strategic alliances provide a wide range of benefits including the integration of technologies that fuel innovation, resulting in faster development and deployment cycles, and therefore faster time to market.
Curtiss added, “Through our strategic alliances and network of best-in-class IoT partners, we continue to build and create end-to-end solutions for a digital society that is designed to enhance and improve life for everyone.”
At Digi, we couldn't agree more. Our valued partnerships and alliances are all about helping to meet the needs of those who are seeking reliable and secure IoT solutions that support their short-term and long-term goals. How can we help? Contact us to start the conversation.