ConnectBlue
"The merger with u-blox will provide our customers with a broad selection of highly reliable, industrial-grade wireless connectivity solutions to the last mile and last meter," said Rolf Nilsson, CEO of connectBlue. "Combining the two companies portfolios will provide a lower-cost, more reliable alternative to cables, copper and fiber installed in factories, vehicles and outdoors. We are excited to join the u-blox team and work towards our common goal of building a wireless world." Founded in 2000, connectBlue has a popular, proven, industrial-grade portfolio of modules that support Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, and Wi-Fi standards. The companys rugged, high-performance products ensure long-term compatibility across product generations and technologies. connectBlue has a strong global customer base covering medical instruments, industrial automation equipment, measurement, data acquisition and vehicle management systems. connectBlue develops its own Bluetooth stack, software drivers for Wi-Fi modules, and software that enables its products to operate in demanding environments. Important intellectual property with excellent reliability in demanding applications.