MultiTech has selected Sequans as its technology partner for the development of embedded cellular modems.

The collaboration will initially leverage Sequans’ Calliope 2 LTE Cat 1bis platform and will expand to future Calliope products supporting 5G connectivity.

This 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.

The aim is to accelerate time to market through reduced design cycles and with a simplified bill of materials consolidated into a compact SKU, resulting in lower complexity, cost and certification risk. The flexible, scalable foundation should enable lifecycle support and seamless migration to 5G.

Together, the companies aim to bring innovative embedded connectivity to address the unmet needs of critical IoT verticals, including automotive, transportation, industrial, healthcare, smart cities, retail 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.”

Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans, added: “Sequans is 100% focused on IoT, delivering the industry’s most mature cellular IoT. 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.”

Sequans (sequans.com) is a fabless semiconductor company specialising in wireless 4G and 5G cellular technology for the IoT as well as a pioneer in bitcoin treasury. Its engineers design and develop secure and scalable technologies that power AI-connected applications, including secured payment, smart mobility and logistics, smart cities, industrial, e-health, and smart homes. Founded in 2003, Sequans is headquartered in France and operates globally, with offices in the USA, UK, Switzerland, Israel, Finland, Taiwan and China.

MultiTech (MultiTech.com) designs, develops and manufactures communications equipment for the industrial IoT, connecting physical assets to business processes to deliver enhanced value. With a focus on quality and innovation, it provides products that help organisations worldwide achieve their IoT goals.