Farnell is now distributing connectivity solutions from Digi International, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products, services, and solutions.
The new relationship is an expansion of Avnet’s existing relationship with Digi and will enhance Farnell’s wireless communications portfolio. It will also enable Digi to utilise the ‘power of one’, which is the combined strength of Farnell and its parent company Avnet across the product lifecycle. With Avnet and Farnell, customers will be able to find the best solution for their needs around the globe.
Digi International supplies secure embedded technology and connectivity such as system-on-modules, wireless communication systems, and cloud management software to developers in a diverse range of industries, including education, energy, industrial, medical, retail, smart cities, and transportation. In every case, it is committed to ensuring that each customer is provided with precisely the right technology for their wireless connectivity requirements.
Steve Ericson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digi OEM Solutions said: “We are very excited about leveraging the combined power of both Farnell and Avnet and look forward to expanding our customer base by leveraging Farnell’s expertise and global reach. We have always looked to partner with like-minded companies to ensure our customers have an ecosystem of options that seamlessly integrate, extend value, and bring the future of IoT communications to drive their business.”
Digi’s featured technologies include a range of solutions to support Bluetooth, cellular IoT, Edge computing, Fixed Wireless Access, LoRaWAN, 5G, Zigbee Wireless Mesh, and more.
Rebeca Obregon, President, Farnell, said: “We are delighted to grow our distribution relationship with Digi and expand our M2M and IoT product offerings. The alliance will enhance our customer experience, and we look forward to further infusing Digi’s excellent range of solutions with our global distribution presence and marketplace knowledge.”
Digi solutions can be ordered online from Farnell in EMEA, element14 in APAC, and Newark in North America.
