Benzinga | Oct 5, 2020 03:21PM EDT

Digi Int'l. Reports Strategic Arrangement With Convergia To Offer Hardware, Software Solutions For Enterprise-Class LTE Cell Routers, Device Mgmt. Software, No Terms Disclosed

Convergia, the Pan American connectivity company, and Digi International(r), (NASDAQ:DGII, &nbsp, www.digi.com))), a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced a strategic arrangement to offer hardware and software solutions that combine Digi's enterprise-class LTE cellular routers and device management software with Convergia's truly unlimited high-speed wireless data plans to deliver primary SD-WAN and backup internet access.



Convergia, which specializes in worldwide wireless cellular connectivity, tested several brands of enterprise cellular routers. The pairing of Convergia's connectivity and Digi's cellular router and software means companies can deploy internet access in minutes in virtually any location served by Convergia's cellular network.

"Evaluating the best solution was not a simple process," said Dante Passalacqua, vice president of technology with Convergia. "There are a wide variety of router brands and cellular SIM plans available. Digi's cloud-managed enterprise router and Convergia's unlimited high-speed cellular SIM create an ideal solution to deliver unlimited internet connectivity at speeds of up to 100 Mbps."

"We are delighted to enter this relationship with Convergia," said Steve Ericson, vice president, Americas, Digi International. "We're proud to support Convergia's strategy to reduce complexity and accelerate time to market by bundling our routers with superior cellular SIM technology throughout Pan-America."