Introducing Game-Changing Connectivity for Remote Operations
FreeWave’s new Fusion Bridge dual-radio gateway delivers seamless Wi-Fi connectivity to remote 900 MHz networks BOULDER (May 3rd, 2021) – Data is everywhere, but Wi-Fi is not. If remote operations lack on-site connectivity to gather and share real-time, business critical data, efficiency suffers. Today, Boulder-based FreeWave Technologies introduced a reliable way to connect remote assets and unlock siloed operational data: Fusion Bridge. The dual-radio bridge adds WiFi access point connectivity to remote 900 MHz networks. A plug and play option for existing ZumLink Networks, it makes it easy for enterprises to connect multiple devices and sensors in the field, access real-time data, drive new operational efficiencies and improve asset management. “Fusion Bridge solves a real problem for enterprises that have remote assets generating critical data in the field and requires staff to physically monitor or collect it directly,” said FreeWave CEO Kirk Byles. “Manual data collection is time-consuming, can introduce human error and is highly inefficient. But it also delays decision making, which not only adds costs, but also minimizes the ability for companies to proactively mitigate business risk. Fusion Bridge is another example of how we are working to help customers address real problems and add capability to existing network communications without substantial investments.” Fusion Bridge is over-the-air compatible with ZumLink networks and accommodates any WiFi device, including tablets, sensors, smartphones and security cameras. It offers an easy, browser-based configuration that is OEM-ready and features a fully customizable interface. If you are looking for a platform to deliver remote security intelligence applications including human or vehicle presence alerting, activity monitoring and remote access protection outside of network range, look no further than Fusion Bridge. To learn more about this remote WiFi bridge game-changer, as well as FreeWave’s comprehensive portfolio of edge computing solutions, contact your sales representative or visit www.freewave.com. About FreeWave Technologies With deployments in over 39 countries, FreeWave’s products are leveraged by industrial end users and OEMs alike to connect, control and optimize remote machines and processes to impact smarter decision-making, improve operational efficiencies and drive cost savings. Throughout our 27-year history, Freewave’s IIoT Connectivity and EDGE Solutions have solved thousands of customers’ problems in government/defense, energy, agriculture, and municipalities – achieve reliable connectivity for data telemetry and command and control in some of the most challenging, remote and rugged environments in the world. Today, we are transforming the extreme edge of operations – and the proliferation of smart devices within it – into a connected part of the enterprise with our IQ edge computing platform and ecosystem of solutions evolved for IIoT. Are you ready to transform your operation? Visit freewave.com to get started. # # # Media Contacts: Lisa DiBenedetto Corporate Communications lisa@ldbcomm.biz 630-338-2208 Renea Sloan Director, Channel Marketing rsloan@freewave.com
FreeWave Technologies Delivers New Edge Data Software Platform
The solution you need for real-time data processing and storage capability at the network edge BOULDER (March 4, 2021) – Today FreeWave Technologies, a leader in industrial edge computing and long-range industrial wireless connectivity, now offers seamless industrial data collection with the introduction of FreeWave Edge. The new software platform performs real-time processing of industrial protocols and sensor data providing edge data storage, processing and cloud compatibility alongside existing enterprise systems. The benefit? Faster, high-resolution data even under challenging connectivity scenarios with added store and forward capabilities. FreeWave Edge marks the first software introduction from is acquisition of CPU LLC, a decades old engineering focused software analytics company that produced multiple software suites in the industrial market. For existing FreeWave customers the addition of FreeWave Edge means greater access to network operations, while adding bandwidth and processing capacity. The platform also drastically reduces the need for additional capital investments. CPU has helped accelerate FreeWave’s momentum into SCADA and digital applications in the cloud. “FreeWave Edge is a direct reflection of our commitment to build a robust and fully-integrated suite of edge computing solutions for industrial customers and system integrators looking to increase network and operation efficiencies and configure data processing at the edge,” said FreeWave’s CEO Kirk Byles. “What all this means is, we listened to our customers who recognize the hodgepodge of hardware and software is hindering their growth, and we created a solution to fill that void. Too many times we’ve heard about how differing protocols can’t work together or hardware isn’t compatible, or…..it doesn’t’ matter. FreeWave is here to provide a bridge between hardware and software in the industrial world. This is our mission and passion.” FreeWave Edge makes it simple to configure custom system alerts and data processing specific to the needs of industrial operations, connecting them to preferred reporting systems, email or the Cloud. Lost connectivity can often mean lost data. Free Wave Edge addresses that with its Store & Forward feature at the edge, ensuring no critical data analytics get left behind. A straightforward web interface allows users to set up data inputs and connect to industrial controllers and devices with standard protocols or sensors via analog and digital IO. The platform also delivers the ability to publish data to a wide variety of enterprise tools via configurable MQTT. To learn more about FreeWave Edge capabilities and specifications, as well as FreeWave’s comprehensive portfolio of edge computing solutions, contact your sales representative or visit www.freewave.com. About FreeWave Technologies With deployments in over 39 countries, FreeWave’s products are leveraged by industrial end users and OEMs alike to connect, control and optimize remote machines and processes to impact smarter decision-making, improve operational efficiencies and drive cost savings. Throughout our 27-year history, FreeWave’s IIoT Connectivity and EDGE Solutions have solved thousands of customers’ problems in government/defense, energy, agriculture, and municipalities – achieve reliable connectivity for data telemetry and command and control in some of the most challenging, remote and rugged environments in the world. Today, we are transforming the extreme edge of operations – and the proliferation of smart devices within it – into a connected part of the enterprise with our IQ edge computing platform and ecosystem of solutions evolved for IIoT. Are you ready to transform your operation? Visit freewave.com to get started. # # # Media Contacts: Lisa DiBenedetto Corporate Communications lisa@ldbcomm.biz 630-338-2208 Renea Sloan Marketing Director rsloan@freewave.com
FreeWave Technologies Expands Integration Partnership in India
New Partnership Penned with Cotmac Electronics Pvt Ltd BOULDER (June 10, 2020) – Today, FreeWave Technologies, a leader in long-range industrial wireless connectivity and wired edge computing platforms announced it will expand the distribution of its industrial automation and edge computing solutions to India with new authorized integration partner Cotmac Electronics. As part of the Cotmac Group, established in 1896 as a cotton and machinery trading company, Cotmac Electronics is a respected name in industrial automation. Since its inception in 1992, Cotmac Electronics has grown to employ over 600 skilled and qualified engineers, it has 5 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and 13 branch offices in India. The company provides innovative solutions for various factory and process automation applications in industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, energy, material handling, Oil and gas, as well as water/wastewater. Cotmac Electronics is the first choice in world class industrial automation solutions. “Freewave’s partnership with Cotmac in India is a powerful combination. I am confident that Freewave’s industry leading connectivity and EDGE compute platforms combined with Cotmac’s experience, people and channel reach, will ensure that together, working as one team, we will deliver the full potential of optimized IIoT solutions to verticals and clients across India” said Mike Tate, SVP Global Sales & Marketing, Freewave Technologies. General Manager for Cotmac Electronics, Nitin Apsangi said “The collaboration of FreeWave and Cotmac Electronics will deliver a powerful combination of strengths in the industrial automation space with transformative solutions to help customers achieve the full benefits of IIOT.” “With demand for Industry 4.0 solutions growing, our partnership with FreeWave uniquely positions us to deliver comprehensive solutions for manufacturing, plant automation, process control, and energy monitoring, from the edge to the core to the cloud,” For more information on FreeWave Technologies’ and its Intelligent Edge solutions, visit www.freewave.com. For more information on Cotmac Electronics and its integration capabilities, visit www.cotmac.io About FreeWave Technologies With deployments in over 32 countries, FreeWave’s products are leveraged by industrial end users and OEMs alike to connect, control and optimize remote machines and processes to impact smarter decision-making, improve operational efficiencies and drive cost savings. Throughout our 26-year history, we’ve helped thousands of customers – government/defense, energy, agriculture, and municipalities – achieve reliable connectivity for data telemetry and command and control in some of the most challenging, remote and rugged environments in the world. Today, we are transforming the extreme edge of operations – and the proliferation of smart devices within it – into a connected part of the enterprise with our IQ edge computing platform and ecosystem of solutions evolved for IIoT. Are you ready to transform your operation? Visit freewave.com to get started. # # # Media Contacts: Renea Sloan Marketing Director rsloan@freewave.com
