U-blox

Credit Suisse Shareholding Announcement

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Friday, November 30, 2018
Radio navigation, Thalwil, U-blox, Wireless, Computer network, Technology, Human behavior, SWITZERLAND

u-blox (SIX: UBXN) is a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies for the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.

Key Points: 
  • u-blox (SIX: UBXN) is a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies for the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.
  • Their solutions let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks.
  • With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
  • Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this report.

The Multi-band SARA-N3 Is Globally Configurable for Operation Under Any NB-IoT Network

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Technology, Wireless, Ambient intelligence, Internet of things, U-blox, OMA LWM2M, Over-the-air programming, Machine to machine

The SARA-N3 is available in two variants: one dedicated to China and another that can operate across multiple bands on any NB-IoT network globally.

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  • The SARA-N3 is available in two variants: one dedicated to China and another that can operate across multiple bands on any NB-IoT network globally.
  • The u-blox firmware-over-the-air (uFOTA) client/server solution with Lightweight M2M (LwM2M) allows SARA-N3 to be remotely provisioned with additional features.
  • LwM2M is a more lightweight solution as compared to OMA-DM and thereby ideal for providing critical firmware updates to IoT devices.
  • Together with failure analysis and product qualification criteria ensures that highly reliable products designed for long-term operation are created.

u-blox and the University of Bristol Winners at the TechWorks 2018 Awards

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Friday, November 23, 2018
Technology, Wireless, Radio navigation, Thalwil, U-blox, Internet of things, Wi-Fi, University of Southampton, Radio

This has proven to be a very successful collaboration with the University of Bristol and will continue to be so.

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  • This has proven to be a very successful collaboration with the University of Bristol and will continue to be so.
  • As u-blox's Transceiver Centre of Excellence, u-blox Cork is highly focussed on sustained R&D activities in the areas of Cellular, Wi-Fi and IoT.
  • Winning this award reinforces our vision of excellence whilst underlining the importance of collaboration in the research ecosystem."
  • Other nominees in the category "Research Collaboration" included ARM with the University of Southampton as well as City University.

u-blox Updates Guidance for FY 2018, and Provides Guidance for FY 2019

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Leica, Economy, Navigation, Radio navigation, Thalwil, U-blox, Leica Camera, Business, International Financial Reporting Standards, ebit

Furthermore u-blox has optimized its management structure in China and re-focused the sales team to cope with emerging application sectors.

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  • Furthermore u-blox has optimized its management structure in China and re-focused the sales team to cope with emerging application sectors.
  • In contrast to the turnaround situation in China, other regions continue to perform well.
  • Globally, for 2019 u-blox expects stronger growth, supported by significant client wins such as Bosch, Leica Geosystems, and Xirgo Technologies, and major megatrends are driving sustainable demand.
  • Our guidance for 2018 and 2019 is captured in the following table:
    Actual Updated Guidance 2018 Guidance 2019 FY 2017 (IFRS) (IFRS) Revenue 403.7m 400m.410m 460m.490m EBITDA 87.4m 70m.75m 70m.90m EBIT 65.1m 47m.

u-blox Module Certified on T-Mobile USA's New NB-IoT Network

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Technology, Mobile telecommunications, Wireless, Mobile technology, Software-defined radio, Internet of things, Videotelephony, U-blox, LTE, Narrowband IoT, LPWAN, 4G

u-blox (SIX: UBXN), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, today announced that T-Mobile USA has certified its LTE Cat NB1 SARA-N410 module to run on its new NB-IoT network, the first NB-IoT network to launch in the US.

Key Points: 
  • u-blox (SIX: UBXN), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, today announced that T-Mobile USA has certified its LTE Cat NB1 SARA-N410 module to run on its new NB-IoT network, the first NB-IoT network to launch in the US.
  • At an ultra compact 16 x 26 mm, SARA-N410 supports ultra low power consumption, making it ideal for cost optimized long-term solutions required by many IoT applications.
  • SARA-N410 also supports non-IP data delivery, a more efficient way of transmitting data for throughput-constrained low power wide area (LPWA) technologies.
  • SARA-N410's nested design provides easy migration between u-blox 2G, 3G and 4G modules, while enabling future-proof, seamless mechanical scalability across technologies.

u-blox Enters Worldwide Patent License Agreement With Philips for 2G, 3G and 4G Products

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Friday, September 28, 2018
Technology, Mobile telecommunications, Software-defined radio, Videotelephony, Economy, Electronics, Radio navigation, Thalwil, U-blox, 3G, 2G, Philips

u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, today announced that it has entered into a worldwide, non-exclusive, patent license agreement with KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. (Philips) covering the sale by u-blox AG (u-blox) of its 2G, 3G and 4G products for a defined term.

Key Points: 
  • u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, today announced that it has entered into a worldwide, non-exclusive, patent license agreement with KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. (Philips) covering the sale by u-blox AG (u-blox) of its 2G, 3G and 4G products for a defined term.
  • "u-blox respects the intellectual property rights of others and has always been and continues to be a willing licensee to standard essential patents (SEPs)", said Thomas Seiler, CEO of u-blox.
  • "In fact, u-blox views this as a value-added differentiator that benefits u-blox customers and positively distinguishes u-blox within the module industry.
  • u-blox remains committed to this strategy - it's how we do business."

Rx Networks Announces Assistance GNSS data tailored for IoT devices

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Technology, Satellite navigation systems, Avionics, Geodesy, Navigation, Satellite navigation, Internet of things, Computer network, Measurement, GNSS applications, U-blox

MIAMI, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Rx Networks Inc., a leading mobile location technology and services company, today announced an update of its location.io platform to provide GNSS assistance data to enable better positioning in IoT devices.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Rx Networks Inc., a leading mobile location technology and services company, today announced an update of its location.io platform to provide GNSS assistance data to enable better positioning in IoT devices.
  • Rx Networks has updated its location.io HTTP interface to provide Real-Time GNSS ephemeris data with a reduced payload, a smaller Predicted GNSS ephemeris client while maintaining full featured accuracy.
  • In providing an interface for IoT devices, specifically, Rx Networks extends the delivery of their reliable and accurate assistance data to new and emerging use cases.
  • "Rx Networks is a proactive company endeavoring to provide excellent solutions and services for our customers," said John Carley, Director of Sales and Product Strategy at Rx Networks.

While Chinese Vendors Take Lead in M2M Module Shipments, Traditional Players Still Hold Revenue Edge

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Wireless, Technology, Wireless networking, Telit, Gemalto M2M, Mobile technology, Smart cards, Sierra Wireless, Gemalto, Machine to machine, U-blox, Wavecom

The M2M module market has been dominated for most of its existence by a small number of independent and dedicated North American and Western European vendors.

Key Points: 
  • The M2M module market has been dominated for most of its existence by a small number of independent and dedicated North American and Western European vendors.
  • The cellular module market has doubled its value within five years and it has become a prize for which more and more vendors are competing.
  • Of the module revenues in 2017, 60% went to the longstanding pioneers of the cellular module market: Sierra Wireless, Gemalto Cinterion, Telit, and u-Blox.
  • Commenting on the M2M module market and its vendors Jamie Moss, Research Director at ABI Research, said, "Cellular module vendors are experts in efficiency and effectiveness the two operative words in the Internet of Things.

While Chinese Vendors Take Lead in M2M Module Shipments, Traditional Players Still Hold Revenue Edge

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Wireless, Technology, Wireless networking, Telit, Gemalto M2M, Mobile technology, Smart cards, Sierra Wireless, Gemalto, Machine to machine, U-blox, Wavecom

The M2M module market has been dominated for most of its existence by a small number of independent and dedicated North American and Western European vendors.

Key Points: 
  • The M2M module market has been dominated for most of its existence by a small number of independent and dedicated North American and Western European vendors.
  • The cellular module market has doubled its value within five years and it has become a prize for which more and more vendors are competing.
  • Of the module revenues in 2017, 60% went to the longstanding pioneers of the cellular module market: Sierra Wireless, Gemalto Cinterion, Telit, and u-Blox.
  • Commenting on the M2M module market and its vendors Jamie Moss, Research Director at ABI Research, said, "Cellular module vendors are experts in efficiency and effectiveness the two operative words in the Internet of Things.

u-blox Accelerates the Development of Low Power Location Trackers With u-track Toolset

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Wireless, Technology, Mobile technology, Wireless networking, Wide area networks, Radio navigation, Thalwil, U-blox, Narrowband IoT, LPWAN, LTE, Internet of things

The toolset targets product engineers working on battery powered applications such as sport, people and asset trackers.

Key Points: 
  • The toolset targets product engineers working on battery powered applications such as sport, people and asset trackers.
  • With the ongoing roll-out of low power wide area cellular networks (LPWAN) such as LTE-M and NB-IoT technologies around the world and the extremely low power consumption they enable, the range of use cases for wireless location trackers is expected to expand further.
  • The u-track and C030-R410M toolset will be showcased on September 12-14 at Mobile World Congress Americas , u-blox Booth no S.2702.
  • With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA.