/> Gobi modules enable a device to access virtually any leading 3G cellular network, said Mike Fette, vice president of business development, Spectrum Design Solutions. There is strong demand from M2M device manufacturers for multi-network support. This relationship makes Gobi technology more accessible for the M2M space. Spectrum's experience and know how of the intricate certification process guarantees one of the fastest and most efficient paths to market for device manufacturers.

We find that M2M device manufacturers aren't necessarily wireless experts, said Bruce York, business development manager of 7 layers, an accredited laboratory for cellular certification. They often need a lot of support from us during the complex certification process. So it can be extremely valuable to have a center of excellence such as Spectrum leveraging Qualcomm technology to assist manufacturers before they come to the stage of final product certification.

Gobi modules provide affordable 3G connectivity for numerous applications including energy, industrial, agriculture, retail, financial and building automation. With more than 50 engineers and 500 collective years of embedded hardware, software and RF design experience, Spectrum has successfully enabled customers to build millions of cellular devices. Spectrum has the lab facilities, experience and equipment necessary to pre-scan custom cellular designs to make cellular certification easier, faster and more efficient.