7/27/2009
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES JOINS THE ROCKWELL AUTOMATION ENCOMPASS PRODUCT PARTNER PROGRAM
Boulder, Colo., July 27, 2009 — FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical wireless data transmission, announced that it has joined the Rockwell Automation EncompassTM Product Partner Program. FreeWave participates as an Encompass Partner in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetworkTM. Through the Encompass Program, customers can quickly locate complementary products that best solve any application challenge. These products are critical components or connectivity solutions that extend and enhance Rockwell Automation installations.
“The FreeWave wireless IO products are a perfect complement to our new DataSiteTM RTU/EFM,” explained Scott Haddix, Global Product Manager for DataSite. “Rugged environmental ratings and hazardous location certifications are needed for the remote sites where DataSite is installed. FreeWave Technologies’ success in these difficult applications is well-known.”
FreeWave is the newest member to join the Encompass program with its cost-effective solution for Wireless IO and IO Expansion capability using leading edge RF technology. Rockwell Automation customers and channel partners now have greater visibility to the extensive product offering and expertise FreeWave offers in the many vertical markets it serves, including oil and gas, water/wastewater, SCADA, automation, wind power, solar, electric power, irrigation, and several additional municipal, industrial and government markets.
“We jumped at the opportunity to partner with Rockwell Automation for the competitive differentiator this program offers,” explained Ken Granader, vice president of sales at FreeWave. “Being an Encompass Partner will offer many opportunities to share our industry-leading solutions within the Rockwell Automation network of customers.”
By teaming up with Rockwell Automation, FreeWave is eligible for Encompass Partner benefits, such as participation in the Automation Fair®
“FreeWave offers multiple complementary solutions that will be promoted by Rockwell Automation,” said Kim Porter, Encompass program manager. “We look forward to a great partnership with FreeWave.”
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About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in
About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork
FreeWave is part of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program, which includes business enterprise, sales and solutions, and product and technology partners. Through collaboration with Rockwell Automation, FreeWave helps its customers improve time to market, lower total cost of ownership, better manage assets and lower manufacturing business risk. For more information, visit www.rockwellautomation.com/partners/
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