Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, and Silvair, a leading provider of qualified Bluetooth mesh solutions for lighting control, are very pleased to announce a new global partnership agreement.

"Given Future's prominence in the lighting space, Silvair adds an important piece to our overall IoT ecosystem strategy," said Matthew Rotholz, Vice President of Future Connectivity Solutions. "Their world-class platform allows our customers to easily evaluate and implement wireless control features in lighting applications."

Silvair is a pioneer in mesh lighting networks and a leading contributor to the development of the Bluetooth mesh standard. The company offers solutions that have been qualified by the Bluetooth SIG, which shortens time-to-market for manufacturers while ensuring cross-vendor interoperability within the qualified Bluetooth mesh ecosystem.

"We are delighted to be partnering with such an established and trusted global brand," says Rafal Han, CEO of Silvair. "We want to show the world how our solution increases affordability of efficient, sensor-driven control strategies. With its outstanding commercial and technical competencies, Future Electronics is a perfect partner for propagating our wireless lighting control technology."

Already a global leading provider of IoT hardware and components, including advanced radio and sensor solutions, Future Electronics continues to build out its IoT ecosystem to include the latest connectivity solutions and device management platforms, enabling customers to fully leverage cloud-based data and maximize the value of their IoT infrastructure.

To learn more about Future Electronics' comprehensive offering of IoT hardware and software solutions, visit: www.FutureElectronics.com.

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, recognized for providing customers with global supply chain solutions, custom-tailored engineering services and a comprehensive suite of passives and semiconductor products. Founded by Robert Miller in 1968, Future Electronics has over 5,500 employees and operates in 169 offices in 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with a unified IT infrastructure that delivers real-time inventory availability and access to customers. With the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future's mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit: www.FutureElectronics.com.

About Silvair

Silvair provides a complete wireless lighting control solution based on the globally interoperable Bluetooth mesh standard. Component manufacturers can easily integrate it into a variety of products, flexibly choosing specific features in accordance with their customers' needs. In addition, Silvair provides dedicated tools for commissioning and managing Bluetooth mesh lighting networks in commercial spaces. Silvair Commissioning has been designed from ground-up to streamline and accelerate the commissioning process, so that it can be carried out without specialized training or lighting control engineering expertise. For more information, visit www.silvair.com

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com

514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
[email protected]

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