By combining the two market leader’s expertise, sales and market shares are expected to increase for both parties. Furthermore, an increased global knowledge and understanding of the benefits of using different M2M solutions is expected.

Cinterion Wireless Modules and Telenor Connexion have collaborated for several years. By signing the agreement the parties are now formalizing and deepening their cooperation. Apart from joint service solutions the agreement includes joint marketing and sales activities. In addition the two companies will combine resources to improve quality assurance and international viability of the systems with a view to offer market and business solutions on a global basis.

• Telenor Connexion’s many years of experience and focus on customer centric solutions will be of great advantage to us. The company is one of the world's leading providers of M2M connectivity solutions and yet a small and flexible operator with very high ambitions. By combining our two strong brands we have the opportunity to build the market and broaden our solutions. In addition, the cooperation ensures a faster roll out of our services, says Norbert Muhrer, CEO at Cinterion Wireless Modules.

• Cinterion Wireless Modules is a global leader in M2M communication and a reliable partner. We will benefit from their long track record of high quality products and comprehensive industry know-how. Together with Cinterion we will be able to deliver high quality M2M services in selected segments and markets, says Per Simonsen, CEO at Telenor Connexion.

The agreement between the two market leaders will result in an increased interest in M2M communication solutions worldwide as well as the development of best practice.

For more information, please contact:

Norbert Muhrer, CEO, Cinterion Wireless Modules

+49 89 27029 9100

Per Simonsen, CEO, Telenor Connexion

+46 733 40 08 90


About Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules is the global leader in cellular machine to machine (M2M) communication. We are a
reliable partner with a long track record of high quality products and comprehensive industry know-how. With the broadest product portfolio from GSM to HSPA we deliver reliable communication for fields like automotive, metering, e-health, e-payment, industrial computing, remote maintenance & control and envrironmental monitoring. Our high quality products are fully type approved an backed by a strong roadmap.
In addition a true global customer support organization offers supports in all phases of the integration process to
speed up time to market. For more information please visit www.cinterion.com.

About Telenor Connexion
Telenor Connexion is a leading global provider of M2M connectivity solutions. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication is a rapidly expanding market. Companies in industries as diverse as automotive, security, utilities and fleet management are implementing M2M solutions to achieve productivity gains, cost management, environmental improvement and to expand customer services. With more than 10 years of experience and over 1 million active SIM-cards Telenor Connexion is an experienced and reliable partner. We are dedicated to our customers’ business and understand their needs. Telenor Connexion has provided international, cost-effective M2M communication solutions to a number of global customers such as Volvo, Daimler and Securitas Direct.
According to leading industry analyst Bergh Insight Telenor is “the most advanced mobile operator in the area of
M2M” and also “the dominant provider of wireless M2M connectivity”.
Telenor Connexion is wholly owned by Telenor Group, an international provider of high quality mobile communications services to customers in 12 markets across Asia and Europe.
For more information please visit www.telenorconnexion.com