Helicomm Signs Distribution Agreement with Digi-Key to Support ZigBee Compliant PlatformCARLSBAD, California and THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota – March 21, 2006 — Helicomm, a leading wireless networking solutions provider, and Digi-Key Corporation, one of the world’s fastest growing distributors of electronic components, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Digi-Key will operate as Helicomm’s distributor for its complete line of Zig-Bee compliant wireless products. This distribution partnership complements Helicomm’s existing distributor relationships and allows Helicomm to make its standard-based, wireless networking solutions accessible to customers via Digi-Key’s vast distribution channel and real-time online ordering and support services. Digi-Key’s inventory of Helicomm ZigBee-compliant products includes a broad range of IP-link embedded modules, M2M terminals and EZ-Net development kits, which enable customers to meet cost and performance goals with shorter development time and lower cost. Helicomm’s products will be offered in Digi-Key’s print catalog and online at www.digikey.com. “We are pleased to add Helicomm to our line card,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO, “and anticipate its line of versatile products will be of consequential interest and appeal to Digi-Key’s broad customer base.” “Digi-Key as a distribution partner will help us reach more customers seeking ZigBee wireless monitoring and control solutions,” said Helicomm President Jack Sun. “Digi-Key’s strong customer sales and support services and fast and efficient delivery infrastructure will enhance our ability to serve customers.” About Digi-Key CorporationOne of the fastest growing electronic component distributors in the world, Digi-Key has earned its reputation of leadership through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production volume quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 14 consecutive years among more than 200 distributors in the United States (EE Times Distribution Study/ Sept. 2005). Offering more than 550,000 products from over 320 quality name-brand manufacturers, Digi-Key’s commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company’s broad product offering is available 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week at its top-rated Web site www.digikey.com. HelicommBased in Carlsbad, California with wholly owned subsidiaries in Beijing, China and Taipei, Taiwan, Helicomm provides wireless networking solutions built upon the new ZigBee IEEE 802.15.4 and IPv6 wireless mesh global standards for reliable, secure, low power, and cost effective wireless networks. Helicomm’s wireless modules, network gateways, networking software and development tools provide customers the quickest and easiest way to integrate wireless networking into their products and systems. For more information about Helicomm, please visit www.helicomm.com. MEDIA DOWLOADS: Logos, Images SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation CONTACT: Steven G. Tsukichi, VP/Marketing, Digi-Key Corporation, 800-338-4105 x1001 (voice), steve.tsukichi@digikey.com; Don Mathias, Helicomm, 949-855-4520, donald.mathias@cox.net |
