Panasonic Enters Into a New Business Relationship with Cubic Telecom to Enhance Strategy for the Internet of Things

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America (Panasonic), an industry leading manufacturer of mobile computing solutions that are purpose built for the way people work, announced today a new strategic business relationship with Cubic Telecom, driving the world forward with global connectivity solutions. The relationship will strengthen Panasonic’s position as a global market leader in embedded wireless technologies.

“Since the early days of mobile connectivity, Panasonic has committed to ensuring that its customers have access to the wireless solutions that work best for them in the most demanding and extreme locations. This new agreement with Cubic Telecom ensures that we remain ahead of the curve in an increasingly connected world,” said Victoria Obenshain, Vice President Wireless Strategy, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. “Cubic’s ability to provide seamless global connectivity that meets the demands of the mobile workforce will ensure we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.”

The deal with Cubic Telecom is a key component of a broad strategy within Panasonic to ensure that its market-leading solutions are equipped to take advantage of the always-on, internet-of-things (IOT) ecosystem.

“Connectivity is an essential prerequisite for business productivity,” says Barry Napier, CEO of Cubic Telecom. “Panasonic has selected Cubic Telecom to deliver a consistent global connectivity solution to their clients across a wide range of Panasonic products and devices. By combining Panasonic’s world-class capabilities with Cubic’s innovative software and communications platform, organizations can equip their global workforces to achieve higher levels of efficiency and effectiveness.  We are aligned around our partnership to help workers and organizations solve the connectivity challenges they face today. Cubic labels this Productivity as a Service.”

By partnering with Cubic, Panasonic will have access to a high-speed LTE voice and data network solution that allows for the seamless, global connectivity that Panasonic’s business customers demand.

“Panasonic has committed itself to developing mobile devices that meet the needs of today’s global workforce that increase efficiency and productivity through the latest connectivity solutions,” said Brian Rowley, Vice President Marketing and Product Planning, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. “Our ongoing R&D efforts in wireless technologies – emboldened by this partnership with Cubic Telecom – will allow us to continue to address the real-world challenges faced by modern mobile professionals.”