Distributor adds to Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio with new sensor partner for Industrial and Smart Space markets
Tech Data Europe has announced a new Europe-wide distribution agreement with EpiSensor, a specialist manufacturer of sensors and related systems for Industrial IoT environments. EpiSensor’s offering includes an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) hardware platform that enables customers to collect data with a variety of sensors and wireless infrastructure for simplified IoT network connectivity.
EpiSensor is now part of Tech Data’s growing SmartForce IoT offering from its Smart IoT Solutions practice. The SmartForce offering comprises a portfolio of validated end-to-end solutions for systems integrators, value added resellers and service providers, providing them with the tools they need to deliver solutions and products quickly to the emerging IoT market.
Victor Paradell, vice president, Tech Data Smart IoT & Analytics, EMEA, said: “Tech Data is committed to providing our customers with all the building blocks they need to quickly build and scale reliable Industrial IoT solutions. We are pleased to add EpiSensor’s industrial grade wireless sensors to our portfolio. The EpiSensor solution helps customers effectively collect data, and make better, more sustainable, business decisions that help reduce costs and increase efficiencies.”
Brendan Carroll, CEO, EpiSensor, said: “We are excited to announce this agreement with Tech Data. Industrial IoT is about specialised technology vendors working together to deliver better combined solutions than any one organisation could alone. We believe Tech Data’s SmartForce IoT solutions portfolio enables partners to select the best technologies to work with, which is a challenge given the large number of IoT products and services available.”
“EpiSensor’s platform is designed to simplify the deployment of large scale Industrial IoT solutions that rely on real-world data. With access to Tech Data’s extensive network of customers, we are looking forward to making EpiSensor technology available to a much wider audience”, added Carroll.
