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Analog Devices inks IoT partnership with China Mobile

Analog Devices has inked a strategic relationship with China Mobile IoT (CMIOT), a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC). Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies expect to collaborate to develop IoT solutions for customers across industries.

Analog Devices and CMIOT will explore advances in internet-enabled technologies, from buildings to transportation, energy systems, environmental quality monitoring, personal healthcare and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications, said the companies in a statement.

[Image courtesy: Analog Devices]

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