Cinterion, the global company in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and a Gemalto (News - Alert) company, launched the PH8, its new flagship HSPA+ M2M module. This M2M grade, fully ruggedized, high bandwidth module for global markets, delivers high-speed wireless connectivity on both 2G and 3G networks, and offers a bridge to evolving 4G networks such as LTE (News - Alert).

With the power of the new PH8 module, data rich M2M applications like streaming video on outdoor billboards, mobile medical monitoring applications, video surveillance solutions and Industrial PDAs are now easier to integrate and built to last. Its single-sided design leads to better heat dissipation, allowing PH8 to outperform power-consuming PCIe devices.

And, as with all Cinterion (News - Alert) modules, full type approval and pre-approval by major global mobile network operators helps ensure a fast road to market. Psion Teklogix, a worldwide company in handheld computers, is said to be the first OEM to announce integration of PH8 in its new Psion EP10, an industrial PDA scheduled for commercial production in 2011.

PH8 was designed to meet specific M2M solution requirements for longevity, ruggedness and worldwide functionality. With the latest 45 nanometer chipset from Qualcomm’s (News - Alert) long-life program, PH8 provides a future proof, dependable bridge to LTE. The HSPA+ module offers M2M grade functionality with speeds up to 14.4 Mbps for downloads and 5.76 Mbps for uploads and it is compatible with Quad-Band GSM/GPRS, EDGE and five UMTS bands for true global roaming and worldwide support.

PH8 provides 24-7 communications even in extreme environments of temperature, vibration and very remote locations. Its three antenna connectors provide improved data speed under fluctuating network conditions and continuous GPS monitoring without blanking. Full voice support including analog audio processing enables quick and easy audio implementation for OEMs and developers. Developer kits are immediately available.

CINTERION is the worldwide supplier of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and combines M2M engineering expertise and localized worldwide customer support with a strong portfolio of high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPA products.

CINTERION is said to a reliable partner and valued by many vertical market customers for its award-winning modules which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate over wireless networks. CINTERION products are carrier and FTA approved and used for industries including: healthcare; automotive and eToll; metering; remote maintenance and control; payment systems; routers and gateways; security systems; tracking and tracing; environmental monitoring and more. CINTERION is part of the Gemalto group, the worldwide company in digital security with over 10,000 employees operating out of 75 offices, with research and service centers in 41 countries.

In related news, CINTERION joined the Continua Health Alliance (News - Alert) to help establish an ecosystem of interoperable health solutions that empower people and organizations to better manage health and wellness. CINTERION has been a force in mHealth wireless communications technology and now joins more than 200 of the healthcare and technology companies to improve worldwide accessibility of personal health information and help revolutionize the global healthcare system.