Digi International, a provider of commercial grade device networking and wireless machine-to-machine device networking products, has launched its first enterprise class cellular router, the Digi TransPort WR44 with Qualcomm Gobi technology.

Gobi, the embedded mobile wireless technology is said to support either High Speed Packet Access or Evolution-Data Optimized networks from the same cellular radio. By integrating this technology, the Digi TransPort WR44 with Gobi is capable of connecting remote devices in vertical applications such as transportation, remote office and retail point-of-sale.

"The Digi TransPort WR44 with Gobi provides anywhere global connectivity for the enterprise and greater flexibility for device deployment," Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International (News - Alert) said.

"This makes it easier and more efficient for organizations to connect to their remote assets throughout the world," Kraft added.

Company officials believe that users of the newly launched Digi TrasPort WR44 with Gobi can now develop one solution for use in multiple regions to reduce cost and improve efficiency. It also minimizes risk by allowing customers to support a different standard in the future than initially selected.

As stated, the Digi TransPort WR44 is an all-in-one enterprise class cellular router with an integrated Wi-Fi access point. The multi-function Digi TransPort WR44 provides high-speed connectivity to remote devices by combining a 3G cellular router, state-of-the-art security, advanced routing, an Ethernet switch, global positioning system, telemetry and Wi-Fi access point in one device.

"Qualcomm's (News - Alert) Gobi technology is unique in that it provides reliable, transparent 3G connectivity to both EV-DO and HSPA networks," Beau Beck, senior director of wireless connectivity at Qualcomm CDMA Technologies said.

"This allows customers to access global networks and critical information from nearly anywhere in the world," Beck added.