Quanta Technology Selects Cinterion LGA Modules for Tracking and Tracing Solutions in Brazil

MUNICH & SAO PAULO--Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, announced today that Quanta Technology has selected the company as their exclusive module supplier for tracking and tracing solutions for cars and motorcycles. Quanta, a leader in automotive equipment in Brazil, will integrate Cinterion’s superior LGA modules in its line of products to ensure new Brazilian automotive law requirements are met, and to ensure increased efficiencies and cost savings creating by integrating M2M.

Part of Cinterion’s Evolution Platform, the LGA modules selected by Quanta include EGS5 and BGS3. Both feature Cinterion’s unique, efficient and reliable surface mount technology, which enables fully automated “pick-and-place” manufacturing for mass production for Quanta’s M2M applications. The modules feature optimized pad size and layout and enable customer specific overprinting and full flexibility for soldering paste selection during manufacturing for optimal performance and yield. In addition, the LGA module series is fully scalable from basic GSM/GPRS up to EDGE functionality for cost effective product evolution as technology needs change.

“Cinterion’s modules are solderable, durable, high performing in changing temperatures and they can easily enter the production process without great alterations in the manufacturing line,” said Marcelo Catapani, president of Cinterion Latin America.

Quanta’s new solutions, Tetros Motorcycle 245 and Tetros Car 245, integrate Cinterion modules to enable real time communications and remote visibility of moving vehicles. The Cinterion powered products meet all specifications of Brazil’s National Council of Traffic automotive law which requires mandatory tracking and tracing or anti-theft solutions on all new cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses by October 2010 or earlier.

“We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of new technology development for automotive equipment,” said Silvio Cirelli, CEO, Quanta Technology. “With recent changes in legislation and increased safety requirements, we’ll continue high volume production of our devices this year and increase even more in the coming years. With Cinterion as our communications technology partner, we are able to quickly integrate Cinterion’s market leading LGA modules, which ensures that our production plant will continue to provide the highest quality equipment in the market.”

For more information please visit www.quantatec.com.br. For more information about Cinterion Wireless Modules please visit us online at www.cinterion.com.

About Quanta Technology

Established in 1987, Quanta has been a pioneer and one of the main manufacturers of automotive alarms in Brazil. The Company launched the first tracking and tracing in Brazil beginning a 10-year heritage in automotive alarms. Today, Quanta is leader in the development and manufacturing of alarms and tracking and tracing devices for trucks, motorcycles and cars, managing aspects of security, logistics and telemetry for more than 400,000 vehicles in Brazil. Currently, the portfolio of products is comprised of the TETROS line of tracking and tracing solutions and the RADAR line of alarms and accessories. Quanta Technology www.quantatec.com.br has two offices located in the Region North of São Paulo.

About Cinterion Wireless Modules

Cinterion Wireless Modules is the worldwide leading supplier of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and combines unparalleled M2M engineering expertise and localized worldwide customer support with a strong portfolio of high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPA products. Cinterion is 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 helping enterprises dramatically cut costs and increase productivity and efficiency. Cinterion products are carrier and FTA approved and used for industries including remote maintenance and control; metering; payment systems; industrial PDAs; routers and gateways; security systems; health care; automotive and eToll; tracking and tracing; environmental monitoring and more. The firm’s global headquarters are in Munich, Germany with sales and support offices in local markets around the world. For more information, please visit: www.cinterion.com.