Acal BFi, Fujitsu sign European distribution deal

Acal BFi has announced a strategic partnership with Fujitsu under which it will distribute the latter’s range of wireless modules and beacons, including the complete family of Bluetooth low energy modules across Europe.

Lee Austin, Acal BFi’s business development director, said: “We are delighted to announce our distribution agreement with Fujitsu. The addition of Fujitsu’s Bluetooth low energy technology to our wireless product portfolio represents a great opportunity for Acal BFi in the fast moving Bluetooth low energy market.”

The wireless module product range comprises WLAN, Bluetooth and WLAN Bluetooth combination modules, with Apple iOS chipset support. Beacons are Bluetooth powered location devices that enable proactive communication and are used in applications such as in shop promotion, museum, festivals and exhibitions.