LONDON — A distribution contract has been signed that sees Atlantik Elektronik, a supplier of CSR devices, and Vincotech, the European GPS module partner of SiRF, a CSR company, will market together the latest GPS modules and telematics solutions.

The primary focus of this partnership is on promoting Vincotech's latest SiRFstarIV based technology and telematics product solutions, while at the same time continuing the design-in support of Vincotech's current SiRFstarIII portfolio. This cooperation is intended to facilitate the requirements of customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

“Vincotech and Atlantik Elektronik partnering together to support the European channel for integration of GPS product solutions is the perfect fit,” said Hans Wiedemann, manager product marketing at Vincotech. “With both companies located nearby in Munich, a tremendous sense of teamwork enables the implementation of the optimal level of engineering support and efficiency throughout the design-in process.”

Stephan Bienert, business unit manager wireless at Atlantik Elektronik added, “Our vast experience with wireless communication technologies, most particularly with CSR's Bluetooth products, and our expertise in micro processor applications allows us now to offer the most innovative solutions in the market.”

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