US-based company Wabtec has made a minority investment in mobile wireless communications technology company Rajant in a bid to support the development of connectivity solutions for the global rail industry.
Rajant delivers private wireless networks powered by Kinetic Mesh network, BreadCrumb wireless nodes, and InstaMesh networking software.
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It helps industrial companies to deploy a highly adaptable and scalable network, which leverages the power of real-time data to deliver on-demand, mission-critical business intelligence.
Both companies have agreed to work together to jointly develop and commercialise Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh wireless networking products.
The Kinetic Mesh technology reportedly provides reliable and adaptable connectivity even in challenging mobile environments.
Rajant CEO and co-founder Robert Schena said: “Rajant understands the underlying communications challenges rail systems are confronted with, and we continue to customise our radio technology and Kinetic Mesh to exceed expectations and network performance in many industrial markets, including rail.
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By GlobalData“The partnership between Rajant and Wabtec brings together two world-class industrial leaders that are at the forefront of advancing transportation systems through continuous mobile connectivity.”
The partnership will allow the companies to develop new products for passenger and freight systems and bring new capabilities to the rail industry.
Wabtec president and chief executive Raymond Betler said: “Our investment in Rajant is aimed at growing Rajant’s communications technology in the rail market, leveraging both companies’ resources, technologies and industry expertise to develop best-in-class, secure connectivity solutions for current and new customers.
“Wabtec is focused on the development and commercialisation of innovative and emerging technologies that can rely on Rajant’s leading connectivity solutions for real-time data,” Betler added.
