Mindtree Becomes the World's First Bluetooth Smart 4.2 IP Provider
WARREN, New Jersey and BANGALORE, December 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
First to Qualify Bluetooth Smart for Enabling Next Generation IoT Devices
Mindtree, a global technology services company, announced the qualification of its
Bluetooth Smart IP for version 4.2. Mindtree has been a leading provider of Bluetooth
Intellectual Property solutions over the last 15 years and this qualification is the most
recent in its long list of Bluetooth IPs.
Bluetooth Smart version 4.2 focuses on stronger security and privacy, faster data
rates and better power efficiency. It heralds a new wave of Bluetooth products and will
accelerate growth in emerging categories such as wearables, smart homes, connected medical
devices and smart location tracking. The upcoming Internet Protocol Support Profile
enables seamless connectivity over IPv6, a key foundation layer for the Internet of Things
(IoT) market.
Jayanth Krishna, Head - Short-range Wireless, Mindtree, said, "For 15 years, Mindtree
has been at the forefront of Bluetooth innovation. Mindtree's IP has reached millions of
devices globally across smart connected devices, automotive, audio accessories and
personal navigation. Our investments in expertise and technology are paying off in helping
to accelerate the use of wearables and other smart connected devices."
Errett Kroeter, Senior Marketing Director, Bluetooth SIG said, "We are excited to see
our member companies embrace the potential of Bluetooth Smart technology, with its IP
connectivity capabilities in addition to the increased speed, stronger security, and
enhanced power efficiency of Bluetooth 4.2. Our membership continues to build a richer
Bluetooth Smart ecosystem, bringing more Bluetooth Smart products to the consumer.
Bluetooth Smart is the only wireless technology that provides the flexibility to innovate,
ability to scale to the market, and trust of a globally recognized standard. All of which
are essential to delivering the promise of IoT."
Mindtree offers a comprehensive portfolio of Bluetooth intellectual property solutions
and a range of design, engineering, testing and consulting services for semiconductor
vendors and original equipment manufacturers. The IP portfolio includes interoperable,
certified, customizable, ultra-low power and footprint silicon IP for Bluetooth(R) Smart
4.2 [https://bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_viewQDL.cfm?qid773 ], 4.1 and 4.0, and
ultra-compact, complete certified portfolio of protocol stack and profiles IP for
Bluetooth(R) Smart 4.2, 4.1 and 4.0
[https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_viewQDL.cfm?qid044 ]. Mindtree also offers a
feature-rich and compact Bluetooth(R) Smart Ready 4.2, 4.1 and 4.0
[https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_viewQDL.cfm?qid 508 ] and Bluetooth(R) 2.1+EDR/3.0+EDR
protocol stack and profiles [https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_viewQDL.cfm?qid900 ].
Mindtree [NSE: MINDTREE] delivers technology services and accelerates growth for
Global 1000 companies by solving complex business challenges with breakthrough technical
innovations. Mindtree specializes in e-commerce, mobility, cloud enablement, digital
transformation, business intelligence, data analytics, testing, infrastructure, EAI and
ERP solutions. We are among the fastest growing technology firms globally with more than
200 clients and offices in 14 countries.