Rigado provides Edge-as-a-Service gateways for Commercial IoT, and began offering certified wireless modules in 2015.

This acquisition will allow u-blox to extend their range of products in the area of BLE, Zigbee and Thread, as well as to access additional market segments and channels.

The combined short range radio offering adds new modules targeting consumer-oriented markets, for instance sport and fitness, while Rigado’s existing customers will get access to all u-blox Wi-Fi, cellular, and positioning solutions for their IoT applications.

In addition, Rigado’s customers will benefit from u-blox’s global support capabilities.

The Rigado Bluetooth modules portfolio will be re-branded under the u‑blox name and integrated into the short range radio offering.