GEC NEWS WIREIntegrated solutions that demonstrate the power of Middle East organisations and consumers adopting Connected Things, Connected Home, and Smart Utilities are the focus for Belkin, Linksys, and Phyn, jointly participating for the first time at Gitex 2019 under the new Foxconn Interconnect Technology.
The Middle East’s increasing levels of connectivity across the business, industry, and consumer markets are supporting the global Internet of Things connectivity market to reach a record-high of $3.8 billion in 2019, according to a recent report by Research and Markets.
Reflecting the needs of the highly mobile, fully charged, and music-centric residents of the Gulf, the Belkin solutions being showcased at Gitex 2019 will include products wireless charges, Thunderbolt docks, audio portfolio, fast charging solutions and many other things connected
Linksys will demonstrate the latest innovations that can enable seamless connectivity across the Middle East’s residential market. Linksys is seeing strong demand for bandwidth, given the proliferation of smart TVs, voice assistants, and devices connected to the network.
Also reflecting the increase in smart home features across the GCC, Phyn will use Gitex 2019 as a platform to increase awareness of SmartWater solutions. Phyn customers can make more informed choices about water usage, detect leaks, and conserve this resource more effectively.
The three brands will also host their regional retail partners and distributors from 6-10 October to ensure a highly trained and dynamic approach to meeting end users’ expectations.
In 2018, Foxconn Interconnect Technology merged with Belkin International, Linksys, Wemo, Phyn to create a global consumer electronics leader. Phyn is an intelligent water brand, bringing solutions to market that help people protect their homes, conserve water and save money. Built upon nearly a decade of research and patented technological innovation, Phyn is poised to change the way consumers interact with water and help solve the major challenges threatening the world’s supply of clean, healthy water. Phyn is backed by Belkin International. The parent company Uponor Corporation is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, Finland.
“As the Middle East’s connectivity market reaches new highs, businesses and consumers need the highest-levels of reliability, connectivity, and security in their organisations and homes to optimise experiences,” said Amanulla Khan, Managing Director Linksys Middle East, Turkey and Africa. “Our brands, solutions, and partners share a passion for choice, innovation, reliability, and always-on connectivity that will be showcased throughout Gitex.”
“A seamlessly connected experience is the aim of Belkin at Gitex 2019,” said Fawad Mir, Sales Director, Belkin, Middle East and Africa. “At Gitex, we are demonstrating to our customers and partners how we are innovating for always-available mobile connectivity and protection.”
