Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) said it has signed a distribution agreement with Converge IoT, a North American distributor of 4G LTE and 5G hardware, software, and connectivity solutions and bundles.
Converge IoT, which is an exclusive National Primary Agent for the T-Mobile for Business Channel Partner Program, will sell Vuzix smart glasses across multiple industry verticals using T-Mobile's 5G network -- the largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network in the US.
Vuzix added that it has already received and shipped against an initial smart glasses order from Converge IoT.
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Converge IoT supports T-Mobile for Business customers with 4G LTE and 5G equipment to connect their wireless solution. It onboards best-in-class solutions into its Partner Teaming Program and its direct carrier sales teams cover strategic accounts, enterprise, SMB/mid-market, and government.
Vuzix said its smart glasses will help field technical workers involved in residential and commercial property maintenance, construction, healthcare, utilities, automotive, and many more services.
"Converge IoT strives to be a leader in innovative solutions that utilize 4G and 5G wireless connectivity. The addition of Vuzix to our line-up is the perfect example of how 5G will transform how companies do business today," said Mark Savage, CEO of Converge IoT, in a statement.
"We look forward to working closely with Vuzix to support direct customers as well as resellers to deliver cutting edge Vuzix smart glasses. We believe their solutions will be critical components in business process transformation utilizing 5G technology."
Vuzix CEO Paul Travers said the company continues to increase the number of sales and support options available to North American customers with the addition of established distribution partners such as Converge IoT.
"Vuzix smart glasses will support their efforts to help T-Mobile for Business customers gain a competitive advantage by using technological tools for the design of digital work processes across production, logistics, retail, field services, and healthcare," he said.
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