Howdy, readers. I hope everyone’s staying as warm and well as y’all can on this chilly Monday afternoon.
For a moment, let’s turn our attention to two organizations: Optiemus Electronics Ltd. (OEL) and TP-Link.
OEL is an end-to-end electronics manufacturing services firm. Whether we’re talking about smart hearables and wearables (i.e. that require complex microprocessors, batteries and precision workmanship, overall), slimmer and lighter mobile devices with always-ready network support, custom-built telecom products or general IT hardware, OEL’s industrial engineers partner with top organizations to help them “manufacture excellence” via lean manufacturing (i.e. to reduce waste and downtime) and data-driven practices that make a real difference.
Then, TP-Link. A renowned provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products galore, TP-Link serves customers in 170 countries and counting as it continues growing its global footprint. Supported by 42 subsidiaries and 23 call centers (at the time of this story’s publication), it seems there’s no slowing the company’s pursuit of innovation when it comes to manufacturing, supply chain, and independent R&D.
And as of this morning, the two made an announcement:
OEL and TP-Link announced their partnership agreement that is specifically focused on manufacturing networking devices and other smart home products in India. This is part of the Make in India initiative that was launched back in 2014 as part of a broad set of nation-building projects.
“Devised to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub,” per the initiative’s official directive, “Make in India represents a comprehensive and unprecedented overhaul of outdated processes and policies.”
That’s pretty darn straightforward, we’d say; a strategic partnership that highlights India’s growing demand for smart devices (and other connected products) and paves the way for Made-in-India electronics to reach export markets with greater success.
“This collaboration reinforces OEL’s and TP-Link's shared commitment towards the bold 'Make in India' vision,” the two companies shared. “It bolsters India's resolve to become the global hub for telecom and electronics manufacturing.” (Reportedly, this covers manufacturing a variety of key IoT and telecom like smart cameras, home and enterprise routers, modems/gateways, other network expansion technologies, etc.)
Great all-around news, we’d say; increased domestic production to strengthen India’s IT sector (i.e. leading to lower costs, faster deployment of infrastructure and increased services accessibility), as well as respective IoT sector growth via the development of efficient, demand-fulfilling smart devices.
Learn more about smart technology projects and partnerships alike at both the upcoming Smart City Event and IoT Evolution Expo 2025, which are taking place from February 11-13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Part of the #TECHSUPERSHOW experience, these combine educational conference programming with a robust exhibit hall, networking events and other business-forward activities.
Edited by
Greg Tavarez
