Identiv and Wiliot Strategically Partner to Meet Global Demand for Passive and Active IoT Solutions

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Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE) announced a strategic partnership with Wiliot on February 9, 2022. The collaboration focuses on creating an ecosystem for digital products utilizing Bluetooth IoT Pixels, designed for the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and smart packaging sectors. This partnership aims to enhance visibility and tracking capabilities for everyday items, benefiting industries such as food and beverage. Identiv's expertise in device and systems design supports Wiliot's SaaS platform, expanding the potential of the Internet of Things in real-time monitoring and management.

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• Partnership with Wiliot enhances Identiv's market presence in the IoT sector.
• Introduction of Bluetooth IoT Pixels aims to improve tracking capabilities in healthcare and smart packaging industries.
• Identiv's expertise in complex antenna and system design strengthens the partnership.
• Potential for increased revenue streams by tapping into mass IoT market.

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FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), a global leader in digital security and identification in the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced its partnership with Wiliot, a SaaS company with a platform connecting the digital and physical world through the IoT. Identiv's new Bluetooth (BLE) IoT Pixels for the mass IoT Market feature built-in logic and communicate intelligently to create an ecosystem of digital products in healthcare, pharma, and smart packaging, including tracking cold chain, temperature, moisture, and movement.

Identiv and Wiliot Create Ecosystem of Digital, Intelligent Products in Healthcare, Pharma, and Smart Packaging

Identiv is a strategic developer and production partner for Wiliot, providing deep expertise in complex antenna, device, and systems design with a global commercial channel and proven scalability. The Wiliot platform allows healthcare customers, retailers, brands, and perishable distributors to achieve real-time, cost-effective visibility of all equipment and supplies.

"The movement to add intelligence and connectivity to trillions of everyday things is being driven by an ecosystem of companies that share a vision of where the Internet of Things is going — companies that have the experience, expertise, and capacity to make it happen," said Tony Small, Wiliot Chief Business Officer. "The potential to make products safer, better quality, and more sustainable is very exciting. We are delighted that Identiv is bringing their unique track record of experience with some of the most sophisticated IoT technology to this ecosystem."

These BLE tags, known as IoT Pixels, enable monitoring of any everyday item, from vials of medicine to luxury apparel. The partnership is strengthened through Identiv's best–in-class production processes along with compliance and quality control through its engineering expertise in specialty designs.

"As we continue our growth as a leading IoT manufacturer and solution provider, we have partnered with Wiliot to meet the production demands of the mass market interested in connecting billions of everyday items simultaneously over-the-air with widely adopted smart devices," said Amir Khoshniyati, Identiv VP and GM, Transponder Business. "Identiv is well positioned to efficiently scale the innovative IoT Pixels globally and our partnership with Wiliot is already driving results with many credible names, including leaders in the food and beverage market."

Identiv's RFID and NFC solutions verify identities and security in the IoT and are embedded in billions of everyday objects, including medical devices, books, toys, athletic apparel, perishable, and pharmaceuticals. Its best-in-class product and R&D team is expert in antennae research, design, and manufacturing. For more information on Identiv's complete end-to-end portfolio, call +1 888.809.8880 or contact transponder_sales@identiv.com.

About Identiv
Identiv, Inc. is a global leader in digitally securing the physical world. Identiv's platform encompasses RFID and NFC, cybersecurity, and the full spectrum of physical access, video, and audio security. Identiv is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC in the U.S. under the symbol "INVE." For more information, visit identiv.com.

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press@identiv.com

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Identiv and Wiliot about?

The partnership aims to create an ecosystem of digital products using Bluetooth IoT Pixels for healthcare, pharma, and smart packaging.

How will the Bluetooth IoT Pixels benefit the market?

They will provide real-time tracking and monitoring capabilities for various items, improving efficiency and visibility.

What is Identiv's role in the partnership with Wiliot?

Identiv acts as a strategic developer and production partner, utilizing its expertise in IoT technology to support Wiliot's platform.

When was the partnership between Identiv and Wiliot announced?

The partnership was announced on February 9, 2022.

What industries will benefit from Identiv and Wiliot's collaboration?

The collaboration will mainly benefit the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and smart packaging industries.