2023-10-31 20:27:27
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT solutions, today sent a cease and desist letter to Renesas Electronics Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, demanding that it immediately stop making false accusations about Quectel and its IoT modules and renounce a September 2023 PowerPoint presentation titled “Attacking Quectel Sockets” that Renesas sent to Quectel customers.
The Renesas document falsely claims that Quectel’s modules are on a US government banned list and that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted a request from the US House of Representatives to ban Quectel’s IoT modules. Both statements are false and defamatory. Quectel is demanding a retraction and correction from Renesas.
“It has recently come to our attention that several competitors are propagating false and defamatory rumors and distributing material containing false and defamatory statements to Quectel’s customers and potential customers,” said Norbert Muhrer, president and chief sales officer of Quectel. “We will vigorously defend ourselves against false allegations and will not tolerate false and defamatory practices against Quectel and its customers. To be clear, Quectel’s IoT modules are not, and have never been, on the FCC’s Covered List or any other U.S. government agency’s list that would subject Quectel or its products to restrictions of any nature.”
Quectel has been reaching out to US government officials to correct fundamental misunderstandings about its IoT module technology. Quectel modules do not pose any risk to national security or privacy. In fact, Quectel does not have access to any data on its customers’ devices, much less control or manage this data. Instead, the manufacturers of the devices in which their modules are placed have full control of all this data. QuectelàFCC’s most recent presentation on this subject is here.
Quectel has hired respected independent security firm Finite State, which is auditing and performing security penetration tests on Quectel modules. Its ongoing work includes rigorous security testing, improving software supply chain visibility, and comprehensive software risk management. Quectel received high marks from Finite State for its cybersecurity. look here a press release about the Finite State report.
Quectel maintains the highest data security and privacy standards in the industry. It also follows industry best practices, continually improves security protocols, conducts independent audits, qualifies for security certifications, and communicates transparently about its products’ security features and practices.
Quectel hopes to demonstrate the security of its modules to government authorities. It is also determined to stop competitors like Renesas from spreading falsehoods about its products.
About Quectel
Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we are a global IoT solutions provider backed by exceptional support and services. Our growing global team of 5,900 professionals sets the pace for module innovation cell phones, GNSS, Wi-Fi e Bluetooth in addition to antennas and services.
With regional offices and support around the world, our international leadership is committed to advancing IoT and helping build a smarter world.
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