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After long months of planning, discussing, bargaining and talking, it has finally been done: All things Bondix no longer belong to Azur Investment Group, but to newly founded SIMA GmbH, seated in Germany and headed by our very own Martin Santner and Simon Ley! Read more about this MBO, as well as about the Teltonika Tech Summit in Warszaw at which we gave a presentation and talked to so many people last week, a great relaunch of a Bondix distributor’s website, saveworthy dates and, of course, release notes of our newest Bondix version 1.24.1 in this newsletter!
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Bondix® is now part of SIMA GmbH!
We are delighted to announce that Bondix®, the leading brand of manufacturer-independent bonding software, has been part of SIMA GmbH since the start of the year. Bondix® was introduced in 2019 under the leadership of Bondix Intelligence B.V., a daughter of Dutch Azur Investment Group.
Without Azur Investment, we would never have come this far, so we’d like to express our thanks at this point. Christian Westers believed in us and, with Roderick Toutenhoofd, Tom Kroese, and Ruud Egberts, provided us with the right experts at the right time to build up the Bondix brand and make it known in the market. Our Martin Santner and Simon Ley have fulfilled a lifelong dream with the founding of SIMA GmbH and the management buyout of Bondix®.
Roles will stay the same: In addition to new executive tasks, Martin will take care of sales and business development, and Simon will tend to all rather technical matters. Sylvia Ploch will also stay in the core team to ensure smooth operation and rip-roaring marketing.
These are the most exciting times for us because we’re now leveraging our experience from our time at Bondix Intelligence B.V. to make Bondix a global player with the help of SIMA GmbH and new strategic partners. Let the journey begin!
Review Teltonika Tech Summit 2024, Warsaw
The Teltonika Networks Warsaw Tech Summit concluded last Thursday evening after a full day of engaging sessions. The agenda included multiple presentations on Teltonika Networks systems, a live demo of an awesome new Bondix-in-a-box solution SpeedFi containing a RUTX12 by our Martin Santner, and insights into QuWireless solutions for Teltonika's product range shared by Kamil Stalica, another Teltonika partner.
Additionally, the event featured over 8 diverse workshops that sparked lively discussions and provided clients with the opportunity to address potential project challenges. Attendees also had the chance to test their knowledge and speed in the Teltonika Configuration challenge, focusing on configuring or fixing configurations on Teltonika units.
The summit wrapped up with a presentation on the Teltonika Roadmap, accompanied by discussions about the market's needs and necessary solutions.
Like the first Teltonika Tech Summit 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania, this event proved to be such a booster for us. We were able to get in contact with so many important Teltonika partners in such a short time - so thank you, Teltonika Networks, for having us, and we're looking forward to the next Teltonika Tech Summit!
How to Bondix: SimpliWiFi’s Relaunch
Bondix UK distributor SimpliWiFi recently relaunched the Bondix section on their website now offering a seamless and intuitive navigation experience, ensuring visitors can effortlessly explore Bondix products as well as find the corresponding online store sites right away. Detailed product descriptions and high-quality visuals provide potential buyers they need to make informed decisions about the advanced Bondix networking solutions offered by SimpliWiFi. With this strategic relaunch, SimpliWiFi show their strong commitment to user satisfaction and position the Bondix pages as a valuable resource for those seeking cutting-edge networking solutions.
Feel free to contact us to get input on your own landing pages at marketing@bondixintelligence.com.
Saveworthy Dates
With ever more partners joining the Bondix network, we'd like to use our reach to point out events that our partners or we organize or attend and that might be of interest to all of you.
February 2024
20-22 / ConnectingCase: digitalBAU 2024, Cologne
Aspiring Bondix partner Connecting Case will exhibit at this year's digitalBAU in Cologne. digitalBAU is a trade fair and conference that focuses on digital solutions and innovations in the construction and building industry. The event aims to bring together professionals, experts, and companies involved in the construction sector to explore and showcase digital technologies, software applications, and strategies that are shaping the future of the industry. Connecting Case will be waiting for you in hall 4.2, joint BuildingSMART booth 418.
Read more here: digitalBAU 2024
20-22 / LUCOM: E-world energy & water 2024, Essen
Bondix distributor LUCOM, a brand of KONTRON, will participate at the E-world energy & water 2024. The e-World Energy and Water conference is a prominent international event focusing on the intersection of energy, water, and digital technologies. It serves as a platform for professionals, experts, and stakeholders in the energy and water industries to come together and discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges. Attendees may expect insightful presentations, panel discussions, and exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions in the realm of energy and water management. Given the increasing importance of digitalization in these sectors, the event likely explores the role of technology in improving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
LUCOM have their booth in Hall 5 at booth 5E140, MESSE ESSEN, Norbertstraße 2, 45131 Essen, Germany, and would be delighted to meet you there. Make sure to contact them to get your expert visitor ticket!
Read more here: E-world energy & water 2024 Tickets
27-29 / Digi International: Mobile World Congress 2024, Barcelona
Join Digi International at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona from 27-29 March, 2024! The MWC is one of the largest and most influential events in the telecommunications and mobile technology industry. Held annually, the MWC brings together a diverse array of professionals, companies, and experts from around the globe. The event serves as a platform for showcasing the latest innovations in mobile technology, including smartphones, 5G infrastructure, IoT devices, software solutions, and more. Attendees can explore exhibitions from a wide range of exhibitors, attend keynote presentations by industry leaders, and participate in discussions and networking opportunities. The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is a crucial gathering for stakeholders in the mobile ecosystem, providing insights into emerging technologies, trends, and business strategies shaping the future of the mobile industry.
Digi will be present at three different spots:
Nokia: Hall 3 | Stand 3A2
Telit Cinterion: Hall 5 | Stand 5A32
Dell Technologies: Hall 3 | Stand 3M30
at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain.
Take your chance to
Network with tens of thousands of industry decision makers
Experience the future and do business at the exhibition halls
Discover the next big startup at 4YFN
Hear groundbreaking insights at the keynotes
Join the most important debates in the conference programmes
Read more: Digi @ MWC Barcelona 2024
28-29 / SimpliWiFi: Event Production Show, Excel London
SimpliWiFi exhibits at this year’s Event Production Show in the Excel, London, UK. from 28-29 March, 2024. The Event Production Show offers a platform for showcasing the latest technologies, services, and trends in the event production sector. Attendees may have the opportunity to explore innovative event solutions, network with industry leaders, and gain insights through seminars or presentations. The show is a valuable resource for event planners, producers, suppliers, and other professionals looking to stay informed about the latest developments and best practices in the dynamic field of event production.
SimpliWiFi are looking forward to meeting you at their booth F35E and discussing your ideas and possible use cases. So, drop by if you’re there!
Read more here: SimpliWiFi @ Event Production Show
March 2024
5-6 / LUCOM: all about automation Friedrichshafen 2024
Our German distributor LUCOM once again participates in the next all about automation, the trade fair for industrial automation, in Friedrichshafen, at Redblue Messehalle, from 5-6 March, 2024.
LUCOM will be very happy to meet you at their booth B2-210 to have a chat, answer questions, and jot down ideas. Make sure to contact them to get your free all about automation ticket!
Read more here: all about automation Friedrichshafen Tickets
April 2024
9-11 / Digi International: Embedded World 2024, Nuremberg
US Bondix partner Digi International will be an exhibitor at this year’s The Embedded World in Nuremberg. The Embedded World is an annual international trade fair and conference focused on embedded systems technology. It serves as a premier platform for professionals, engineers, and companies involved in the development and application of embedded systems, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the field. The event typically features exhibitors displaying products, technologies, and solutions related to embedded hardware, software, and tools.
Additionally, the conference program includes presentations, workshops, and discussions covering a wide range of topics such as IoT (Internet of Things), security, connectivity, and industry-specific applications. The Embedded World in Nuremberg provides a valuable networking opportunity for industry experts and serves as a hub for staying updated on the cutting-edge advancements in embedded systems.
Find Digi International at their Booth 4A-131 at Nuremberg Messe, Nuremberg, Germany, and share your ideas and projects with them. They’ll be happy to help!
Read more: Digi @ Embedded World 2024
If you also have an event you want featured in the Bondix newsletter, please contact marketing@bondixintelligence.com.
Bondix Release Notes
1.24.1
Our developers work on our Bondix software incrementally which means that bug fixes, improvements, and even new features are constantly added, producing new release versions every couple of days.
On a quarterly basis, we publish a version that combines all changes added since the last version.
This Release Version 1.24.1 contains the following changes:
Teltonika RUTOS-related changes
Support for RutOS 07.06.3 has been added.
The QoS editor has been redesigned and is now nearly identical to the editor known on the server.
The ability to add/remove interfaces used for bonding was removed. Instead, all available WAN interfaces are always accessible for more straightforward configuration.
Handling when dealing with multiplexed modem connections was improved.
New Features
Bandwidth limit per environment
Until now, a Bondix instance could only be set to a bandwidth profile based on the activated license, e.g. 20 Mbps licenses needed to be bound to one instance, 100 Mbps licenses to another. With this new Bondix version, you can create different environments for different bandwidth profiles on a single server instance. This means, on a Bondix instance that is licensed for e.g. 200 Mbps bandwidth per tunnel, you can now create different environments with specific bandwidth limits per environment that are equal or lower to 200 Mbps.
Please keep in mind that environments’ bandwidth limits are limited themselves by the highest throughput the instance is licensed for. In this example, this means you couldn’t create an environment with a bandwidth limit of 500 Mbps because the instance is licensed for 200 Mbps.
Import & Export of QoS settings
With this Bondix version, you can now import and export your QoS settings for easier bulk management.
Improvements
Bug Fixes
Download the release notes here: Release Notes (PDF file, 200kB)
Choose the latest Bondix Client for your router here: Releases
If you have special projects and need older versions, please contact support@bondixintelligence.com.
If you need technical assistance or experience troubles installing or using Bondix, please use our support contact form.
If you're interested in and have the means for testing and evaluating incremental changes to the software, please contact consulting@bondixintelligence.com.