Ependion's acquisition of a minority stake in Blu Wireless and the strategic cooperation agreement, which was entered into in connection with the deal, gives Westermo even better opportunities to contribute to increase the attractiveness of the train. Blu Wireless' technology solves the problem behind poor internet connection on trains, namely that existing technologies such as WiFi and 5G do not provides sufficient and stable transmission capacity to cover both passengers' and the train operator's growing needs in a cost-effective manner. The solution has received praise of passengers on the first commercial route where the trains are equipped with the new technology in the San Francisco Bay Area in California: "better WiFi on the train than at home".
Beijer Group has changed name to Ependion
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