GX Group signs broadband gear distribution pact with Ingram Micro India for Southeast Asia
NEW DELHI: Dutch fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) gear maker
GX Group
on Saturday said it has signed a strategic distribution agreement with
Ingram Micro India
to sell its
broadband equipment
in Southeast Asian markets.
The gearmaker said its products are well-positioned to bridge the digital divide, particularly as India and Southeast Asian countries continue their rapid digital transformation.
'This collaboration marks a significant milestone in GX Group's mission to transform digital connectivity across high-growth and emerging markets,' GX Group said in a joint statement.
GX Group's equipment will be distributed through Ingram Micro's strong channel partner ecosystem.
GX Group's made-in-India broadband solutions include XGSPON/GPON OLTs, ONTs, switches, and access points (APs) along with a complete
network management system
for AI-based network management. These products are designed at the company's innovation hubs in India, in collaboration with global chipset vendors.
'We are incredibly enthusiastic about the immense opportunities this collaboration with Ingram Micro will unlock for our partners and customers across Southeast Asia,' said Sambit Swain, director (global sales), GX Group.
'This partnership is not just about market expansion—it's about driving the next wave of digital infrastructure and ensuring that millions more can benefit from the transformative power of
fiber optic broadband
,' Swain added.
'Our partnership with GX Group aligns perfectly with our aspiration to deliver best-in-class broadband technology solutions that accelerate digital transformation across the region. Together, we aim to fast-track fiber broadband adoption and empower underserved and high-growth regions with world-class internet connectivity,' said Navneet Singh Bindra, SVP & chief country executive, Ingram Micro India.
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