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Connect-In Group Signs New License Deal with Major Global OEM

Glasgow, UK – Connect-In Group, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) technology enabler, today confirms the execution of a new commercial licensing agreement with a major global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), following over a year of strategic dialogue and executive-level engagement.

The agreement, finalised earlier in the year, follows in-person meetings between senior licensing representatives at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026. Under the terms of the partnership, the OEM will integrate FindMy location capabilities across a range of its consumer product lines, including earbuds, smartwatches, and other Bluetooth-connected accessories.

These capabilities will be powered by Connect-In’s proprietary Xupo Smart-Tag™ technology, enabling enhanced device tracking and user connectivity within the expanding IoT ecosystem.

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Connect-In UK Confirms Licensing Agreement with a global smartphone manufacturer



Glasgow, UK – Connect-In Ltd., a Scottish Internet of Things (IoT) technology developer, today confirmed that it executed a commercial licensing agreement with a global smartphone maker. The license covers select innovations in smart-tracking technology embodied in Connect-In’s Xupo smart-tag product lines.

The terms of the license remain confidential.

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This announcement is being made as part of Connect-In’s regular portfolio-disclosure process.

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A company spokesperson noted, “We are actively partnering with additional global OEMs on comparable IoT-enabled licensing programmes, even as we invest in the local ecosystem and expand into novel B2B2C use-cases with Xupo FindMy solutions.

The company's playbook in R&D investments, IP creation and licensing as a means to bring innovations in Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Edge-AI/ IoT technologies in partnership with big tech is a blueprint for innovative Scottish companies.

Further particulars regarding our 2023 agreement remain confidential and are not being disclosed. In accordance with Clause 6.4 of the License Agreement between Connect-In Ltd. and [name redacted] Co., Ltd., this limited disclosure is made in the spirit of transparency and good-faith discussion contemplated by Clause 6.4, reflects Connect-In’s legitimate commercial interest in acknowledging the existence and nature of the agreement, without reference to any commercial terms.

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