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D-Link became the rst mover in next generation 802.11ac wireless connectivity with Cloud Services,
and achieved market leader status soon after
The growth in smartphones and tablets in 2013 has fueled
demand for increasingly innovative mobile apps. According
to industry sources, by the end of 2013, 6% of the global
population owned a tablet, 20% owned PCs, and 22% owned
smartphones. Smartphone growth saw exponential growth
since 2009 at an increase of 1.3 billion devices in four years.
Keeping up with the market trends, D-Link refined its feature-
filled mydlink service that lets users view and control their
devices through smartphones, tablets and other mobile
devices. The service also provides remote storage and
monitoring features, giving customers new ways to use their
mobile devices. The three “strategic weapons” which use
mydlink and Cloud Services as a foundation remained central
to this effort.
The first of these weapons was D-Link's line of mydlink-
enabled Cloud Cameras. In 2013, D-Link continued
innovating in the IP camera market by launching the DCS-
825L Wi-Fi Baby Camera. The innovative and feature-filled
baby monitor lets parents keep an eye on their children at
all times from home or away. The Wi-Fi Baby Camera also
introduced features such as temperature detection, two-way
audio communication, and calming lullabies. New parents
have immediately responded to the DCS-825L with strong
sales worldwide.
The second strategic weapon was D-Link’s line of portable
routers, which consumers are finding to be indispensable
travel companions. D-Link put wireless AC in a compact
device to create the DIR-510L, the world’s first 11ac portable
router. The DIR-510L is ideal for sharing a fast LTE mobile
broadband connection from a USB LTE adapter with all nearby
smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It can turn a USB storage
device into personal cloud storage, letting users download
files and directly stream video and audio from your connected
mobile device. The built-in battery-life turns it into a portable
charger for mobile devices as well. It lets users save money by
setting up an instant WiFi network in a hotel room or mobile
office setting by sharing the WiFi connection with all devices
within range.
The third weapon is D-Link’s line of Wireless AC Cloud Routers.
After the success of the DIR-865L in 2012, D-Link developed
its industry-leading line of Wireless AC Cloud Routers. At
the forefront is the DIR-868L, an extremely powerful router
with AC1750 speeds and a USB 3.0 port for super-fast
downloading and smooth media streaming. Also boasting a
USB 3.0 port is the DIR-860L, which was ranked Best in Class
for Routing Throughput by the respected network review site
SmallNetBuilder. Along with the DIR-850L, its AC1200 speed
(triple that of existing Wireless N networks) is ideal for online
gaming or video streaming. For those on a limited budget, the
DIR-820L and DIR-810L offer a more affordable way of taking
advantage of Wireless AC speeds. Software updates to the free
QRS Mobile app and a new, innovative user interface sweeten
the deal by making conguration of the D-Link Cloud Routers
quick and intuitive.
Consumer Solutions
DMG-304P HomePlugAV, DWR-730 HSPA+ Mobile Router each won a red dot
Design Award in 2013
DAP-1320 Wi-Fi Range Extender received a prestigious Good Design Award in 2013
D-Link took home 16 Taiwan Excellence awards in 2013, for products including
wireless routers, IP cameras and switches
The DCS-825L Wi-Fi Baby Camera won a Design and Engineering Award Honoree at
CES 2013
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2013:
D-Link has also been successful in markets
outside of these three main areas. The
DAP-1320 Wireless Range Extender N300
received a 2013 Good Design Award from
the Japan Institute for Design Promotion
(JDP), was a PC Magazine Editor’s Choice,
and was a top seller on Amazon.com.
2013 also saw the launch of the DNS-
327L ShareCenter + 2-Bay Cloud Network
Storage Enclosure, a perfect network
storage solution for home users that
makes use of D-Link’s free Cloud Services.
In 2014, D-Link will expand in these key
areas by focusing on R&D, with Cloud
Services serving as the cornerstone
of D-Link’s continued progress in the
Consumer market.
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