SAN MATEO, Calif. and
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro,
Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) and Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) today
announced a global, multi-year technology and equipment license.
With this agreement, Jabil will leverage GoPro's cutting-edge
reference design and IP to produce camera lens and sensor modules
for incorporation into GoPro-approved third-party products and
solutions. This agreement builds on GoPro and Jabil's
longstanding relationship.
"This collaborative approach with Jabil will enable innovative,
GoPro enabled products and services from some of the most exciting
hardware and software companies out there," said Sandor Barna, GoPro's chief technology officer.
"Imagine a world where video conferencing, robotics, and even
self-driving cars are powered by GoPro's camera lenses and image
sensors. Together, GoPro and Jabil can make this a reality."
This agreement covers a range of products and services each
company offers, including certain digital imaging and consumer
products. GoPro and Jabil have a history of collaborating to bring
high-quality, cutting-edge products to consumers, including GoPro's
line of HERO cameras, starting with HERO4.
"This agreement is a natural extension of our long-standing
relationship with GoPro and our commitment to developing innovative
technologies," said Irv Stein,
Jabil's vice president of Jabil Optics. "Early market feedback
indicates strong demand in the enterprise action camera segment for
applications in smart homes, military, fire, police, rescue, and
security."
About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO)
GoPro helps the world celebrate and share itself in immersive
and exciting ways.
GoPro, HERO, Karma, Quik, QuikStories and their respective logos
are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro,
Inc. in the United States and other countries. The
Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by GoPro is under license. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
For more information, visit www.gopro.com. GoPro users
can submit their photos, raw clips and video edits to GoPro Awards
for social stoke, GoPro gear and cash prizes. Learn more
at www.gopro.com/awards. Connect with
GoPro on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube,
and GoPro's blog The Inside Line.
About Jabil
Jabil is a product solutions company
providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product
management services to global electronics and technology companies.
Offering complete product supply chain management from facilities
in 29 countries, Jabil provides comprehensive, focused solutions to
customers in a broad range of industries. Jabil common stock
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol,
"JBL". For Further info, visit: jabil.com/optics
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