DFI and BVM Working in Partnership
to Overcome Mandatory Industry Regulatory Hurdles in
Waste Management & Analytics
Client Background
A leading innovator in waste analytics, BVM’s client delivers advanced solutions to recycling management facilities worldwide. Their state-of-the-art technology enables facility managers and producers to improve recycling efficiency and reduce waste through comprehensive data tracking, analysis, and reporting. Their solutions provide actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and sustainability across the industry.
The Challenge
As the client expanded into emerging markets, new regulations introduced a mandatory UL approval requirement for their systems. This posed a critical challenge: their existing industrial PC (IPC) system, featuring DFI’s Mini-ITX motherboard CMS100-H420IB, lacked the necessary UL certification.
Without UL approval, the client risked being unable to integrate essential sensors and cameras required for monitoring and managing recycling processes. Meeting regulatory standards quickly was essential to maintaining market access and avoiding costly delays in deployment.
The Solution
BVM Ltd, in close collaboration with DFI, developed a rapid, practical solution to address this challenge. DFI facilitated UL compliance for the CMS100-H420IB motherboard through a commercial proposal that included a refundable arrangement, contingent upon reaching a specified threshold of unit orders.
This proactive and collaborative approach allowed the client to meet stringent regulatory requirements quickly while ensuring their industrial PC solution remained fully compatible with their monitoring and analytics systems.
The Outcome
By leveraging the partnership with DFI, BVM’s client successfully achieved UL compliance for their systems. This enabled the seamless integration of 175 CMS100-H420IB motherboards into their waste management lines, enhancing system capabilities and expanding their market reach.
Direct Impact
The collaboration between the client, BVM Ltd, and DFI not only ensured regulatory compliance but also demonstrated the value of strong partnerships between local distributors and OEMs. With a fully compliant and upgraded technology infrastructure, the client is now well-positioned to innovate and transform waste management practices globally.
This case study highlights the importance of adaptability and strategic collaboration in overcoming regulatory challenges. By embracing innovative solutions and fostering strong industry partnerships, organizations can navigate complex compliance requirements while driving meaningful progress in critical sectors.
CMS100-H420IB: Key Features
- 10th Generation Intel Core Processors
- 2 DDR4 2933MHz SODIMM up to 64GB
- Quad Displays: DP++ + HDMI + DVI-I + LVDS/eDP, or DP++ + DP++ + DVI-I + LVDS/eDP
- Supports up to 4K/2K resolution
- Multiple Expansions: 1 PCIe x16, 1 M.2 M Key, 1 M.2 B Key, 1 M.2 E Key
- Rich I/O: 1 Intel 2.5GbE, 1 Intel GbE, 2 COM, up to 10 USB
- 15-Year CPU Life Cycle Support Until Q2′ 34 (Based on Intel IOTG Roadmap)
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