Numerex

Numerex Corp. (NASDAQ:NMRX) is a provider of managed machine-to-machine (M2M)[1] enterprise solutions enabling the Internet of Things (IoT).[2][3][4][5]

History

Numerex was founded in 1992[6] and was first publicly traded in March 1994.[7] On September 1, 2015 Marc Zionts was appointed as CEO and President of this company.[8]

In May of 1998, Cellemetrry LLC was formed between Numerex Corp., BellSouth Corporation and BellSouth Wireless,[9] This was a joint venture between Numerex and Cingular. In November 1999, Numerex sold the wireline business to British Telecommunications PLC (“BT”).[10] On March 28, 2003, Numerex acquired Cingular’s interest in Cellemetry LLC.[11]

During this period, Numerex developed a Short Message Service Center (SMSC)-operated service bureau,[12] “Data1Source”, providing SMS-related services to tier 2 and 3 carriers throughout the US. While Data1Source was later sold.[13]

At the beginning of 2006, Numerex acquired the assets of Airdesk, Inc.[14]

In 2007, Numerex acquired the assets of Orbit One Communications, Inc..[15]

In October 2008, Numerex acquired Ublip.[16]

In February 2013, Numerex acquired AVIDwireless™.[17] In December 2013, Numerex acquired i3G under the i-Tank™ brand.[18]

In April 2014, Numerex acquired Omnilink Systems.[19]

In September 2015, Numerex announced their recent implementation of the mySHIELD solution, connected by Verizon. The company also announced the “LTE for the IoT” program with T-Mobile.[20]

Recognition

In 2014 and 2015, Numerex has been awarded Best Overall Platform platform by IoT Evolution,[21][22] as well as Best Security Platform by Compass Intelligence.[23][24]

In 2015, company was recognized by the Technology Association of Georgia as a Top 40 Innovative Technology Company.[25][26]

References

  1. ↑ "AT&T builds on Internet of Things offerings with cloud-based data store". Computerworld. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Numerex strengthens executive team with CMO, CRO positions". Telecompaper.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "iManage solution announced". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "IoT upgrade program announced". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "nxFAST™ Delivers Asset Management Solution for the Solid Waste Market". SupplyChainBrain.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Numerex and Omnilink come together to form a complete M2M value chain". M2M Now. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "Inside Numerex - Machine-to-Machine solutions drive Cobb company’s profits". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "Numerex Corp (NMRX) Names Marc Zionts as Chief Executive Officer". StreetInsider.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  9. ↑ "NumereX puts its spin on wireless technology". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  10. ↑ "Numerex Corp. Sees Alarm Protection As A Safe Bet In An Increasingly Security-conscious World, A Media Company Sees A Huge Sales Opportunity.". Philadelphia Media Network. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  11. ↑ "Numerex buys Cingular’s Cellemetry shares". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  12. ↑ "NUMEREX SELECTS CMG WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND SMS SERVICE OFFERING IN NORTH AMERICAN MARKET". Mobic.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  13. ↑ "Numerex sells messaging division to Wireless Services Corp.". RCR Wireless News. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  14. ↑ "M2M news: Numerex picks up Airdesk". RCR Wireless News. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  15. ↑ "Numerex Acquires Orbit One Communications". Satellite Today. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  16. ↑ "Ublip goes to Numerex for M2M". RCR Wireless News. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  17. ↑ "Numerex acquires AVIDwireless". Telecompaper.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  18. ↑ "Numerex provides new remote-monitoring tools to i3G". TelecomEngine.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  19. ↑ "Numerex acquires Omnilink Systems for $37.5M". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  20. ↑ "Numerex works with T-Mobile US to facilitate 2G to LTE migration". Telecom Tech News. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  21. ↑ "And the Winner Is … Numerex Nabs Prestigious IoT Evolution ‘Battle of the Platforms’ Award". TheNextMob.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  22. ↑ "Numerex Receives The Prestigious 2015 IoT Evolution "Battle Of The Platforms" Award". TheStreet.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  23. ↑ "Compass In The News". Compassintelligence.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  24. ↑ "Compass Intelligence lauds Numerex". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  25. ↑ "Technology Association of Georgia’s Top 40 for 2015". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  26. ↑ "TAG Names Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia". Technology Association of Georgia. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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