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==History==
==History==
After investing in Zero Gravity Wireless, a Canadian technology company building an advanced mobile email service for the [[Palm Treo]], Chris Scatliff and Alex Brisbourne refocused the company's assets on the M2M market.<ref name=KOREBoard>{{cite web|url=http://www.koretelematics.com/about-kore/board-of-directors.html|title=Board of Directors|publisher=KORE Telematics|accessdate=January 24, 2014}}</ref> Needing a middle provider between carrier and application provider, they founded KORE Wireless Inc., which took over Zero Gravity Wireless in May 2003.<ref name=KOREBoard/> KORE commenced operations in late 2003, initially providing services as an [[Mobile Virtual Network Operator|Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)]] via Microcell.<ref name=KOREBoard/>


Following the acquisition of Microcell by [[Rogers Wireless]], expanded its wholesale agreement to provide the largest M2M and MVNO footprint in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fasken.com/experience/detail.aspx?experience=1361 |title=Rogers Wireless acquires Microcell Telecommunications for $1.5 billion &#124; Deals & Cases &#124; Fasken Martineau |publisher=Fasken.com |date=2004-11-08 |accessdate=2013-10-10}}</ref>
In 2004, the company signed an agreement with [[Sony Ericsson]] to provide aggregated GSM and GPRS airtime services,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koretelematics.com/press-room/20051025-WIRELESS-DAILY-NEWS-MONDAY-OCTOBER-24TH-2004-REPORTING-FROM-CTIA.html|title=KORE WIRELESS PROVIDES RAPID APPROVALS SYSTEM FOR SONY ERICSSON M2M DEVICE MODULES|publisher=WIRELESS DAILY NEWS|date=October 24, 2004|accessdate=January 24, 2014}}</ref> and in 2005 signed a long-term agreement with [[AT&T Wireless]] to deliver M2M services.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koretelematics.com/press-room/20060405-KORE-Wireless-Announces-Immediate-Availability-Of-Cingular-Wireless-GPRSEDGE-Data-Access-Services-To-M2M-Developers.html|title=KORE Wireless Announces Immediate Availability Of Cingular Wireless GPRS/EDGE Data Access Services To M2M Developers|publisher=Wireless Daily News|date=April 5, 2006|accessdate=January 24, 2014}}</ref> KORE released PRISM in 2006, a real-time 24/7 services gateway for provisioning, management and control of wholesale GSM/GPRS across its MVNO network, which included detailed [[Zip Code]] information.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koretelematics.com/press-room/20060405-KORE-Wireless-releases-Version-3-of-PRISM-its-unique-wireless-services-control-platform-for-wholesale-GSM-service-delivery.html|title=KORE Wireless releases Version 3.0 of PRISM™|publisher=Wireless Daily News|date=April 5, 2006|accessdate=January 24, 2014}}</ref> In the same year KORE Wireless became the first MVNO to attain full member status in the [[PCS|PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB)]]{{disambiguation needed|date=April 2014}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koretelematics.com/press-room/20060606-KORE-Wireless-Becomes-First-Virtual-Network-Operator-To-Achieve-Full-Member-Status-On-Major-GSM-Industry-Technical-Board.html|title=KORE Wireless Becomes First Virtual Network Operator To Achieve Full Member Status On Major GSM Industry Technical Board|publisher=Wireless Daily News|date=June 6, 2006|accessdate=January 24, 2014}}</ref> and following the acquisition of Microcell by [[Rogers Wireless]], expanded its wholesale agreement to provide the largest M2M and MVNO footprint in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fasken.com/experience/detail.aspx?experience=1361 |title=Rogers Wireless acquires Microcell Telecommunications for $1.5 billion &#124; Deals & Cases &#124; Fasken Martineau |publisher=Fasken.com |date=2004-11-08 |accessdate=2013-10-10}}</ref>


In 2007, KORE introduced m2mSecureLink, designed for ultra-low use and telemetry applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koretelematics.com/press-room/20070108-KORE-Telematics-introduces-m2mSecureLink.html|title=KORE Telematics introduces m2mSecureLink –digital GSM data services for low-use applications|publisher=Wireless Daily News|date=January 8, 2007|accessdate=January 24, 2014}}</ref>
Wireless Matrix Corp selected KORE to provide the platform for fleet management across North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.m2mevolution.com/viewette.aspx?u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.m2mevolution.com%2ftopics%2fm2mevolution%2farticles%2f66436-kore-telematics-enables-real-time-management-cdma-gsm.htm |title=M2M Evolution |publisher=M2M Evolution |date= |accessdate=January 24, 2014}}</ref>

In September 2008, KORE, Maingate AB, Mach Communications and Vianet launched the m2m Global Alliance to provide a seamless global M2M platform for North American-based ASP's.<ref>{{cite web|author=Latest update: August 29, 2013 |url=http://maingatesolutions.com/news/press-release-global-alliance/ |title=Press release Global Alliance — Maingate - What you need to know, right now |publisher=Maingatesolutions.com |date=2008-09-15 |accessdate=2013-10-10}}</ref> Wireless Matrix Corp selected KORE to provide the platform for fleet management across North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.m2mevolution.com/viewette.aspx?u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.m2mevolution.com%2ftopics%2fm2mevolution%2farticles%2f66436-kore-telematics-enables-real-time-management-cdma-gsm.htm |title=M2M Evolution |publisher=M2M Evolution |date= |accessdate=January 24, 2014}}</ref>


In 2010 Geotab selected the KORE to enable it to expand its European fleet management products.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/geotab-selects-kore-telematics-network-for-m2m--763523 |title=Geotab selects Kore Telematics' network for M2M |publisher=Telecompaper |date= |accessdate=2013-10-10}}</ref> KORE signed an agreement with both [[Vodafone]] and [[Iridium Communications]] to expand its MVNO M2M service to more than 180 countries in March 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/st/stbriefs/Kore-Telematics-Launches-Iridium-Vodafone-Supported-M2M-Wireless-Service_36429.html|title=Kore Telematics Launches Iridium, Vodafone-Supported M2M Wireless Service|author=Jeffrey Hill|publisher=Satellite Today|date=March 23, 2011|accessdate=January 21, 2014}}</ref> In December 2011, the company won its first Connected World magazine "Gold Value Chain Award" for provision of its MedApps remote health monitoring solution to Meridian Health.<ref name=M2M299219/>
In 2010 Geotab selected the KORE to enable it to expand its European fleet management products.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/geotab-selects-kore-telematics-network-for-m2m--763523 |title=Geotab selects Kore Telematics' network for M2M |publisher=Telecompaper |date= |accessdate=2013-10-10}}</ref> KORE signed an agreement with both [[Vodafone]] and [[Iridium Communications]] to expand its MVNO M2M service to more than 180 countries in March 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/st/stbriefs/Kore-Telematics-Launches-Iridium-Vodafone-Supported-M2M-Wireless-Service_36429.html|title=Kore Telematics Launches Iridium, Vodafone-Supported M2M Wireless Service|author=Jeffrey Hill|publisher=Satellite Today|date=March 23, 2011|accessdate=January 21, 2014}}</ref> In December 2011, the company won its first Connected World magazine "Gold Value Chain Award" for provision of its MedApps remote health monitoring solution to Meridian Health.<ref name=M2M299219/>
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In November 2014, KORE announced that [[ABRY Partners]] would invest in KORE and simultaneously announced that KORE would acquire a competing M2M MVNO, [[RacoWireless]].<ref name="Analysys Mason"/>
In November 2014, KORE announced that [[ABRY Partners]] would invest in KORE and simultaneously announced that KORE would acquire a competing M2M MVNO, [[RacoWireless]].<ref name="Analysys Mason"/>

In March 2016, KORE announced the acquisition of [[Wyless Group Holdings]].<ref>http://www.wyless.com/kore-wireless-group-to-acquire-wyless-group-holdings/</ref>


==Services==
==Services==

Revision as of 07:04, 5 April 2016

KORE Wireless Group Inc.
Company typePrivate company
IndustryTelecommunications
FoundedMay 1, 2003 (2003-05-01)[1]
FounderChris Scatliff
Headquarters
Alpharetta, Georgia
,
United States
Number of locations
Alpharetta, GA; Blue Ash, OH; Naples, FL; Toronto, ON; Winnipeg, MB; Kensington, Victoria; Singapore
Key people
Terence Jarman (Chairman)
Richard Burston (Vice Chairman)
Alex Brisbourne (CEO)
ProductsPRiSMPro; Position Logic
ServicesIoT and M2M Connectivity Solutions; Location-Based Services (LBS); GPS Tracking Solutions
Number of employees
200+
DivisionsKORE Telematics
KORE Wireless Pty
KORE Wireless Canada
Position Logic
WebsiteKORETelematics.com

KORE Wireless Group is a wireless network data provider headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.[2]

In November 2014, KORE announced that ABRY Partners would invest in KORE and simultaneously announced that KORE would acquire a competing M2M Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), RacoWireless.[3]

History

Following the acquisition of Microcell by Rogers Wireless, expanded its wholesale agreement to provide the largest M2M and MVNO footprint in Canada.[4]

Wireless Matrix Corp selected KORE to provide the platform for fleet management across North America.[5]

In 2010 Geotab selected the KORE to enable it to expand its European fleet management products.[6] KORE signed an agreement with both Vodafone and Iridium Communications to expand its MVNO M2M service to more than 180 countries in March 2011.[7] In December 2011, the company won its first Connected World magazine "Gold Value Chain Award" for provision of its MedApps remote health monitoring solution to Meridian Health.[8]

After launching M2M consulting company KORE Systems, the company then acquired all assets of nPhase from Verizon Wireless.[citation needed] The company expanded and integrated its MVNO platform into Asia through an agreement with Optus Wholesale.[9]

The company again extended its M2M platform in 2013, through agreement with EE (Everything Everywhere) (covering the network assets of Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom and TeliaSonera in Europe, Africa and the Middle East), all of which were fully integrated into KORE PRiSMPro.[10] In May 2013, KORE became a founding member of the International M2M Council, with KORE's COO Alex Brisbourne joining the Council's Board of Governors.[11] In November 2013, Inmarsat appointed KORE as its M2M distribution partner,[12]

In March 2014, KORE acquired Raleigh, NC-based Jazz Wireless Data to further enhance its service portfolio and support customers with additional options for 2G coverage.[13][14]

In November 2014, KORE announced that ABRY Partners would invest in KORE and simultaneously announced that KORE would acquire a competing M2M MVNO, RacoWireless.[3]

Services

KORE's original growth and still core market is associated with asset or fleet management, such as tracking delivery drivers and high value equipment.[15][16] The company expanded from its North American base by following these categories to expand internationally, to enable customers to overcome carrier and frequency differences.[15]

The current growth sectors are in medical devices,[15]

Awards and recognition

  • 2007: Network World magazine "Top Nine Wireless Companies to Watch";[17] Connected World magazine "Top 100 M2M Companies";[18] M2M magazine "Silver Value Chain Award".[19]
  • 2008: Red Herring "100 North America".[20]
  • 2008-2011: M2M magazine "Top M2M Company".[18]
  • 2010: M2M Evolution "Product of the Year".[21]
  • 2011: Connected World magazine "Gold Value Chain Award".[8]
  • 2011-2012: Mobiletrax "Mobility Award".[22][23]
  • 2012: M2M Evolution "Best Platform for Service Providers";[24] Connected World magazine "Top 100",[25] and two "Silver Value Chain Awards".[26]
  • 2013: Connected World magazine "Top 100",[27] and three "Gold Value Chain Awards".[28]
  • 2014: Compass Intelligence "A-List Award",[29]
  • 2014: Connected World magazine "Gold Value Chain Award".[30]
  • 2015: KORE Honored with M2M Evolution IoT Excellence Award[31]
  • 2015: KORE Honored with Light Reading 2015 Leading Lights Award [32]
  • 2015: KORE Receives 2015 IoT Evolution Expo Battle of the Platforms Award [33]

References

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference KOREBoard was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "KORE Telematics, Inc.: Private Company Information - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  3. ^ a b "KORE WIRELESS GROUP'S ACQUISITION OF RACOWIRELESS IS A SIGN THAT M2M MVNOS WILL CONTINUE TO CONSOLIDATE". Analysys Mason. 2014-11-18. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  4. ^ "Rogers Wireless acquires Microcell Telecommunications for $1.5 billion | Deals & Cases | Fasken Martineau". Fasken.com. 2004-11-08. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  5. ^ "M2M Evolution". M2M Evolution. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  6. ^ "Geotab selects Kore Telematics' network for M2M". Telecompaper. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  7. ^ Jeffrey Hill (March 23, 2011). "Kore Telematics Launches Iridium, Vodafone-Supported M2M Wireless Service". Satellite Today. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  8. ^ a b "The 2011 M2M Evolution Product of the Year Awards Winners Announced". M2mevolution.com. 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  9. ^ "Kore Wireless Group Partners with Optus". M2mevolution.com. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  10. ^ "KORE Partners with EE to Expand Reach of Global M2M Services | M2M World News | Machine to Machine News". M2mworldnews.com. 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  11. ^ Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:20am (2013-05-21). "New Association Promotes Business Case for M2M". Wirelessweek.com. Retrieved 2013-10-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Inmarsat + KORE—Telematics Tie-In (M2M)". Satnews Daily. November 13, 2013. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  13. ^ Wed, 03/05/2014 (2014-03-05). "Wireless Week". Wireless Week. Retrieved March 14, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ Monday, 03/10/2014 (2014-03-10). "Fierce Enterprise Communication". Fierce Enterprise Communication. Retrieved March 14, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ a b c Stacey Higginbotham (September 19, 2012). "For Kore Telematics money and medicine are key to M2M growth". gigaom.com. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  16. ^ Anamika Singh (October 7, 2009). "SkyBitz Partners with KORE Telematics for Cellular-Based GPS Tracking Options". M2M Evolution. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  17. ^ "Nine wireless network companies to watch". Networkworld.com. 2007-09-06. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  18. ^ a b "Connected World magazine | M2M Magazine Names the M2M 100 for 2010". Connectedworldmag.com. 2009-12-01. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  19. ^ "Constructech magazine | Resources | Press Releases | Press Release". Constructech.com. 2007-06-21. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  20. ^ "Red Herring 100 North America". Herringresearch.com. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  21. ^ "The 2010 M2M Evolution Product of the Year Awards Winners". M2mevolution.com. 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  22. ^ "2011 Mobility Awards". MobileTrax. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  23. ^ "2012 Mobility Awards". MobileTrax. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  24. ^ "M2M Evolution Battle of the Platforms Winners Announced". M2mevolution.com. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  25. ^ "Connected World's listing of the top 100 innovative companies". Connectedworldmag.com. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  26. ^ "Connected World magazine | Connected World Magazine Honors Winners at Annual Awards Gala". Connectedworldmag.com. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  27. ^ "Connected World's listing of the top 100 innovative companies". Connectedworldmag.com. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  28. ^ "Connected World magazine | Connected World Magazine Honors Award Winners at Annual Gala". Connectedworldmag.com. 2013-06-13. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  29. ^ "Compass Intelligence Announces Winners of the 2014 Mobility Awards in Wireless, M2M, and Green Technology". CompassIntelligence.com. 2014-01-08. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
  30. ^ "2014 Connected World Magazine Connected World and ConnectED Award Winners Deliver a Stunning Range of Solutions Connecting All Aspects of Personal and Professional Life". digitaljournal.com. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
  31. ^ http://www.iotevolutionworld.com/newsroom/articles/396091-winners-the-2014-m2m-evolution-iot-excellence-award.htm
  32. ^ http://www.lightreading.com/ethernet-ip/ethernet-services/leading-lights-awards-2015-the-winners/d/d-id/716165
  33. ^ http://www.iotevolutionworld.com/newsroom/articles/408607-kore-receives-2015-iot-evolution-expo-battle-the.htm
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