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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 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]

Collaborations

Collaborated with LogiSense to provide innovative products and service offerings and adapt to the explosive growth in the IoT/M2M ecosystem. [21]

Recognition

In 2014 and 2015, Numerex has been awarded Best Overall Platform platform by IoT Evolution,[22][23] as well as Best Security Platform by Compass Intelligence.[24][25]

In 2015, company was recognized by the Technology Association of Georgia as a Top 40 Innovative Technology Company.[26][27]

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. ^ "IoT ONE Case Study: Logisense - Creating an Agile Environment to Drive Growth in the IoT". Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  22. ^ "And the Winner Is … Numerex Nabs Prestigious IoT Evolution 'Battle of the Platforms' Award". TheNextMob.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  23. ^ "Numerex Receives The Prestigious 2015 IoT Evolution "Battle Of The Platforms" Award". TheStreet.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  24. ^ "Compass In The News". Compassintelligence.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  25. ^ "Compass Intelligence lauds Numerex". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  26. ^ "Technology Association of Georgia's Top 40 for 2015". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  27. ^ "TAG Names Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia". Technology Association of Georgia. Retrieved 22 October 2015.