Numerex
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Numerex Corp. (formerly NASDAQ:NMRX) is an American provider of managed machine-to-machine (M2M){{cite web |date=5 January 2015 |title=AT&T builds on Internet of Things offerings with cloud-based data store |url=http://www.computerworld.com/article/2864069/att-builds-on-internet-of-things-offerings-with-cloud-based-data-store.html |accessdate=22 October 2015 |publisher=Computerworld}} The company offers end-to-end services including devices, network connectivity, and applications for asset tracking, remote monitoring, and industrial automation. Founded in 1992, Numerex became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sierra Wireless NASDAQ:(SWIR) in 2017.[https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Sierra+Wireless+%28SWIR%29+to+Acquire+Numerex+Corp.+%28NMRX%29+in+%24107M+Deal/13161175.html "Sierra Wireless (SWIR) to Acquire Numerex Corp. (NMRX) in $107M Deal,"] August 2, 2017, Street Insider, retrieved 2018-10-17[https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/12/06/1234275/0/en/Numerex-Corp-Announces-Shareholder-Approval-of-Merger-Agreement.html "Numerex Corp_ Announces Shareholder Approval of Merger Agreement,"] December 06, 2017, Globe Newswire, retrieved 2018-10-17Symington, Steve (investor in Sierra Wireless) [https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/12/30/why-sierra-wireless-inc-stock-fell-118-in-december.aspx "Why Sierra Wireless, Inc. Stock Fell 11.8% in December,"] December 30, 2017, The Motley Fool, retrieved 2018-10-17[https://www.sierrawireless.com/company/newsroom/pressreleases/2017/12/sierra_wireless_inc_completes_acquisition_of_numerex_corp/ press release: "Sierra Wireless, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Numerex Corp,"] December 07, 2017, Sierra Wireless, Inc., (also [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sierra-wireless-inc-completes-acquisition-153100309.html same article ] at Yahoo Finance Business Wire retrieved 2018-10-17{{cite web |title=Numerex strengthens executive team with CMO, CRO positions |url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/numerex-strengthens-executive-teamwith-cmo-cro-positions--1107537 |accessdate=22 October 2015 |publisher=Telecompaper.com}}{{cite web |title=iManage solution announced |url=http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26918035/article-iManage-solution-announced?instance=special%20_coverage_right_column |accessdate=22 October 2015 |publisher=Marietta Daily Journal}}{{cite web |title=IoT upgrade program announced |url=http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26887865/article-IoT-upgrade-program-announced?instance=secondary_story_bullets_left_column |accessdate=22 October 2015 |publisher=Marietta Daily Journal}}{{cite web |title=nxFAST™ Delivers Asset Management Solution for the Solid Waste Market |url=http://www.supplychainbrain.com/content/nc/case-single-article/article/nxfast-delivers-asset-management-solution-for-the-solid-waste-market/ |accessdate=22 October 2015 |publisher=SupplyChainBrain.com}}
History
Numerex was founded in 1992{{cite web|title=Numerex and Omnilink come together to form a complete M2M value chain|work=M2M Now - News and expert opinions on the M2M industry, machine to machine magazine |date=25 August 2014 |url=http://www.m2mnow.biz/2014/08/25/24104-numerex-omnilink-come-together-form-complete-m2m-value-chain/|publisher=M2M Now|accessdate=22 October 2015}} and was first publicly traded in March 1994.{{cite web|title=Inside Numerex - Machine-to-Machine solutions drive Cobb company's profits|url=http://mdjonline.com/bookmark/25861487-Inside-Numerex-Machine-to-Machine-solutions-drive-Cobb-company-s-profits|publisher=Marietta Daily Journal|accessdate=22 October 2015}} On September 1, 2015 Marc Zionts was appointed as CEO and President of this company.{{cite web|title=Numerex Corp (NMRX) Names Marc Zionts as Chief Executive Officer|url=http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Comments/Numerex+Corp+(NMRX)+Names+Marc+Zionts+as+Chief+Executive+Officer/10804137.html|publisher=StreetInsider.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
In May 1998, Cellemetrry LLC was formed between Numerex Corp., BellSouth Corporation and BellSouth Wireless,{{cite web|title=NumereX puts its spin on wireless technology|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/1998/09/28/focus2.html|publisher=Bizjournals.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}} This was a joint venture between Numerex and Cingular. In November 1999, Numerex sold the wireline business to British Telecommunications PLC ("BT").{{cite web|title=Numerex Corp. Sees Alarm Protection As A Safe Bet In An Increasingly Security-conscious World, A Media Company Sees A Huge Sales Opportunity.|url=http://articles.philly.com/1995-05-16/business/25675075_1_numerex-corp-alarm-system-phone-companies|publisher=Philadelphia Media Network|accessdate=22 October 2015}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} On March 28, 2003, Numerex acquired Cingular's interest in Cellemetry LLC.{{cite web|title=Numerex buys Cingular's Cellemetry shares|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2003/03/31/daily10.html|publisher=Bizjournals.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
During this period, Numerex developed a Short Message Service Center (SMSC)-operated service bureau,{{cite web|title=NUMEREX SELECTS CMG WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND SMS SERVICE OFFERING IN NORTH AMERICAN MARKET|url=http://www.mobic.com/oldnews/2001/09/numerex_selects_cmg_wireless_dat.htm|publisher=Mobic.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}} "Data1Source", providing SMS-related services to tier 2 and 3 carriers throughout the US. Data1Source was later sold.{{cite web|title=Numerex sells messaging division to Wireless Services Corp.|date=30 November 1999 |url=http://www.rcrwireless.com/20030922/archived-articles/numerex-sells-messaging-division-to-wireless-services-corp|publisher=RCR Wireless News|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
At the beginning of 2006, Numerex acquired the assets of Airdesk, Inc.{{cite web|title=M2M news: Numerex picks up Airdesk|date=30 November 1999 |url=http://www.rcrwireless.com/20060105/archived-articles/m2m-news-numerex-picks-up-airdesk|publisher=RCR Wireless News|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
In 2007, Numerex acquired the assets of Orbit One Communications, Inc..{{cite web|title=Numerex Acquires Orbit One Communications|date=6 August 2007 |url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/regional/north-america/2007/08/06/numerex-acquires-orbit-one-communications/|publisher=Satellite Today|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
In October 2008, Numerex acquired Ublip.{{cite web|title=Ublip goes to Numerex for M2M|date=30 November 1999 |url=http://www.rcrwireless.com/20081010/wireless/ublip-goes-to-numerex-for-m2m|publisher=RCR Wireless News|accessdate=22 October 2015}} Ublip's platform enabled rapid development of web-based, device- and OS-independent M2M applications. The acquisition added middleware and virtual-hosting capabilities to Numerex's infrastructure.
In February 2013, Numerex acquired AVIDwireless™.{{cite web|title=Numerex acquires AVIDwireless|url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/numerex-acquires-avidwireless--926489|publisher=Telecompaper.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}} In December 2013, it acquired i3G under the i-Tank™ brand.{{cite web|title=Numerex provides new remote-monitoring tools to i3G|url=http://www.telecomengine.com/node/87212|publisher=TelecomEngine.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
In April 2014, Numerex acquired Omnilink Systems.{{cite web|title=Numerex acquires Omnilink Systems for $37.5M|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/business/numerex-acquires-omnilink-systems-for-375m/nfkSD/|publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
In March 2015, Numerex launched SmartGuide, an economical, unlimited satellite-based global tracking solution featuring the SX1 device and a 32-satellite Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. It delivers location and status updates as frequently as every five minutes, and the SX1 device meets environmental standards, including HERO certification (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance).{{Cite web |date=March 23, 2015 |title=Numerex launches SmartGuide |url=https://www.iot-now.com/2015/03/23/31277-numerex-launches-smartguide-a-satellite-based-global-tracking-solution/ |url-status=live |access-date=June 26, 2025 |website=IOT Now}}
In September 2015, the company announced their recent implementation of the mySHIELD solution, connected by Verizon. The company also announced the "LTE for the IoT" program with T-Mobile.{{cite web|title=Numerex works with T-Mobile US to facilitate 2G to LTE migration|date=15 September 2015 |url=http://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/2015/sep/15/numerex-works-t-mobile-us-facilitate-2g-lte-migration/|publisher=Telecom Tech News|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
In December, 2017, Numerex was acquired by Sierra Wireless, Inc., a prominent provider of comparable services, in a deal estimated at US$107 million, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Sierra.
Recognition
In 2014 and 2015, Numerex was awarded Best Overall Platform by IoT Evolution,{{cite web|title=And the Winner Is … Numerex Nabs Prestigious IoT Evolution 'Battle of the Platforms' Award|url=http://thenextmob.com/2015/09/09/and-the-winner-is-numerex-nabs-prestigious-iot-evolution-battle-of-the-platforms-award/|publisher=TheNextMob.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}}{{cite web|title=Numerex Receives The Prestigious 2015 IoT Evolution "Battle Of The Platforms" Award|url=http://www.thestreet.com/story/13272329/1/numerex-receives-the-prestigious-2015-iot-evolution-battle-of-the-platforms-award.html|publisher=TheStreet.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}} as well as Best Security Platform by Compass Intelligence.{{cite web|title=Compass In The News|url=http://www.compassintelligence.com/?q=compass-news|publisher=Compassintelligence.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}}{{cite web|title=Compass Intelligence lauds Numerex|url=http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26379401/article-Compass-Intelligence-lauds-Numerex?|publisher=Marietta Daily Journal|accessdate=22 October 2015}}
In 2015, it was recognized by the Technology Association of Georgia as a Top 40 Innovative Technology Company.{{cite web|title=Technology Association of Georgia's Top 40 for 2015|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/atlantech/2015/03/technology-association-of-georgia-s-top-40-for.html|publisher=Bizjournals.com|accessdate=22 October 2015}}{{cite web|title=TAG Names Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia|url=http://www.tagonline.org/news-press/tag-names-top-40-innovative-technology-companies-in-georgia-2/|publisher=Technology Association of Georgia|accessdate=22 October 2015}}