From ATMs to the Internet of Every Thing
Back in 2007, OptConnect began as a simple solution under the Grant Victor family of companies: using cellular routers to connect ATMs to the internet. It quickly became apparent that cellular technology would give other markets besides ATMs an ‘option to connect.’ With that, OptConnect LLC was established in 2009.
Over the years, we engineered multiple cellular technologies and continued to grow. With the strategic acquisition of Premier Wireless Solutions (PWS) in 2021 and the acquisitions of M2MDataGlobal and Capestone in 2024, OptConnect has solidified its global presence and commitment to delivering cutting-edge wireless connectivity solutions. Today, we manage more than 1 million lines and thousands of customers.
Through it all, we’ve remained passionate about simplifying the design, deployment, and management of cellular connectivity solutions for our customers — so they can realize maximum benefit from their IoT and business initiatives.
Whatever Your Thing, We Keep It Connected.™
2007
GrantVictor (previous parent company to OptConnect) investigates alternatives to POTs lines for ATMs
2009
OptConnect is officially founded!
Initial carrier partnership with Verizon
Launch of Connect ERP – Highly customized connectivity ERP and CRM system
2011
Launch of the OptConnect Portal – our first customer-facing connectivity management platform
2012
Launch of HeadsUp – best-in-class connectivity monitoring & support platform
2014
Expansion into more markets and verticals outside of ATMs
2015
Launch of the original neo device – our first proprietary OptConnect hardware
Launch of Summit – our next-generation connectivity management platform
Launch of Midway – innovative data-routing middleware
Launch of Playgen – proprietary deployment software engine
2016
Official carrier relationship with AT&T
2017
Custom-built carrier network integrations (Carrier APIs)
2018
Strategic partnership with Graham Partners
2019
Launch of OptConnect ema™ – the first smart embedded modem
2020
Launch of OptConnect neo2 – 2x as fast and 2x the connectivity power as the original neo
2021
New global headquarters established in Utah in the Silicon Slopes
2022
Acquisition of Premier Wireless Solutions – expanding semi-managed hardware & connectivity solutions
Launch of Summit 3.0 Portal – all new platform for device portfolio management
2023
Launch of the dura series – ruggedized routers for extreme environments
Launch of ema:USB – the world’s first smart USB modem for IoT applications
2024
Acquisition of M2M DataGlobal – expansion into Latin America
Acquisition of Capestone – expansion across Europe
Launch of the aware series – intelligent, real-time environmental monitoring
Surpassed the 1 million mark for connected lines
2025
Recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Best Workplace
Recognized on Inc. 5000 list for 7 straight years
7X Best Company to Work For by Utah Business Magazine
Recognized on Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces List
7X in a row on the Inc. 5000 list.
#3098 in 2024
#41 on the 2024 Utah Business Fast 50 list
President & CEO
Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Experience Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Innovation Officer
SVP of Strategic Partnerships
Senior Vice President of Sales
SVP Engineering
In 2024, M2M DataGlobal (Latin America) and Capestone (Europe) joined the OptConnect family, helping us connect the world through collaboration, expertise, and innovation.
Together as one global team, we continue to simplify IoT connectivity anywhere you need it, at scale.
