OptConnect, a longtime leader in managed wireless services, today announced that OptConnect ema™ has been named the 2019 IoT Evolution Product of the Year from IoT Evolution World, a leading website covering IoT technologies. OptConnect ema™ is a fully certified LTE Category 4 Smart Embedded Modem™ with onboard intelligence, embedded firmware, and software, paired with OptConnect’s industry-leading suite of managed services. In July, ema was recognized as Innovative Product of the Year by the Best of Sensors Awards. This IoT Evolution Award marks the product’s second award since its launch at IoT World in May.
“We are so happy to see ema’s momentum and how is it has continued to catapult it to the forefront of IoT Innovation,” said Steve Garrett, Chief Product Officer of OptConnect. “It’s a great recognition of the effort by our engineering teams who have created the first tiny, autonomously intelligent end-user certified LTE cellular modem that can be embedded directly onto a customer’s circuit boards to give instant access to OptConnect’s IoT Connectivity as a Service.”
The IoT Evolution award honors the best and most innovative products and solutions powering the Internet of Things. Nominated solutions must have been available for deployment within the past twelve months as judged by the editors of IoT Evolution World magazine.
“The products selected for the IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award reflect the diverse range of innovation driving the multi-billion-dollar IoT market today. It is my honor to congratulate OptConnect for their innovative work and superior contribution to the rapidly evolving IoT industry,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC, a co-publisher of IoT Evolution.
Winners were revealed on IoT Evolution’s website on Monday, August 5th and will be featured on the IoT Evolution World website.
For the full list of winners, please click here.
For more information about OptConnect, please visit http://www.optconnect.com.
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About OptConnect
Established in 2009, OptConnect has rapidly emerged as a premier provider of IoT connectivity solutions, serving diverse sectors including ATMs, vending machines, smart safes, digital signage, security assets and irrigation systems. With the strategic acquisition of Premier Wireless Solutions (PWS) in 2021 and the recent add-on addition of M2MDataGlobal in 2024, OptConnect has solidified its global presence and commitment to delivering cutting-edge wireless connectivity solutions. Our mission remains focused on helping customers design, deploy, and manage their IoT initiatives.
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