OptConnect, a leader in the managed wireless connectivity industry, today announced that OptConnect ema™ has been recognized by Connected World as a winner of the 2020 IoT Innovations award. The Connected World IoT Innovations Award recognizes out-of-the-box thinking for products, solutions, and platforms that are transformative through the use of IoT.
“We are so happy to see ema’s momentum and how 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.”
OptConnect ema™ is a fully certified LTE Category 4 modem with onboard intelligence, embedded firmware, and software paired with OptConnect’s industry-leading suite of managed services. Since ema’s launch in May of 2019, the Smart Embedded Modem™ has already acquired two different IoT Product of the Year awards in addition to this recognition from Connected World.
Each year, technology companies submit nominations and the editorial advisory board of judges at Connected World evaluate the most transformative innovations to hit the market. They look at what makes the technology unique, what type of solution the product is, how the company worked with others on the innovation, and more. The judges also consult with outside industry experts and do follow up with the candidates throughout the research process.
“We need innovation now more than ever,” says Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Connected World and president Specialty Publishing Media. “The 2020 Connected World IoT Innovations identify the best tech for today’s market and help to move the needle forward.”
An in-depth article on the winners is now available at connectedworld.com. For more information on OptConnect ema, please visit https://optconnect.com/products/ema/.
About Connected World Magazine
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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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