KAYSVILLE, Utah – August 20, 2025 –OptConnect, a leader in fully managed wireless connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that its ema:USB product has been named a winner of the 2025 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award by TMC and its partner Crossfire Media.
This prestigious award recognizes the most innovative products, services, and platforms that are driving IoT forward. Winners were carefully selected by the editors of IoT Evolution World magazine from a field of solutions launched or significantly enhanced in the past year — including those that are available today and already transforming industries.
OptConnect ema:USB is a plug-and-play connectivity solution designed to simplify and accelerate IoT deployments. As a fully certified end-user modem, the ema:USB allows IoT devices to be connected instantly without carrier certification of a customer’s equipment, complicated setups, or IT involvement. With its proprietary monitoring, failover, and management features, ema:USB delivers reliable cellular connectivity in a compact, flexible form factor — making it ideal for digital signage, kiosks, ATMs, healthcare monitoring, and other mission-critical applications.
“We’re honored to see ema:USB recognized as one of the standout products in IoT this year,” said Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect. “Our mission has always been to make connectivity simple, reliable, and scalable for our customers. Our ema:USB does exactly that. It takes the complexity out of cellular IoT deployments and ensures customers that their devices will stay connected — no matter what.”
The 2025 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Awards spotlight industry leaders who are enabling smarter operations, creating new efficiencies, and redefining the possibilities of a connected world.
“For years, the IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award has celebrated the innovators setting the pace in this rapidly expanding market,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC. “OptConnect is not just participating in the IoT revolution — they’re leading it with products like ema:USB that remove barriers and accelerate adoption.”
About OptConnect
Since its beginnings in 2009, OptConnect has emerged as a leading global provider of cellular IoT connectivity services for security equipment, ATMs, wireless kiosks, micro markets, smart safes, digital signage, parking and mobility, irrigation systems, and many other M2M applications. Many thousands of customers across the world rely on OptConnect for its ‘easy button’ approach, plug-and-play hardware, managed services, and world-class customer care. For more information, visit www.optconnect.com.
About Crossfire Media
Crossfire Media is an integrated marketing company with a core focus on future trends in technology. Partnering with TMC, Crossfire Media produces events and websites related to disruptive technologies, including IoT, 5G, and AI. Crossfire Media is a division of Crossfire Consulting, an IT services company based in New York. Learn more at www.crossfiremedia.com.
About TMC
TMC is a global media company that helps clients build communities through digital, in-person, and hybrid marketing solutions. For more than 20 years, TMC has recognized technology leaders through its prestigious award programs, while providing buyers with insights to make informed technology decisions. Learn more at www.tmcnet.com.
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OptConnect – Kevin Dalton
Chief Experience Officer
kevin.dalton@optconnect.com
(801) 415-9690
