OptConnect, a leader in the managed wireless connectivity industry, today announced that they have been named M2M Embedded Hardware Company of the Year by IoT Breakthrough Awards, the industry’s leading awards program exclusively dedicated to recognizing today’s most outstanding IoT companies, platforms, and products.
OptConnect’s recently launched Smart Embedded Modem™, ema, provides the first “Connectivity-as-a-Service” offering in the IoT industry. This innovative product positions OptConnect at the top of the IoT managed services market by delivering a seamless wireless experience to customers without the cost and difficulty of developing a low-level embedded wireless design. OptConnect ema™ allows customers to get to market faster, reduce costs, and increase the success rate of their IoT projects.
“We are excited and humbled to receive this award for the introduction of OptConnect ema™,” said Steve Garrett, Chief Product Officer at OptConnect. “It’s gratifying that the uniqueness of ema is resonating with so many in the IoT market. Not only is ema an end-user certified cellular modem, thus eliminating the need for custom hardware to be cellular-certified, it also includes robust in-modem software for reliability at the edge and a full suite of services for simplicity of business operations.”
The mission of the IoT Breakthrough Awards program is to recognize the innovators, leaders, and visionaries from around the globe in a range of IoT categories, including Connected Home and Home Automation, Industrial and Enterprise IoT, Smart City technology, Connected Car, and many more. This year’s program attracted more than 3,500 nominations from companies all over the world. All nominations were evaluated by an independent panel of experts within the IoT industry, with the winning products and companies selected based on a variety of criteria, including most innovative and technologically advanced products and services.
“We now see the IoT market-focused not just on growth, but on creating tangible value for consumers and businesses,” said James Johnson, Managing Director at IoT Breakthrough. “Our 2020 IoT Breakthrough Award winners deliver on that focus, providing true value with new and innovative technology.”
To view a full list of 2020 winners, visit https://iotbreakthrough.com/2020-winners/. For more information about OptConnect, please visit http://www.optconnect.com.
About IoT Breakthrough
IoT Breakthrough, part of the Tech Breakthrough Awards organization, is devoted to honoring excellence in Internet-of-Things technologies, services, companies, and products. The IoT Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of IoT companies and products For more information, visit IoTBreakthrough.com.
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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