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OptConnect, an industry leader in managed wireless solutions, announced today its inclusion in the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. This marks the eighth consecutive year since 2018 that the company has achieved this accolade for performance, rapid growth, and continued success expanding its global footprint in the IoT sector.
OptConnect, a longtime leader in managed wireless services, announced today it has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces list, honoring companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses.
Retail is rapidly embracing automation, from self-checkouts to smart vending machines, to meet consumer demands for speed and convenience. While 84% of shoppers prefer self-service kiosks, the success of these solutions hinges on one critical element: reliable connectivity. Without it, transactions can fail, inventory data may lag, and customer experiences could be impacted—making stable, real-time connectivity essential for today's automated retail environments.
"We caught up with Wayne Vandekraak, SVP of Strategic Partnerships at OptConnect, to hear more about how the IoT – combined with real-time data analytics and AI – is reducing waste, improving operational efficiency, and helping retailers to achieve sustainability targets."
In this episode, we talk with Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect, about the evolving IoT landscape and the strategies driving enterprise adoption. Our conversation explores key growth drivers in IoT, the challenges of scaling connectivity, and the technologies poised to redefine the industry, including Edge AI and the promise of 6G.
Next Era, founded in 2008 is Headquartered in Plassay, France and focused on supporting mission critical and business critical partners and customers with best-in-class devices, accessories and solutions for the public safety, industrial, security, utility, transport and services segments.
As the aging population continues to grow – projected to be more than 20% of the U.S. by 2030 – remote patient monitoring is becoming an increasingly important healthcare option. A recent industry report shows more than 60 million people in the U.S. will have used remote patient monitoring in 2024.
OptConnect, a leader in managed wireless services,
today announced it has acquired Netherlands-based Capestone, a provider of 4G and 5G IoT
solutions across Europe. Capestone follows the acquisition of Premier Wireless Solutions and
M2M DataGlobal, which were completed in November 2021 and January 2024, respectively.
Together these businesses create a premier global managed wireless connectivity platform of
scale, capable of supporting customers across multiple industries and solution needs around the
world.
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Chris Baird, President and CEO of OptConnect, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss what it takes to provide a global IoT connectivity solution. The conversation covers the role of managed services in simplifying complex deployments, acquisitions and consolidation in IoT, the challenges and benefits of global expansion, global IoT connectivity in different regions, supply chain management, satellite connectivity, 4G and 5G, and innovation in IoT.
Publication: IoT For All
Over the last decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has swiftly become a transformative force across numerous sectors of the global economy. For many industries – from manufacturing and healthcare to agriculture and advertising technology – IoT is no longer just a buzzword. It’s essential.
Publication: IoT For All
Over the last decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has swiftly become a transformative force across numerous sectors of the global economy. For many industries – from manufacturing and healthcare to agriculture and advertising technology – IoT is no longer just a buzzword. It’s essential.
Publication: IoT Business News
Over the last decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has swiftly become a transformative force across numerous sectors of the global economy. For many industries – from manufacturing and healthcare to agriculture and advertising technology – IoT is no longer just a buzzword. It’s essential.
Publication: IoT World Today
The number of connected devices in the IoT industry is on an incline – no doubt about it. According to Statista, there will be 32.1 billion IoT devices in 2030. This marks one major trend that Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect, told IoT Insider he saw shaping the industry in an exclusive interview about major trends.
Publication: IoT Insider
As the agricultural sector faces increasing pressure to optimize resources and enhance sustainability, the adoption of IoT-driven smart irrigation systems has emerged as an industry disruptor. These innovative systems empower farmers and agricultural businesses to manage their resources more efficiently, offering substantial financial benefits.
Publication: Smart Water Magazine
OptConnect is proud to be recognized on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the seventh consecutive year, highlighting our sustained growth and leadership in IoT connectivity. Explore how our strategic acquisitions, like M2M DataGlobal, and innovative launches, such as the ema:USB smart modem, have driven our success and reinforced our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and outstanding value to customers worldwide.
Publication: Business Wire
I The article details OptConnect's launch of the ema: USB, which simplifies device connectivity and management. It covers OptConnect’s history in connectivity solutions, features insights from Chris Baird on IoT deployment challenges, and highlights the advantages of our scalable solutions. It also touches on future capabilities, like sensor-based data capture for environmental monitoring.
Publication: RFID Journal
I began my journey in IoT in 2015 with OptConnect as the head of business development. I wanted to use our products and services and launch into new verticals that could be relevant to us. We have grown the business from one vertical to over five verticals today and from 40,000 connected endpoints to over 1.1mm endpoints today.
Publication: MarTech
KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OptConnect, an industry leader in managed wireless solutions, today announced the launch of ema:USB, the first smart USB modem. The ema:USB enables customers to integrate cellular connectivity into their hardware without the delays and complexities of other solutions.
Publication: Business Wire
As the OptConnect continues to expand globally, it continuously updates its technology offerings across borders and channels. These initiatives underscore the company's commitment to delivering connectivity solutions to customers everywhere.
Publication: The Green Sheet
"Connectivity provides the backbone for reliable and resilient energy management. IoT technology augments this foundation by facilitating safe, real-time monitoring and data collection from various distributed energy resources."
Publication: Renewable Energy Magazine
IoT sensors and connected devices are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyberattacks in today’s interconnected world. During an interaction with Vidushi, Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect & Taylor Matthews, Director of IT/Network/Security at OptConnect provided expert commentary on best practices for protecting IoT devices and networks.
Publication: BISINFOTECH
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