OptConnect, a longtime leader in managed wireless services, today announced that they have partnered with Banyan Hills Technologies to provide their customizable IoT platform, called Canopy™, with each ema:Play development kit. The ema:Play development kits allow engineers and developers to test OptConnect ema™, the first Smart Embedded Modem™, in a sandbox environment for quicker and more seamless integration into their host boards.
Canopy takes real-time data from a device connected on a network and centralizes it into a single management platform to support operations. This provides customers with an end-to-end IoT software solution that enables centralized monitoring, management, and control of large networks of devices and control systems.
“We’re proud to partner with the excellent team at Banyan Hills. Canopy is a fantastic IoT platform that blends wonderfully with ema:Play,” said Steve Garrett, Chief Product Officer at OptConnect. “Over the past few months, we’ve seen the success that small and large companies have had using the combined services of OptConnect and Banyan Hills, and we expect that trend to accelerate.”
With the recent launch of ema in May 2019, OptConnect is continuing to develop and add new features to the embedded modem and the ema:Play development kit. Within only a few months of introduction into the marketplace, ema has already been recognized as the IoT Evolution Product of the Year as well as Best of Sensor’s Innovative Product of the Year.
As OptConnect continues to push things forward, the company plans on adding even more value for their customers in ema:Play as a testing ground where they can experience how unique their smart and fully-managed embedded solution is. Canopy’s customizable platform is ideal for developers testing out ema:Play and will be able to provide additional real-time insights and value for customers.
“We’re thrilled partner with OptConnect, a world-class leader in wireless connectivity,” said Steve Latham, CEO and founder of Banyan Hills Technologies. “Our collaboration with OptConnect will extend how engineers and developers use this technology and provide customers with end-to-end value for their connectivity and IoT strategies.”
For more information about Banyan Hills Technologies, please visit www.banyanhills.com. For more information about OptConnect, please visit www.optconnect.com.
About Banyan Hills
Banyan Hills Technologies is an Internet of Things (IoT) company and a trusted partner for innovative software solutions. Canopy™ is Banyan’s IoT platform, and the most advanced solution for monitoring and managing any network of connected endpoints like self-service kiosks, digital signs, and on-premise control systems. Canopy helps enable automation, decrease costs, increase revenue, enhance security, and leverage data for operators of large networks of unattended devices. Banyan’s highly skilled team helps customers launch, scale, and secure successful IoT implementations. Banyan’s deep industry knowledge and strong capabilities in machine learning, transaction management, communication protocols, payments, and predictive analytics help companies realize the full potential of their technology strategies. For more information, visit banyanhills.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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