OptConnect, a managed wireless services provider based in Kaysville, has acquired San Jose, California-based Premier Wireless Solutions (PWS). PWS is an IoT network solutions provider.
Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect, said the acquisition will allow the two complementary organizations to add additional strategic capabilities, product line and service capabilities, while also providing opportunities to scale with greater end-market diversification and global reach. Together, the two organizations will be able to provide a full range of hardware and connectivity options, along with a full continuum of managed services to support customers in their specific business needs, Baird said.
“Having the combined power and momentum of what our individual organizations and teams have built over the last 10-plus years coming together will strengthen our united value proposition and connectivity solution stack for the IoT market,” said Baird, whose company was founded in 2009.
Founded in 2010, PWS provides all aspects of IoT network deployments including network design, hardware procurement, software configuration, staging, API integration, device certification, implementation, management and support, according to an OptConnect release.
PWS will continue to operate under the Premier Wireless Solutions name, but will be branded as “An OptConnect Company.” Its office in Silicon Valley will remain open and Vince Giacomini, founder of PWS, will serve as resident of the PWS business unit.
“We are excited to join the OptConnect family,” said Giacomini. “They have built an incredible fully managed solution for their customers and now that we can add our solutions, services, global carrier integrations and hardware options into the mix, we will provide a greater spectrum of options for customers.”
OptConnect provides wireless connectivity for ATMs, smart safes, kiosks, micro markets, digital signage and other custom applications.