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Numerex acquisition widens M2M platform capabilitiesFeb 20, 2013 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- Numerex Corp (NASDAQ: NMRX) said it has acquired certain assets, technology, and intellectual property including a portfolio of patents that will support and widen its M2M platform capabilities in real-time monitoring of critical assets and events. This acquisition consists of certain revenue-generating assets, including technology in IP and satellite communications, video services, and customer portal services that enhance interactive platform capabilities. It is expected that these added capabilities will rapidly expand Numerex's range of critical monitoring services, addressing the needs of several vertical sectors including remote monitoring and access control, alarm security, and emergency services. With the newly acquired patented technology, Numerex's customers will gain access to a complementary set of options and technical support in broadband-based M2M application management, which leverages the pervasiveness of the Internet and Numerex's efficient solution development and deployment capabilities. The technology enhancements, as they are incorporated into Numerex's M2M Service Delivery Platform, are designed to be sold by broadband service providers and others that plan to offer next generation M2M solutions to their customers. Users of Numerex M2M platforms will be able to remotely control their applications, view live video or event-driven video clips, and more from their iPhone, iPad, Android device, PC or Mac. Numerex is a provider of interactive and on-demand machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and services, offered on a subscription basis, used in the development and support of M2M solutions for the enterprise and government markets worldwide. For additional information, visit www.numerex.com. Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected] |