2nd Jan 2013 08:36
Telit Communications Plc
("Telit" or the "Company")
Acquisition
Acquisition of Crossbridge Solutions Inc. ("Crossbridge"), expands market opportunities for Telit's m2mAir division
January 02, 2013 - Telit Communications Plc, has entered into and consummated an agreement to purchase Crossbridge a premier US based M2M data and value added services provider located in Lincolnshire, Illinois, U.S.A.
The acquisition of Crossbridge and its U.S. based engineering and sales staff will allow Telit to expand its m2mAIR business unit offerings in M2M value added services and connectivity to the USA.
Oozi Cats, Chief Executive of Telit, said "the Crossbridge acquisition provides Telit with access to American value added service customers and provides Telit with an opportunity to expand its m2mAir offering to small/medium m2m customer in the U.S. We see tremendous synergies between m2mAir and the Crossbridge offering and we welcome the opportunity that this acquisition provides us to consolidate our presence in the US market."
Rod Massie, President of Crossbridge, said: "We are excited about the prospect of working with the Telit team to continue providing premier services to our customers and to expand our sales and customer base. We look forward to the continued growth of Crossbridge under Telit's leadership."
For further information please contact:
Telit Communications plc | Tel: +39 06 420 4601 |
Oozi Cats, Chief Executive Officer | |
Yosi Fait, Finance Director | |
Canaccord Genuity Limited - Nomad and Broker | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7523 8000 |
Simon Bridges | |
Peter Stewart | |
Cameron Duncan |
Notes to editors
Telit is a global leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications providing wireless module technology via its brand Telit Wireless Solutions, enhanced by managed and value added services, including connectivity via its business unit m2mAIR. Telit has been dedicated to M2M communications for over 12 years and is constantly advancing technological leadership from 6 R&D centers around the globe. Telit offers an extensive portfolio of quality cellular, short-range, and GNSS modules. By supplying business scalable products interchangeable across families, technologies, and generations, Telit is able to keep development costs low and uniquely protect customers' design investments.
Value added services from m2mAIR combine solutions for module, SIM, and subscription management with M2M connectivity, delivering business value through enhanced network performance, cost control, security, and troubleshooting. m2mAIR provides its customers with international coverage, m2m service management platform and allows blue chip customer pricing even for small-mid size customers.
Telit sells its products through a network of 27 sales offices and over 50 distributors to more than 5,000 customers in 80 countries around the world.
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