Numerex (News - Alert) Corp. has announced the opening of its London office and a collaboration agreement with Arkessa Ltd. in order to foster Numerex's advance in the European M2M market. Arkessa is an established presence in the UK M2M market. The company provides European systems integrators and major corporate users with wide area wireless Internet connections and services that enable remote information and management for a multitude of users.

The European market is showing visible signs of rapid improvement, driven by a favorable regulatory environment and increased awareness of the technology capabilities.

In a recent announcement IDC (News - Alert) reported that “the European M2M market is quickly recovering from the economic crisis of 2008–2009 and is starting to prosper again with growth rates exceeding 12 percent over the 2010–2015 period.”

Ian Orrock, executive chairman of Arkessa said,  “Arkessa provides Numerex with a proven, solid, European presence that delivers a package of additional data service capabilities coupled with market reach and insight.  Our customers will also benefit from access to highly reliable and rapidly available M2M turnkey solutions developed through, by and with Numerex.”

Louis Fienberg, executive VP of Corporate Development at Numerex said, “The growing interest in our products and services received from the UK, and elsewhere in Europe, has led us to strengthen our presence in that market. With the addition of Arkessa's expertise and our London office, we are now in a much better position to respond quickly and effectively to European customers' needs.”

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