One of the leading single source providers of secure machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services, Numerex Corp. (News - Alert) will be collaborating with Arkessa Limited and the opening of its London office. Numerex has made this move in order to expand its presence in the European M2M market.

Headquartered in Cambridge, England, Arkessa has already established its presence in the M2M market in the United Kingdom and current offers wide area wireless internet connections and services to European systems integrators and major corporate users that provide them with remote information and management for a multitude of users.

In a release, Ian Orrock, executive chairman of Arkessa said that, “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.”

The M2M market in Europe is now showing visible signs of rapid improvement which is being driven by a favorable regulatory environment and also through an increased awareness of the technology capabilities.

Louis Fienberg, executive vice president of Corporate Development at Numerex said that, “Through partnerships with wireless carriers and infrastructure providers, we have built a seamless and ubiquitous M2M development platform, which has contributed to establishing a robust international service offering. 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.”

As an integral part of this strategic relationship, Numerex has acquired a minority stake in Arkessa. Funds will be used to support Arkessa’s expanding business development initiatives.

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