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NetMotion Wireless 
Type Private Industry Computer software
technology servicesFounded Seattle, Washington (2001) Headquarters Seattle, Washington Products Mobile VPN Software Employees ~130 Website http://www.netmotionwireless.com NetMotion Wireless is a privately-held software company, founded in 2001 and based in Seattle, Washington. NetMotion Wireless develops software for organizations with mobile workforces, focusing on security and management of their wireless data deployments. The products allow customer organizations to maximize their return on investment in workforce automation by addressing the unique challenges introduced by wireless connectivity.[1] Its software is used in public utilities, healthcare, telecommunications, field service, insurance, public safety, transportation and other industries.[2]
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History
The company was formed in 2001 as a spin off from WRQ, Inc. In 2005, wireless industry executive Bob Hunsberger became CEO.[3] In 2006, NetMotion merged with Padcom, Inc.[4] The majority shareholder became Liberty Partners[5], a private equity firm with more than $1 billion under management.[6] Other venture firms hold minority positions.[2] In September of 2010[7] and again in 2011[8], the company was recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Operations
The bulk of the company's operations are located at the North American headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Three sales offices in Europe handle international sales including sales into Australia, New Zealand and several African countries.[1]
NetMotion Wireless has an intellectual property portfolio of a dozen U.S. patents.[9] It also has strategic alliances with cellular carriers, hardware manufacturers, software developers, system integrators and standards and certification bodies. These partners include AT&T, Avaya, Datastrip, Sybase iAnywhere, InfoExpress, Intermec, Ipelium, knk, Microsoft, Motion Computing, Motorola, OESIS OK, Palm, RSA, Scientel Wireless, Sierra Wireless, Sprint, TELELOGOS, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless.[10]
Products
Mobility XE Mobile VPN
The company's primary product is Mobility XE, a Mobile VPN designed specifically for wireless environments. As mobile field workers move in and out of wireless coverage areas and roam between networks, the product maintains and secures their data connections in order to maximize worker productivity.[11][12][13][14] It also provides IT managers with the centralized control needed to manage a mobile deployment.[15] Mobility XE is used by more than 2,100 organizations and more than 550,000 mobile workers.[1]
Mobility XE Releases:[16]
- Version 6.5 - Web acceleration and new policy management features for controlling access from/to specific applications and networks
- Version 6.6 - FIPS 140-2 validated encryption
- Version 7.0 - Expanded capacity of up to 15,000 concurrent device sessions and support for RSA SecurID two-factor authentication
- Version 7.1 - QoS capability for real-time applications such as VoIP
- Version 8.0 - Network Access Control and recovery from Packet loss for real-time applications[17]
- Version 8.5 - Analytics Module and support for two-factor authentication via smart cards and X.509v3 digital certificates
- Version 9.0 - Authentication of the device as well as the user, for greater security and integration with systems management software
- Version 9.2 - Support for Windows 7 64-bit client and Windows Server 2008 R2 and additional support for FIPS 140-2
Locality Cellular Network Performance Management Software
Locality is cellular network performance management software that gathers data based on the performance of mobile field workers. Through coverage maps and detailed reports, it identifies the causes of poor connectivity, creates an inventory of deployed devices, and monitors data usage. This gives organizations the visibility needed to optimize mobile deployments, make workers more productive, and reduce expense.[18]
Customers
Among the 2,100 customers of NetMotion Wireless are Advocate Health Care, Ameren Corporation, Beckman Coulter, Bell Ambulance, Birmingham City Council (UK), City of Aurora (CO), City of Hays (KS), City of Orlando, Colorado Springs Police Department, Comcast, Continental Airlines, Cox Communications, Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, Florida Highway Patrol, Gallatin County (MT), Grange Insurance, Hertz, JEA, Johnson County (KS), Lee Memorial Health System, Marshfield Clinic, MHMR Centers of Texas, Mobile County (AL), Monroe County Sheriff’s Department (FL), New York State Police, Optident, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Puget Sound Blood Center, St. James Parish (LA), St. Luke Medical System, St. Joseph’s Hospital (WI), Southeast Water (UK), Strack, Trican Well Service, Ltd., TSI Terminal Systems Inc., Unilever, Visiting Nurses of New York, Wichita Clinic, Windstream Communications, and Worksafe BC.[19]
Industry Awards and Recognition
NetMotion has been named as one of the fastest-growing wireless companies in the U.S. and has earned more than 25 industry awards[2], including:
- Ranked on the Deloitte LLP list of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America in 2009[20] and 2010[21].
- Recognized as one of Washington State's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies[22]
- Voted one of Washington State's 100 Best Companies to Work For[2]
- Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Mobility Solutions[23]
- Motorola Enterprise Mobility Validated Solution[24]
References
- ^ a b c Company Fact Sheet
- ^ a b c d NetMotion Company Backgrounder
- ^ NetMotion Wireless Achieves Record Growth in Second Half of 2004; Adds Industry Veteran as New Chief Executive, February 8, 2005 (retrieved December 10, 2010).
- ^ "NetMotion, Padcom settle patent lawsuit with merger", RCR Wireless News, 2006-06-15.
- ^ NetMotion Wireless page on Liberty Partners site
- ^ www.libertypartners.com
- ^ a b "Meet the 2010 Inc. 5000 | A List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies", September 2010
- ^ a b NetMotion Wireless - Seattle,WA - The Inc. 5000
- ^ What's New in Mobility XE 9.2, retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ^ Strategic Alliance and Marketing Partners, retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ Phifer, Lisa. "Mobile VPN: Closing the Gap", SearchMobileComputing.com, July 16, 2006.
- ^ BioPortfolio company profile, retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ^ CrunchBase company profile, retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ^ Hoover's company profile, retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ^ Product Datasheet, NetMotion Web site
- ^ Release history on NetMotion Web site
- ^ "NetMotion Brings Cross-Network Support to Wireless VoIP", VoIP Planet, 2008-05-07.
- ^ Locality White Paper
- ^ www.netmotionwireless.com, amalgamated from case studies and press releases, retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ "Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500"
- ^ "Deloitte's 2010 Technology Fast 500", retrieved December 10, 2010
- ^ "Washington's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies revealed", September 17, 2010 (retrieved December 10, 2010)
- ^ "NetMotion Wireless Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program".
- ^ "Enterprise Mobility Validated Solutions Search, (searched/confirmed December 10, 2010)
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