Enfora

Last updated
Enfora
Type Private
Industry Wireless
Founded1999
Headquarters Richardson, TX, United States
Key people
Mark Weinzierl, CEO, Founder
Jeff Newman, Sr. VP
Robert Samra, Sr. VP
ProductsEmbedded Platforms
Integrated Platforms
Gateways & Software
Services
Website enfora.com

Enfora was an international wireless networking company headquartered in Richardson, Texas, which was purchased by Novatel Wireless in 2010. [1] The company was established in 1999 and was a provider of wireless networking solutions that enabled businesses to access and analyze information from geographically dispersed assets. [2] Enfora's products consisted of embedded wireless software, wireless platforms, integrated products and enterprise software. Businesses used their products for location-based, monitoring and control, and asset management applications. It had offices in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

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References

  1. "Novatel Wireless to Acquire Enfora for up to $70 Million". techcrunch.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013.
  2. Enfora – Company Overview – Hoover's