DOYLESTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--S4 Worldwide, LLC, a provider of mobile, real-time situational-awareness technologies derived from proven military applications for use in the private sector, has received an investment of $250,000 from the award-winning Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
“We are delighted to have Ben Franklin Technology Partners as an investor as we take our company and technology to the next level and continue to grow our leadership in the real-time, situational awareness market,” said Gary Uphouse, CEO of S4 Worldwide.
The investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners will be used to support S4 Worldwide’s rapid market expansion at a time when S4W’s SENTRY system is experiencing great demand and adoption in the areas of oil and gas drilling and exploration, mass transportation, renewable energy, power utilities and commercial construction. The S4 Worldwide SENTRY System leverages proven military technology to monitor issues or conditions that affect productivity and profitability, and support compliance with environmental and regulatory mandates. The SENTRY systems are self-sustained, relying on solar power to extend service life for months or years. Customers can receive updates using satellite, cellular, Wi-Fi, and even terrestrial radio or microwaves; with information being delivered to their computer, tablet or smartphone through a secured data center.
“Today’s businesses are seeking technologies that provide business value faster,” said Paul Soult, president and co-founder of S4W. “Our SENTRY system solves real problems quickly while providing immediate value to a company’s top and bottom line.”
S4W has converted a proven, built-in-Pennsylvania military technology for use in the private sector. This military technology was developed by Argon ST, a Doylestown-based company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, and has provided services to the US Army through a pilot project called the Joint Unified Multi-Capable Protection System or JUMPS.
About S4 Worldwide, LLC
S4 Worldwide offers a variety of effective integrated solutions to help protect against intrusions, theft and vandalism; document safety and security efforts; and support environmental and regulatory compliance mandates. Every S4W SENTRY is uniquely configurable, with systems deployed for specific client-defined remote site missions. The SENTRY systems are self-sustained, relying on solar power to extend service life for months or years. Customers can receive updates using satellite, cellular, Wi-Fi, and even terrestrial radio or microwaves; with information being delivered to their computer, tablet or smartphone through a secured data center. For more information visit: www.s4worldwide.com
About Ben Franklin Technology Partners
For thirty years, Ben Franklin has provided the Capital, Knowledge and Networks that help innovative enterprises compete in the global marketplace, generating wealth and supporting regional economic growth. Ben Franklin has invested more than $155 million to grow more than 1,750 regional enterprises, across all areas of technology. It has launched university/industry partnerships that accelerate scientific discoveries to commercialization. For more information visit: http://www.sep.benfranklin.org