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OptConnect Achieves Seventh Consecutive Year on the Inc. 5000 List

Ongoing Success Reflects Company’s Rapid Growth and Expanded Global Presence

KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OptConnect, an industry leader in managed wireless solutions, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, marking the seventh consecutive year the company has achieved this accolade. This recognition highlights the sustained growth and exceptional performance of OptConnect among America’s fastest-growing private companies.

“We are honored to be included in the Inc. 5000 for the seventh year in a row. This achievement not only validates our growth strategy and ongoing commitment to innovation, but also reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said OptConnect CEO, Chris Baird. “2024 has been a remarkable year for us, marked by key product launches, strategic expansions, and growth into emerging sectors. Our success is a direct result of the passion and expertise of our employees, whose collective efforts have driven us to new heights. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to advancing industry-leading IoT capabilities and delivering outstanding value to our customers worldwide. We couldn’t have achieved this without our incredible team.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. This year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

In 2024, OptConnect achieved significant milestones, including the strategic acquisition of M2M DataGlobal, which has expanded the company's global reach and capabilities. Additionally, the launch of the ema:USB, the world’s first smart USB modem, has reinforced OptConnect’s position as an innovator in managed wireless solutions. These accomplishments reflect the company’s ongoing dedication to growth and innovation, reinforcing its leadership position in the IoT connectivity industry.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database, visit www.inc.com/inc5000.

For more information about OptConnect, please visit www.optconnect.com.

About OptConnect

Since its beginnings in 2009, OptConnect has emerged as a leading provider of cellular connectivity services for unattended equipment, such as ATMs, wireless kiosks, micro markets, smart safes, digital signage, parking and mobility, irrigation systems, and many other M2M applications. Thousands of customers across North America rely on OptConnect for its ‘easy button’ approach, plug-and-play hardware, managed services, and world-class customer care.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Contacts

Gateway Group
Christina Lockwood, Ryan Deloney
(949) 574-3860
optconnect@gateway-grp.com

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Gateway Group
Christina Lockwood, Ryan Deloney
(949) 574-3860
optconnect@gateway-grp.com

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