Smith Micro to Explore Strategic Options for the QuickLink IoT Product Line
ALISO VIEJO, CA, September 5, 2018 – Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) today announced it is exploring strategic options for its QuickLink IoT™ product line.
“We continue to sharpen our focus on the market opportunities where we see the maximum growth opportunities and where Smith Micro can lead the market, building on the success of our core products — our SafePath® Connected Life and CommSuite® platforms. We will continue to invest in new innovations that are central to our go-forward strategy, while delivering what we believe is the best value possible for our shareholders,” said William W. Smith, Jr., President and CEO of Smith Micro Software.
“Our QuickLink IoT platform and technology suite has significant value that addresses the enormous IoT and mobile device ecosystem. Our solutions bring the end-to-end security, robustness, scalability and on-device intelligence that are critical to activating the true value of IoT for connected businesses, smart cities, industrial IoT applications and smart home and consumer applications,” concluded Mr. Smith.
The QuickLink IoT Product Line offers:
- A Device Management client for Smartphones that implements the Open Mobile Alliance OMA-DM stack
- A Device Management client for IoT devices that supports the OMA LwM2M standards.
- Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) technology for IoT devices
- A cloud enabled Device Management Platform supporting both OMA-DM and LwM2M
- A strong US Patent Portfolio
Palmares Advisors is serving as Smith Micro’s financial advisor in the evaluation process. In order to learn more about the QuickLink IoT platform and to discuss strategic options, please contact Woody Hobbs, Managing Director at woodyhobbs@palmaresadvisors.com.
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.:
Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers, device manufacturers, and enterprise businesses around the world. From optimizing wireless networks to uncovering customer experience insights, and from streamlining Wi-Fi access to ensuring family safety, our solutions enrich today’s connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging and 2D/3D graphics applications. For more information, visit smithmicro.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
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