Vertex Wireless Acquires Conversa Solutions, a leading engineering and software development firm
WEST CHICAGO, Ill.–Vertex Wireless, a leading distributor serving the wireless industry, has recently completed the acquisition of Conversa Solutions, an engineering services and software development firm based in Orion, Michigan. Conversa specializes in customized engineering projects such as Android OS modifications, Software & Application Development, Mobile Device Management (MDM) development and integration, as well as Virtual Reality Development, Device Lab Testing, and Homologation Support.
The Conversa acquisition provides for a mutually beneficial partnership, as well as well-seasoned expertise for Vertex Wireless and its customers. Conversa Solutions will continue to operate independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of Vertex Wireless.
“The strategic acquisition of Conversa Solutions represents the next step of our growth plan which is focused on building market share and driving value for ourselves and our partners in the rapidly expanding open market,” said John Wessel, CEO of Vertex Wireless. “The open market has had triple digit growth in recent years and requires unique support tools from its distributors. We’ve evolved our business accordingly.”
Vertex Wireless is a well-known distributor through which authorized U.S. unlocked (“open market”) devices travel into their various sales channels. By focusing on these core channels, Vertex can provide unique service offerings that help enable a variety of customers including: OEMs, Regional Carriers, Enterprise customers, key market verticals, MVNO’s, Retailers, and eCommerce platforms. Examples of Vertex value added solutions include:
Broad Access to Product & Channels
Distribution agreements with virtually every android based OEM in North America, as well as fourteen national retailers/eCommerce retailers
Robust Engineering Services
Requirements management, product development and homologation services
Customized Deployment Solutions
Android OS Customization, Virtual Reality Support and Mobile Device Management
4PL Supply Chain Services
Product Procurement, Inventory Management, Fulfillment and Logistics, Warranty and Repair programs,
About Vertex Wireless
Vertex is a 4PL distribution, logistics, and engineering services firm that specializes in providing customized solutions for customers in the mobility industry. Vertex Wireless is a leading distributor of unlocked devices, tablets, and Virtual Reality solutions and recently finalized the acquisition of Conversa Solutions. Together the Vertex and Conversa teams are able to develop turn-key Android based solutions for carriers, national retailers and enterprise mobility customers. In 2015 the two companies jointly brought to market Siperlock, the leading device management tool for EIP and leasing programs. For information on Vertex Wireless or Conversa Solutions, contact a sales associate at (630) 293-6300 or visit www.vertexwireless.com.
About Conversa Solutions LLC
Conversa Solutions LLC is a Michigan based software development company that focuses on the wireless industry and has been a key partner for OEMs, Wireless Network Operators, National Retailers and Device Distributors since 2008. Through our strategic partnership with OEMs such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, Alcatel, Coolpad and others, Conversa Solutions LLC has developed the Android software modifications for 100s of devices and has processed and shipped millions of handsets. We have 50 years of software development and project management experience for other related industries and our board of directors has over 150 years of wireless industry experience. Services and company information are available at www.conversasolutions.com.
Contacts
Vertex Wireless
Brian Sipe
630-293-6300 X301
[email protected]