Numerex and Huawei Team Up for M2M Communication Innovation

LAS VEGAS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Numerex Corp (Nasdaq: NMRX), a leading provider of on-demand and interactive machine-to-machine (M2M) enterprise solutions, and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced today the companies have entered into a global alliance. The partnership between the two industry leaders will result in a Huawei intelligent communication device embedded with Numerex's core network M2M technology.

The agreement combines Huawei's state-of-the-art wireless module product platform with Numerex's unique DNA service model (Device, Network, and Application) for a range of integrated services. Based on the Numerex FAST^® (Foundation Application Software Technology) platform, the partnership offers businesses worldwide a communications device capable of running customized, feature-rich applications. Operating in a cloud-based environment, Numerex FAST focuses on the core enablement of M2M solutions, and provides the ability to deliver value-added services quickly and easily.

"Our collaboration brings the network and the device together into a truly integrated product and allows for a broad range of M2M solutions that can optimize enterprise operations and ultimately improve the bottom line," said Stratton J. Nicolaides, Chairman and CEO of Numerex. "As a proud partner to Huawei, global businesses now have access to their market-leading modules combined with our award-winning expertise, device engineering and certification services support."

Numerex is the first M2M service provider in North America to be ISO 27001 certified for information security, protecting data confidentiality and integrity and safeguarding against security threats. Both companies are market leaders in their respective fields and share a commitment to providing reliable and secure data communications.

"Huawei is committed to providing our customers with products that offer an ideal user experience. With our commitment to customers at the heart of our strategy, we will continue to build out our world class wireless 3G and 4G device family, and our partnership with Numerex reinforces that commitment," said Shimin Wu – President of Huawei Device MBB Global. "We are proud to partner with an industry leader like Numerex to offer a truly innovative M2M communications experience."

About Numerex
Numerex Corp (NASDAQ: NMRX) is a leading provider of interactive and on-demand machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and service, offered on a subscription basis, used in the development and support of M2M solutions for the enterprise and government markets worldwide. The Company offers Numerex DNA® that may include hardware and smart Devices, cellular and satellite Network services, and software Applications that are delivered through Numerex FAST® (Foundation Application Software Technology). In addition, business services are offered to enable the development of efficient, reliable, and secure solutions while accelerating deployment. Numerex is ISO 27001 information security-certified, highlighting the Company's focus on M2M data security, service reliability, and round-the-clock support of its customers' M2M solutions. For additional information, please visit www.numerex.com.

About Huawei Device
Huawei Device believes in a future of endless possibilities. From the largest metropolis to the remotest island, Huawei Device is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible to connect billions of billions of people around the world. With its extensive range of mobile phones, mobile broadband devices and home devices, it is constantly striving for fresh innovations to create extraordinary experiences for people everywhere. Based on Huawei Technology's success of more than two decades in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, where it has deployed networks in over 140 countries, and served more than one third of the world's population, Huawei Device uses its imagination and expertise to push the limits, to not only make the impossible a reality, but to create the amazing.

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Numerex Media Contact:
Carrie Crabill
404 214-0722 ext 102

Huawei Media Contact:
Jannie Luong
214 415 0815

Numerex IR Contact:
Seth Potter
646 277-1230 

SOURCE Huawei