News | June 16, 2011

Securus Taps RACO Wireless For M2M Support Of Its GPS Solutions

RACO Wireless will provide wireless connectivity and SIM management tools for Securus

RACO Wireless, a key machine-to-machine (M2M) partner and enabler, announced that it is providing the M2M backbone for Securus Inc., a market-leading provider of GPS-based products and services. Specifically, RACO Wireless supports wireless network connectivity and SIM management for a wide range of GPS applications offered by Securus Inc.

RACO Wireless specializes in providing wireless connectivity for machine-to-machine applications via T-Mobile's network. Securus has developed a hardware and software platform called GPSaaS (Global Positioning System as a Service) that provides safety and security applications for colleges, child safety, law enforcement and other markets. Securus will leverage RACO Wireless' Omega Management Suite (OMS) platform for SIM management on its personal, portable GPS devices.

The combination of the T-Mobile network and RACO Wireless' expert team and tools like OMS, make RACO Wireless a powerhouse for M2M solutions.

"Securus offers critical safety applications based on cutting-edge technology, and we are excited to bring our tools and team together to help support Securus in its growth," said John Horn, president of RACO Wireless. "Our long-standing relationship with T-Mobile and the expertise of our team make this a win-win for Securus and RACO Wireless."

The Omega Management Suite is a robust information tool that delivers unprecedented visibility into the wireless network and provides essential tools designed to simplify SIM management. OMS provides advanced reporting and alerting features including real-time SIM monitoring & reports, overage reports & alerts, SIM activation & maintenance, SIM management, web based billing, and APN system hardware status monitors.

"After a lengthy comprehensive analysis, we decided that RACO wireless is the best fit for our company, especially during our high growth phase," said Chris Newton, president and CEO of Securus. "We're very happy to have found a partner that will provide tools and relationships required to support our growth."

About RACO Wireless
RACO Wireless, a subsidiary of RACO Industries in Cincinnati, OH and a T-Mobile partner for 10 years, is a leading provider of wireless data solutions to the machine-to-machine industry specializing in delivering wireless data your way, with a data solution portfolio based on innovation, flexibility, and reliability.

About Securus Inc.
Securus Inc. is focused on deploying GPS-enabled solutions for the Safety and Security market. Securus has developed a complete GPS technology platform, "GPS as a Service," enabling the Company and its market partners to deliver tailored GPS hardware and software solutions specifically designed for each vertical on one streamlined interface. Securus' strategy is to partner with leading companies in each vertical market to ensure best-of-class solutions for customers. Securus' products are designed for college students, individuals with special needs, pet protection, child safety and law enforcement. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Zoombak, Inc., general purpose and vehicle tracking locators are sold through national retail chains. For more information, visit www.SecurusGPS.com or www.Zoombak.com

SOURCE: RACO Wireless