Melita Limited is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Crout, a prominent IoT connectivity and technical consultancy firm, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its IoT offerings.
Founded in 2013, Crout has been at the forefront of the IoT industry, providing businesses with solutions to simplify, deploy, and manage their connected devices. With a focus on customer success and expertise in addressing complex connectivity challenges, Crout has established itself as a trusted partner in the IoT landscape.
Frank Kiesewetter, Crout’s Managing Director, and shareholder, expressed optimism about the acquisition, highlighting the opportunity to leverage Melita’s resources to enhance their services further.
Through this acquisition, Crout’s clients will access melita.io’s suite of services, including roaming and an advanced IoT management platform. melita.io, the IoT brand of Melita Limited, is committed to providing flexible and competitive IoT connectivity solutions to clients worldwide. Additionally, Crout’s customers in Germany will benefit from access to Melita’s LoRaWAN-based network to support their IoT applications.
Harald Roesch, CEO of Melita, emphasised the strategic value of the acquisition, noting the expanded capabilities and solutions it brings to Melita’s IoT business. Roesch also underscored the benefits for Crout’s connectivity customers, such as improved international coverage and enhanced connectivity options.
Melita is an active member of industry organisations, including GSMA™ and the LoRa Alliance®, dedicated to fostering cooperation and innovation in the IoT ecosystem. In 2022, Melita achieved carbon neutrality and remains committed to sustainability efforts aligned with global goals as guided by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For more information about melita.io, visit www.melita.io. To learn more about Crout, visit www.crout.de.
