ASSA ABLOY has agreed to acquire Nomadix and Global Reach, leading U.S.- and U.K.-based providers of Wi-Fi access and engagement platform solutions for the hospitality and commercial real estate industry.
The companies offer a comprehensive tech platform of hardware, software and analytics tools to securely connect and engage with customers and devices via Wi-Fi networks. Nomadix and GlobalReach will be part of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions’ Hospitality business area.
“This acquisition is an exciting technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group and will reinforce our current offering within the hospitality business, and provide complementary growth opportunities," stated Nico Delvaux, president and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
Nomadix and Global Reach were founded in 1998 and have some 120 employees. The main offices are located in Los Angeles and London. Nomadix and Global Reach operate as two separate entities under a central top management and ownership.
“Our strategic objectives of providing secure, personalized authentication and access to venues, properties, and transportation align well with those of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions,” said Ted Helvey, CEO and chairman of Nomadix and GlobalReach. “We look forward to working together to help large global brands and venues connect visitors to their world.”
"Nomadix and Global Reach are excellent additions to Global Solutions and will with their strong technical expertise expand our portfolio and end-to-end offering for our hospitality business and adjacent verticals,” said Stephanie Ordan, executive vice president and head of Global Technologies business unit Global Solutions. “I look forward to working with the experienced teams to continue the successful journey.”
