Enfora

About Enfora

Established in 1999 by founder and CEO Mark Weinzierl, Enfora operated as a key provider of wireless networking solutions from its headquarters in Richardson, Texas. The company specialized in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, offering a suite of products that enabled enterprises to connect with, monitor, and manage geographically dispersed assets.

Enfora's business model revolved around providing intelligent asset-management solutions through a combination of hardware and software. Its product portfolio included embedded software, network edge wireless platforms, and enterprise software. This integrated architecture created a vital link between a business and its remote assets, facilitating applications for location-based monitoring, control, and overall asset management. The company served a diverse client base, including enterprises, application service providers, OEMs, and distributors across various vertical markets such as transportation, security, industrial automation, healthcare, and energy.

A significant milestone in the company's history was its acquisition by Novatel Wireless (now part of Inseego Corp.) in a deal announced in November 2010 and completed on November 30, 2010. Novatel acquired Enfora for approximately $64.5 million in cash, aiming to diversify its own product lines and customer base by entering the growing M2M market. Following the acquisition, Enfora was set to operate as a business unit within Novatel Wireless, combining resources in product development and sales channels.