Experts in SCADA, Telemetry and M2M
We have worked extensively in the utilities market, successfully partnered with many companies across the world and provided solutions for local authorities throughout UK. Every customer has different requirements so every solution we provide is unique, whilst backed by our years of experience. We work to deliver end-to-end solutions that meet each client’s individual needs – whether that’s a wireless network for CCTV backhaul or a satellite communications system for retrieving critical M2M data from a mountain top.
Key People
Our dedicated team includes specialists in Satellite, Cellular M2M data and communications, a unique knowledge base that makes us one of the world’s leading providers of connectivity solutions.
Phil previously worked as Managing Director of Chronos Technology from which the MBO to create Wireless Innovation was successfully concluded. Phil has over 20 years of experience in Sales and Management, and manages both key supplier relationships, and business development activities.
Simon is a Managing Partner at Horizon Capital and is responsible for leading all aspects of Horizon's business. He is an experienced investor with over 20 years’ experience investing in high growth businesses. He has a particular focus on technology and service businesses and helping scale them through executing buy and build strategies.
In addition to being a Non-Executive at Wireless Innovation, Simon is a Non-Executive of Sabio a Cx Technology provider and Timico a Managed Cloud Services Provider. Simon commenced his career with PwC Corporate Finance, where he qualified as a chartered accountant and he holds a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Bath.
Edward (53) is non-executive Chairman of Wireless Innovation Limited and Wavenet Limited, a private equity backed IT cloud services provider. Previously he was CEO and CFO of Alternative Networks plc for 17 years, growing the business from its earliest days to £185m on sale to Daisy Group. He qualified as a chartered accountant with PwC in London and spent 11 years advising entrepreneurs before joining Alternative. Edward also chairs the advisory board of Fund TMT, an investment fund.
Steve Smith is the Chief Financial Officer of Wireless Innovation. He joined in November 2017, shortly after the acquisition of the business by Horizon Capital. Steve previously was at SuperDry Plc where he held several senior finance leadership roles covering financial control, planning and analysis, finance systems development and procurement. Prior to that Steve was in the M&A team at PricewaterhouseCoopers, supporting PE backed and private clients on various transactions including the IPO’s both of SuperDry Plc and Inmarsat Plc.
Ian Muller is Wireless Innovation’s Divisional Managing Director Cellular M2M:IOT having joined in April 2018. During Ian’s 24 years’ experience within the ICT, he has held senior positions within both start-up and large organisations, most notably being a co-founder and CTO of Wireless Logic Ltd (currently one of Europe’s largest M2M and IoT service providers). Ian has a track record of entrepreneurial innovation within Networking, Telecommunications, IoT and most recently their applications within Smart Grid and Electric Vehicles.
Darren joined Wireless Innovation in April 2018 and brings extensive business experience from holding various executive positions in companies involved in both the telecommunications and IT services industry including; Chief Sales Officer of Sogeti, part of Capgemini Group, Sales Director of Capita Group’s ITPS division, Sales Director of T-Systems UK, part of Deutche Telecom. A career sales and marketing professional with a wide-ranging network in both the public and private sectors.
Luke is a Partner at private equity firm Horizon Capital and joined the Wireless Innovation board as Non-Executive Director following Horizon’s investment in August 2017. Luke has worked on a range of private equity and private company transactions across a variety of sectors, specialising in technology and technology enabled services sectors. In addition to being a Non-Executive at Wireless Innovation, Luke is a Non-Executive of Coryton Advanced Fuels. Luke is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a member of ICAS.
History
FOREVER MOVING FORWARD SINCE 2004
23SEP
2004
The Company was founded in 2004 by Phil Rouse, Tony Martin & Jeff Martin, previously all Directors of Chronos Technology Ltd, via a Management Buyout completed in December 2004Read more
09DEC
2004
The 9th of December 2004 marks the day that Wireless Innovation first began officially trading.Read more
13APR
2005
Wireless Innovation successfully passes £500k order intake milestone.Read more
17MAY
2008
Wireless Innovation win first £1M order. A big milestone to achieve in such a short period of time.Read more
27APR
2010
Wireless Innovation receive the Queens Award for International Trade. The Queens Award is the highest official UK awards for British businesses.Read more
03MAY
2014
Company signs reseller agreement with Satellite providerRead more
23AUG
2017
Horizon Capital LLP, the leading investor in UK B2B services and technology companies, announced they were investing £20 million into Wireless Innovation.Read more
10NOV
2017
Company Turnover exceeds £7.9MRead more
Making wireless work
Since the buyout we’ve gone from strength to strength, building on the solid reputation we inherited and expanding our team to include specialists in cellular and satellite communications. The result is a team with over 100 years’ combined experience in wireless telemetry, wireless SCADA and all forms of wireless data communications. It’s a team who know how to make wireless telemetry work. Nowadays we’re recognised pioneers in wireless data communications, with customers in over 100 countries.
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