BOSTON, March 5, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LogMeIn, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOGM) announced that its Internet of Things (IoT) platform, Xively, was named Best Cloud-Based Technology for Mobile at the 19th Annual Global Mobile awards, during the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. LogMeIn was highlighted for its success in helping businesses use the Internet of Things to improve connectivity, optimize operations and drive new revenue opportunities.
The recognition by GSMA comes on the heels of two other key accolades: LogMeIn was recently named one of the 10 most innovative IoT companies in the world by Fast Company and its Xively platform won "Best Enabling Technology" at the 2014 M2M Evolution Battle of the Platforms.
In their selection of Xively, the GSMA judges called out the platform as "a great example of a public cloud platform purpose-built for developing and managing commercial products and solutions on the Internet of Things. It helps create connected experiences that transform how we understand, discover and interact with our environment."
"We believe that, by connecting their physical world to the Internet and leveraging newly accessible device-based data, businesses can realize tremendous efficiencies, deepen customer relationships and boost revenue," said LogMeIn's Chad Jones, VP Product Strategy for the Xively platform. "We're honored that the judges recognized how Xively's innovative approach makes it easy for companies to accelerate IoT-driven transformations."
"Now in the 19th year, the Global Mobile Awards once again showcase the outstanding level of innovation and creative products and services being developed across a diverse and growing industry," said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. "With more than 680 high-calibre entries this year, the competition was stronger than ever and it is a significant achievement to have been honoured today."
About LogMeIn, Inc.
LogMeIn (Nasdaq:LOGM) transforms the way people work and live through secure connections to the computers, devices, data, and people that make up their digital world. The company's cloud services free millions of people to work from anywhere, empower IT professionals to securely embrace the modern cloud-centric workplace, give companies new ways to reach and support today's connected customer, and help businesses bring the next generation of connected solutions to market.
LogMeIn is headquartered in Boston's Innovation District with offices in Australia, Hungary, India, Ireland and the UK.
LogMeIn and Xively are registered trademarks of LogMeIn in the U.S. and other countries.