BNET Industries
Market Cap:$266.5M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$429.9M
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
We are a provider of wireless broadband access solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Our broad range of products includes third generation, or 3G, wireless PC card and ExpressCard modems, embedded modems, USB modems and other fixed-mobile convergence, or FMC, solutions and communications software for wireless network operators, infrastructure providers, distributors, original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, and vertical markets worldwide. Through the integration of our hardware and software, our products are designed to operate on a majority of global wireless networks and provide mobile subscribers with secure and convenient high speed access to corporate, public and personal information through the Internet and enterprise networks. We also offer software engineering, integration and design services to our customers to facilitate the use of our products. Our strong customer relationships provide us with the opportunity to expand our market reach and sales. Most of our sales to wireless operators and OEMs are sold directly through our sales force. To a lesser degree, we also use an indirect sales distribution model through the use of select distributors. We are continuing to drive widespread adoption of our products through increased global marketing activities, expansion of our sales team and distribution networks and continued leverage of our strategic relationships with wireless industry leaders. ...
Chief Executive Officer
Peter V. LeparuloNumber of Employees 307
Contact Information
9255 Towne Centre Dr Ste 225
San Diego, California 92121-3030
1 858 320 8822
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Custom Computer Programming Services: 541511
Recent Events
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Mobile Hot Spots Cool Down
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Operator News in Brief - 27th Oct 2009
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Novatel Wireless Introduces New High-Speed USB Mobile Broadband Product
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Novatel Wireless launches Ovation MC998D next generation mobile broadband product
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Novatel Wireless Introduces Innovative Ovation MC998D Next
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Novatel Wireless Unveils Ovation MC998D HSPA+ Solution
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Novatel Wireless Introduces Innovative Ovation MC998D Next Generation HSPA+ High-Speed USB...
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'Carphone Warehouse to distribute Novatel mobile hotspot'
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Novatel's Success With MiFi Helps It Turn Page After Kindle
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MobileOne and Novatel Wireless launch pocket-sized Wi-Fi router
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Movers and Shakers
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Novatel Wireless names Russell Gerns as director
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Tiny box looking big for Novatel
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Novatel Wireless launches MiFi 2372 with North American-loving, 3G WiFi goodness
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Novatel Wireless Releases MiFi Web Server Interface
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Novatel Wireless Releases MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
News & Analysis
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O2 UK to distribute Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modem
INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-C1995-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Novatel Wireless Inc (Nasdaq:NVTL), which provides wireless broadband access solutions for the mobile communications market, reported on 2 May that O2 UK is distributing the Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modem, as the O2 Mobile Broadband USB Modem. The Ovation MC930D...
O2 UK to distribute Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modem
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-5 May 2008-O2 UK to distribute Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modemC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Novatel Wireless Inc (Nasdaq:NVTL), which provides wireless broadband access solutions for the mobile communications market, reported on 2 May that O2 UK is distributing the Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modem,...
Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB Modem Now Available on O2 UK
O2 Delivers High-Speed USB Broadband Modem Designed Specifically for Europe SAN DIEGO -- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced it is distributing through O2 UK the Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D([TM]) USB broadband modem. O2 is marketing and promoting the device as the...
Novatel Wireless wins 3G PC Cards order from O2 Germany
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-4 May 2005-Novatel Wireless wins 3G PC Cards order from O2 GermanyC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Wireless broadband access solutions provider Novatel Wireless Inc (Nasdaq:NVTL) is to supply its Merlin U630 Wireless PC Card Modem to mobile operator O2 Germany GmbH & Co. The Merlin UMTS PC Cards...
Novatel Wireless and O2 Germany Ink Supply Pact
Wireless News 03-10-2005 Novatel Wireless and O2 Germany Ink Supply Pact WIRELESS NEWS-March 11, 2005-Novatel Wireless and O2 Germany Ink Supply Pact C2005 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com Novatel Wireless, a provider of wireless broadband access solutions, and...
Lucent and Novatel to supply joint product to O2
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-1 October 2004-Lucent and Novatel to supply joint product to O2C1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) and Novatel Wireless Inc (Nasdaq: NVTL) have made an agreement with O2 to supply the Merlin U530 third-generation (3G) Universal Mobile Telecommunications System UMTS Wireless PC Card Modems. The...
O2 selects Lucent Technologies and Novatel Wireless to supply 3G UMTS PC cards to support mobile high-speed data services; O2 offers customers in the UK high-speed mobile access to the Internet and corporate networks using Merlin U530(TM) Wireless PC card
M2 PRESSWIRE-30 September 2004-Lucent Technologies: O2 selects Lucent Technologies and Novatel Wireless to supply 3G UMTS PC cards to support mobile high-speed data services; O2 offers customers in the UK high-speed mobile access to the Internet and corporate networks using Merlin U530TM Wireless PC card modem...
Lucent and Novatel to Supply 3G UMTS PC Cards to O2
Wireless News 09-30-2004 Lucent and Novatel to Supply 3G UMTS PC Cards to O2 WIRELESS NEWS-30 September 2004-Lucent and Novatel to Supply 3G UMTS PC Cards to O2 C2004 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com Lucent Technologies and Novatel...
Lucent Technologies and Novatel sign agreement with O2 Germany; 5G Wireless announces completion of private sale of restricted common stock.
M2 PRESSWIRE-17 March 2004-World View Research: Lucent Technologies and Novatel sign agreement with O2 Germany; 5G Wireless announces completion of private sale of restricted common stockC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03172004 City of Industry, CA -- Air-Q Wi-Fi Corporation (OTCBB: AQWF), a...
Novatel Wireless extends GPRS reach in Europe. (Tests & Trials).(has gained operator certification for its Merlin G20 Wireless PC Card Modem )
Novatel Wireless announced that its Merlin G20 Wireless PC Card Modem has gained operator certification from three independent mmO2 European operators in Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands. Combined, these operators reach over 6 million subscribers. mmO2 is a provider of mobile communications services in Europe, under...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Peter V. Leparulo | Chief Executive Officer |
| George B Weinert | President |
| Kenneth Leddon | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Slim S Souissi | Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer |
| Catherine F. Ratcliffe | Senior Vice President, Business Affairs, General Counsel and Secretary |
| Chris Ross | Senior Vice President, Operations |
| Kim Haneke | Director, Marketing |
| Mark Groffi | Controller |
| Patrick Waters | Deputy General Counsel |
| Robert H. Getz | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David A. Werner | Chairman |
| David S Oros | Board of Directors |
| Greg Lorenzetti | Board of Directors |
| Horst Julius Pudwill | Board of Directors |
| James Ledwith | Board of Directors |
| John H. Davis | Board of Directors |
| John Ross | Board of Directors |
| John Wakelin | Board of Directors |
| Mark Rossi | Board of Directors |
| Peng K. Lim | Board of Directors |
Peter V. Leparulo has served as a director since May 2003 and as our Chief Executive Officer since January of 2003. Prior to January 2003, he was our Senior Vice President, General Manager, CDMA Operations since May 2001. From September 2000 to May 2001, he served as our Senior Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Development and General Counsel. From June 1998 until September 2000, Mr. Leparulo was a Senior Partner at the law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, where he specialized in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, intellectual property and general corporate matters. Prior to joining Orrick, Mr. Leparulo was a Partner at the law firm of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP, from January 1992 until June 1998, and an Associate at that firm from October 1989 until January 1992. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Colgate University and a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Former |
| Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Senior Partner | Former |
| Pillsbury Madison & Sutro | partner | Former |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Colgate University | Bachelor of Science | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | President | Current |
Kenneth G. Leddon has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2008. From November 2007 to January 2008, he served as our interim Chief Financial Officer. Before joining us, Mr. Leddon was a Principal in the management consulting firm Leddon & Associates from September 2006 until November 2007. Prior to that, he was a Principal in the management consulting firm of Pathway Strategic Partners from November 2002 to September 2006. Mr. Leddon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University-Northridge and a Master of Science in Business Administration from Robert Morris University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Berry Industries, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
Dr. Slim S. Souissi has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer since 2004 and prior to that time since October 2002, served as our Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Prior to that time, he served as our Vice President of Emerging Technologies from December 2001 to October 2002 and as our Principal Research Scientist from May 2000 to December 2001. Prior to joining us, Dr. Souissi was Principal Staff Engineer in Motorola's research and development operation from November 1994 to May 2000. Dr. Souissi earned a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in Digital Signal Processing from the Ecole Superieure d'Electricite (France) and a Master of Science in Engineering from the Ecole Superieure d'Ingenieurs de Marseille (France). In addition, Dr. Souissi holds 28 U.S. patents, all related to wireless technology.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer | Current |
| Motorola, Inc. | Former |
Catherine F. Ratcliffe has served as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel since August 2007. Ms. Ratcliffe served as Vice President of Business Affairs and Secretary, since joining the Company in May 2004. Before joining Novatel Wireless she practiced law privately, most recently as partner in the law firm Lamb & Kawakami. From 1997 to 2002 she was Vice President, General Counsel & Human Resources at Day Runner, Inc. Prior to that, she was a partner in the law firm Bryan Cave LLP practicing in the corporate finance, securities and mergers and acquisition areas from 1992 to 1997. Ms. Ratcliffe holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Juris Doctor from the University of California at Berkeley.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Business Affairs, General Counsel and Secretary | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Vice President of Business | Former |
| Bryan Cave Llp | Partner | Former |
| Lamb & Kawakami Llp | Partner | Former |
| Day Runner, Inc. | Former | |
| University of California, Berkeley | Juris Doctor | Former |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Bachelor of Arts | Former |
Chris Ross has been Senior Vice President of Operations since August 2007. Mr. Ross joined Novatel Wireless in July 2005 as Vice President of Operations. From 1999 to 2005, Mr. Ross was Vice President of Operations at Ericsson Wireless Communications where he was responsible for world-wide supply of wireless telecommunications infrastructure based on CDMA radio access technology. From 1994 to 1999, he was Vice President, Manufacturing at QUALCOMM where he established and managed the company's large systems manufacturing operations during a period of rapid growth. Prior to QUALCOMM, he was Vice President of Manufacturing at Spectragraphics where he founded the company's contract manufacturing subsidiary (SMS Technologies) and also served as its General Manager. Mr. Ross holds both Bachelor and Master of Electrical Engineering degrees from Manhattan College.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Operations | Current |
| Spectra Graphics | Vice President of Manufacturing | Former |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Vice President, Operations | Former |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | Vice President, Manufacturing | Former |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | Founder | Former |
| Manhattan College | Master of Electrical Engineering Degrees | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Director, Marketing | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Director, Marketing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Controller | Current |
Mr. Waters is Deputy General Counsel of Novatel Wireless, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed wireless data modem provider, where he focuses on corporate finance and strategic investments. Prior to joining Novatel in 2001, he was a corporate associate at the law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Born and raised in Washington DC, he received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York, a masters degree from Yale University, and his law degree from Northwestern University in Chicago. He has served on the Board of the Back Country Land Trust since February 2008.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Deputy General Counsel | Current |
| Bclt | Board of Directors | Current |
David A. Werner has served as a director since January 2004. Since 2004, Mr. Werner has been Co-Owner of Aerofit, Inc., an engineered component manufacturer. Prior to that, Mr. Werner was a Partner at Engineered Components, an acquisition and business development company serving the engineered components market, which he joined in 2002. Prior to Engineered Components, Mr. Werner served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Day Runner, Inc. from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, Mr. Werner was Executive Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors for Kaynar Technologies, Inc., a specialty component manufacturer, from 1994 to 1999. Mr. Werner is a Certified Public Accountant and received both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration both from the University of Southern California. Mr. Werner currently serves as the Chairman of our Audit Committee and as a member of our Nominating Committee and our Compensation Committee.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aerofit, Inc. | Co-Owner | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Microdot, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Day Runner, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Day Runner, Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Microdot, Inc. | Vice President | Former |
| Engineered Components Co | partner | Former |
| University of Southern California | Bachelor of Science In Business Administration and A Master of Business Administration Both | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SOUND60 | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Aether Limited | Founder | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Corvis Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
Mr Lorenzetti has served as a director since February 2007. Since 2002, he has served as president of Titan Partners, LLC, a private equity and technology commercialization investment firm since 2002. He is a founding member of HFI, a privately held investment company based in the United Kingdom. In the past, he served as an executive within the financial sector, and advised boards and principals of public and private companies on capital formation, marketing, and strategic planning issues. Mr. Lorenzetti is an investor in several biotech companies and numerous early stage technology and biotechnology companies such as Nomadix, a company recently acquired by Maginet. Mr Lorenzetti has been active investor and advisor in oil and gas exploration projects around the world over the last three years. The most recent project involved several concessions in a farmout agreement in East Africa aggregating more than 10 million acres between two privately held companies. Mr. Lorenzetti majored in Economics at Stanford University. Mr. Lorenzetti currently serves as our Lead Independent Director and as a member of our Audit Committee and as a member of our Compensation Committee.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Stanford University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TechTronic Industries Co., Ltd. | Executive Director | Current |
| TechTronic Industries Co., Ltd. | Founder | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| TechTronic Industries Co., Ltd. | Chairman & CEO | Former |
| TechTronic Industries Co., Ltd. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Technical College | Masters Degree In Commerce | Former |
| Technical College | Degree In Engineering | Former |
James Ledwith , age 62, has served as a director since March 2008. Since 1992, Mr. Ledwith has served as a partner at J.H. Cohn, an accounting and consulting firm and, from 2000 to 2007, was a lecturer at San Diego State University. He is also a director of San Diego Trust Bank. Mr. Ledwith is a Certified Public Accountant and received his undergraduate degree from Babson College and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton Graduate Division of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Ledwith currently serves as a member of our Audit Committee and as a member of our Nominating Committee.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Trust Bank | Director | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Babson College | Undergraduate Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| AT&T Inc. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mediaconnex, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Mediaconnex, Inc. | Founder | Former |
| Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University | Master of Business Administration | Former |
| Washington University | Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Mr. Rossi was appointed a director in Class II in November 1997, and was elected to a full term at the Annual Stockholder Meeting in January 1998. He chairs the Compensation Committee of the board and also serves on the Audit and Nominating committees. Mr. Rossi is a Senior Managing Director of Cornerstone Equity Investors, LLC, a New York-based private equity firm with more than $1 billion of assets under management. Prior to the formation of Cornerstone in 1996, he was President of Prudential Equity Investors, Inc. He is a member of the Board of Directors of True Temper, Inc. and Novatel Wireless, Inc. as well as several privately held companies.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Equity Investors, LLC | Senior Managing Director | Current |
| Saint Vincent College | Trustee | Current |
| Equitrac Corp. | Chairman | Current |
| Arraycomm LLC | Director | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Cornerstone Equity Investors, LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Board of Directors | Current |
| Maxwell Technologies, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Maxwell Sa | Board of Directors | Current |
| Prudential Equity Group, LLC | Founder | Former |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Chairman | Former |
| Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc. | Director | Former |
| Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University | M.B.A. | Former |
| Saint Vincent College | B.A. degree | Former |
| Ironman Parts | member | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. | President and Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Mr.Getz joined Prudential Investment Corporation in 1985 and then joined Prudential Equity Investors in 1987. Mr. Getz was among the original founding principals of Cornerstone in 1996. During the past twenty years, Mr. Getz has led numerous successful transactions in the technology, specialty manufacturing and business service sectors. Mr. Getz has significant experience working with portfolio companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital market activities and offshore manufacturing. Until its recent sale to the Laird Group PLC, Mr. Getz served as a director of Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc. and currently serves as a director of Haynes International, Inc., and Novatel Wireless, Inc. where he services as chair of the compensation and nominating committees. Mr. Getz is a graduate of Boston University, where he received his B.A., cum laude, and the Stern School at New York University, where he received his M.B.A in finance.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Equity Investors, LLC | Managing Director | Current |
| Cornerstone Equity Investors, LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| Novatel Wireless, Inc. | Director | Current |
| SITEL Corporation | Director | Current |
| Haynes International, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Prudential Equity Group, LLC | NA | Former |
| Centurion International Corporation | Board of Directors | Former |
| Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc. | Director | Former |
| New York University | Master | Former |
| NYU Stern School of Business | M.B.A in finance | Former |
| Boston University | Bachelor of Arts | Former |
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