LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - January 07, 2015) - INTERNATIONAL CES - Compass Intelligence, a global market research and consulting firm that redefines market intelligence and consulting, announced the recipients of the 2015 Compass Intelligence Awards at a press luncheon held today at the Las Vegas Convention Center and World Trade Center (LVCC) during the 2015 International CES® trade show in Las Vegas. The 2015 Compass Intelligence Awards were selected by 60+ industry-leading press, editors, and analysts who cover the mobile and wireless market. The Compass Intelligence Awards includes Mobility, A-List in M2M, Bamboo Mobile Green Technology, and Customer & Digital Experience Awards. The Awards recognize the best in mobile computing, wireless data communications, Internet of Things, green technology, digital & customer experience products and services offered in the market during the past year.
"Compass Intelligence is proud to honor and recognize industry leaders that are advancing the mobile industry and innovating to better enable consumers and the enterprise," states Stephanie Atkinson, CEO & Founder, Compass Intelligence. "This esteemed list of awardees represents the future of wireless, M2M, and eco-friendly products and services. The consensus from industry experts makes the Compass Intelligence Awards a true industry recognition for vendors and service providers."
The winners of the 2015 Compass Intelligence Awards are (listed by Category and Subcategory):
| 2015 MOBILITY AWARD | |||
| Smartphones | |||
| Consumer | Apple iPhone 6 | ||
| Industrial, rugged | Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | ||
| Phablets | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 | ||
| Wearables | |||
| Smart Watches | Moto 360 (Lenovo) | ||
| Tablets | |||
| Large screen | Apple iPad Air | ||
| Small Screen | Apple iPad Mini | ||
| eBook Readers | Amazon Kindle | ||
| Industrial, rugged | Panasonic Toughbook FZ-G1 | ||
| Notebooks/Laptops | |||
| Ultraportables & Ultrabooks (SSD) | Apple MacBook Air (13") | ||
| Convertible/Detachable (11"-13") | Microsoft Surface Pro 3 | ||
| Productivity notebooks (14"-15.6") | Apple MacBook Pro | ||
| Large screen (16" or greater) | Lenovo Essential G Series Laptop | ||
| Industrial, rugged | Panasonic Toughbook Series | ||
| Technology Innovation | |||
| Software | EyeVerify Eyeprint Verification | ||
| Hardware | Uber (Ridesharing Service) | ||
| Mobile Device Hardware | |||
| Accessories | Duracell Powermat (DPM) wireless charging | ||
| Mobile Software | |||
| SmartPhone and/or tablet OS | Google Android | ||
| Application Development (Consumer) | Adobe Air | ||
| Mobile Gaming Platforms | Electronic Arts | ||
| Browsers & Enhancements | Google Chrome | ||
| Network Software & Services & Analytics | Ericsson | ||
| Speech-Based Services | Google Voice Search | ||
| Productivity | Office 365 for iOS | ||
| Wireless Communications | |||
| Cellular Network Hardware | Verizon Wireless LTE Network | ||
| Cellular Network Software & Services | Verizon Wireless | ||
| Device & Network Analytics | CarrierIQ | ||
| Wi-Fi | Boingo Wi-Fi service | ||
| Femtocells/Small Cells/Signal Boosters | Airvana's Hubbub Femtocell | ||
| Mobile VoIP | Microsoft Skype | ||
| Mobile Apps | |||
| Testing/Certification | Keynote Platform | ||
| Enterprise Mobility | |||
| Platforms | Qualcomm The 2net Platform and 2net Hub | ||
| Mobile Video Conferencing | Vidyo | ||
| Application Development (Native & Web) | IBM Worklight | ||
| Mobile Device Management (MDM) | AirWatch by VMware MDM | ||
| Mobile App Management (MAM) | AirWatch by VMware MAM | ||
| Mobile Content Management (MCM) | Dropbox | ||
| Integrated Mobile Management (Suite) | AirWatch By VMware EMM Suite | ||
| Messaging & Alerts | |||
| Alerting Services | Google Alerts | ||
| Integrated Messaging | |||
| Mobile Services | |||
| On-Device | AirWatch by VMware | ||
| Biometrics | EyeVerify Eyeprint Verification | ||
| Content Delivery | |||
| File sharing (Cloud) | Box | ||
| Location Based Services | Google Maps / Navigation | ||
| Social Networking | |||
| Prevent Texting While Driving | Safely Go by Location Labs | ||
| Streaming music | Pandora Internet Radio | ||
| Mobile Video Services | Microsoft Skype | ||
| Mobile Search | |||
| Customer Care | Nuance Mobile Customer Service | ||
| Mobile Marketing | |||
| Mobile Couponing | Scanbuy | ||
| Mobile Marketing Platforms | Phunware MaaS | ||
| Mobile Advertising | Google AdMob | ||
| Mobile Ad Networks | Opera MediaWorks | ||
| Mobile Ad & App Analytics | Flurry by Yahoo | ||
| Near Field Comms (NFC) | Samsung NFC | ||
| Mobile Commerce | |||
| Mobile Purchase of Digital Assets | Boku | ||
| Mobile Cash Transfer | SAP mCommerce | ||
| Mobile Payments | PayPal | ||
| Integrated Mobile Commerce | Ericsson Wallet Platform | ||
| Mobile Banking and Payments | SAP mBanking Solutions | ||
| Rookie of the Year | SmartThings (A Samsung Electronics Company) | ||
| M&A Transaction | Microsoft acquires Nokia | ||
| Enterprise Product Innovation of the Year | Atheer Labs | ||
| 2015 A-LIST IN M2M AWARDS | |||
| A-List M2M Company of Excellence | |||
| M2M Cellular Service Provider of the Year | AT&T | ||
| M2M Satellite Service Provider of the Year | Orbcomm | ||
| M2M IoT Enabler Company of the Year | Numerex | ||
| M2M Semiconductor / Module Company of the Year | ARM | ||
| M2M Sensor Company of the Year | GE | ||
| M2M Enabling Technology of the Year | ThingWorx, A PTC Business | ||
| M2M Emerging Company of the Year | Camgian Microsystems | ||
| M2M Embedded Hardware Company of the Year | Sierra Wireless | ||
| M2M App Development / Enablement Platform of the Year | ThingWorx, a PTC Business | ||
| M2M OSS BSS Platform of the Year | Jasper Wireless | ||
| M2M Enterprise Software Company of the Year | SAP | ||
| M2M Large System Integrator Company of the Year | IBM | ||
| M2M Network Equipment / Technology Company of the Year | Ericsson | ||
| M2M Project/Deployment of the Year | AT&T-GM | ||
| M2M Innovative Product / Solution of the Year | AT&T (for OnAsset Implementation) | ||
| M2M Security Platform of the Year | Numerex | ||
| Gateways for Branch Offices, Fast Food, Casual Dining, etc. | Cradlepoint | ||
| M2M Battery Technology/Product of the Year | Panasonic | ||
| M2M Enabling /company of the Year | Axeda | ||
| A-List IoT Company of Excellence | |||
| Connected Home Device of the Year | Nest Labs (a Google Company) | ||
| Connected Home Company of the Year | |||
| Connected Home Retail Outlet of the Year | Amazon | ||
| Connected Home Platform of the Year | Revolv (a Google Nest Company) | ||
| Connected Car Device of the Year | Delphi Connect | ||
| Connected Car Platform of the Year | Ericsson | ||
| Consumer Wellness Product of the Year | Fitbit | ||
| Personal Emergency Response Company of the Year | Philips Lifeline | ||
| IoT Emerging Company of the Year | SenseIoT | ||
| IoT Innovative Product of the Year | Camgian Microsystems | ||
| Most Connected Device Platform | wot.io | ||
| Connected Vehicle of the Year | Audi A3 | ||
| Smart Appliance of the Year | Samsung | ||
| 2015 BAMBOO MOBILE GREEN TECHNOLOGY AWARDS | |||
| Consumer Mobile Recycling/Buyback Program (In-store) | ecoATM | ||
| Consumer Mobile Recycling/Buyback Program (Online) | Best Buy | ||
| Consumer Mobile Recycling/Buyback Program (Overall) | Best Buy | ||
| Business Mobile Recycling/Buyback Program (Overall) | Arrow Value Recovery | ||
| Recycling/Buyback Support Vendor | HYLA Mobile | ||
| Most Eco-Focused Carrier | Sprint | ||
| Best Green Designed Device/Product | Apple | ||
| Eco/Green Innovator | HYLA Mobile | ||
| 2015 CUSTOMER & DIGITAL EXPERIENCE AWARDS | |||
| Top Wireless Business Experience Award (Carrier) | AT&T | ||
| Top Wireless Consumer Experience Award (Carrier) | AT&T | ||
| Top Creative Digital Experience Award | Samsung Mobile | ||
| Best Purchasing Experience for Business Users | Verizon Wireless | ||
| Best Purchasing Experience for Consumers | T-Mobile | ||
| Top Customer & Digital Experience Platform | Samsung Knox | ||
About Compass Intelligence
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