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G+D Consolidates Position in IoT

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has acquired MECOMO AG, a specialist in tracking and tracing solutions for an undisclosed sum.

Munich-based MECOMO is a software systems house that provides end-to-end (E2E) telematics solutions for industrial and logistics enterprises. Founded in 2000, the company is the market leader in German-speaking Europe for the digitalisation of fleet-based logistics processes. In addition, its connected solutions promote climate-friendly operations in supply chains where goods are shipped via different modes of transport.

G+D acquired the Pod Group, an Enterprise Network Operator (ENO) specialising in scalable, mobile-networked solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) in 2021. With the acquisition of MECOMO, G+D says it is now taking the next step in expanding its IoT product portfolio and offering solutions from a single source.