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KORE Delivers Record First Quarter Revenue as IoT Global Leader Approaches Public Listing

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KORE, a leader in IoT Solutions, reported preliminary Q1 2021 revenue of $55.3 million, reflecting strong year-over-year growth. The company emphasizes the benefits of a unified provider in IoT deployment, with significant momentum from a major new order from its largest customer. KORE's Critical Asset Monitoring solution launched on AWS Marketplace, aiming to address global supply chain challenges. Additionally, KORE was recognized by Gartner as a leader in Managed IoT Connectivity Services for the second consecutive year.

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  • Q1 2021 revenue of $55.3 million, showing double-digit year-over-year growth.
  • Significant new IoT Solutions order from the largest customer.
  • Launch of Critical Asset Monitoring solution on AWS Marketplace.
  • Recognized by Gartner as a Leader in Managed IoT Connectivity Services.
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KORE, a global leader in Internet of Things (“IoT”) Solutions and worldwide IoT Connectivity-as-a-Service (“CaaS”), today reported preliminary first quarter fiscal 2021 revenue results, marking double-digit year-over-year revenue growth.

Momentum strong for global IoT leader KORE on run-up to public listing. (Photo: Business Wire)

Momentum strong for global IoT leader KORE on run-up to public listing. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Our record first quarter revenue and ongoing strong financial performance demonstrate that customers value the benefits of partnering with a single provider who enables them to deploy, manage and scale IoT solutions,” said KORE President and CEO Romil Bahl. “We’re in the early stages of an IoT revolution that is changing the way businesses and organizations operate, and we remain focused on executing our proven strategy to drive superior returns.”

The company announced first quarter ended March 31, 2021 preliminary revenue results of $55.3 million. The opportunity to cross-sell and upsell its installed base of 3,600 enterprise customers remains a key growth driver for KORE and this has fueled momentum at the end of the quarter with a significant new IoT Solutions order received from the company’s largest customer.

Fulfilling its promise to simplify the deployment of end-to-end IoT solutions, KORE made its Critical Asset Monitoring solution available in AWS Marketplace during the first quarter.

This offering comes at a time when the global supply chain is stressed. Powered by Sony Visilion, KORE Critical Asset Monitoring is a comprehensive solution that enables businesses to visualize and mitigate the risks associated with global, multi-modal supply chain operations and certifies chain of custody.

The IoT industry has taken notice of the leadership position KORE has established. In the first quarter of 2021, KORE was recognized for its completeness of vision and ability to execute being named by Gartner as a Leader in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services. This honor represents the second consecutive year that KORE has significantly advanced up and to the right of the leaders’ quadrant. Additionally, IoT Breakthrough Awards selected KORE’s eSIM Device Validation tool for Innovative Solution of the Year.

The company continues its march toward an anticipated third-quarter public listing through a merger with Cerberus Telecom Acquisition Corp. (“CTAC” NYSE: CTAC.U, CTAC, CTAC WS), a special purpose acquisition company affiliated with Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. On March 12, 2021 KORE had announced its intention to list on NYSE through a merger with Cerberus Telecom Acquisition Corp (CTAC), and on April 8, CTAC filed an S-4 with the SEC in connection with the merger. On May 14, 2021, CTAC filed

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What were KORE's preliminary revenue results for Q1 2021?

KORE reported preliminary revenue of $55.3 million for Q1 2021.

How did KORE perform in terms of year-over-year revenue growth?

KORE achieved double-digit year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2021.

What is the Critical Asset Monitoring solution launched by KORE?

The Critical Asset Monitoring solution helps businesses manage risks in global supply chains and is available on AWS Marketplace.

What recognition did KORE receive from Gartner in 2021?

KORE was named a Leader in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services by Gartner.

When is KORE's anticipated public listing?

KORE is expected to go public in the third quarter of 2021 through a merger with Cerberus Telecom Acquisition Corp (CTAC).

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