Bsquare
| Company type | Public (formerly) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software systems, Internet of Things |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | William Baxter, Elizabeth Baxter |
| Fate | Acquired by Kontron in 2023; delisted from Nasdaq |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
Area served | Global |
| Products | SquareOne device management platform, OS licensing, device management solutions, development services |
Number of employees | 250 (2015) |
| Parent | Kontron (since 2023) |
Bsquare operated as a provider of software systems for the Internet of Things (IoT), functioning also as a technology distributor and system integrator based in Seattle, Washington. The company offered support to OEMs, ODMs, and corporate clients through OS licensing, device management solutions, and expert development services.
Around 2015, Bsquare’s global workforce numbered approximately 250 employees. Following its acquisition by Kontron in 2023, the company was removed from trading on Nasdaq.
History
Established in 1994 by William and Elizabeth Baxter, Bsquare was listed publicly on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
In 2008, the firm enhanced its automated testing capabilities by acquiring TestQuest. Later, in 2011, Bsquare expanded its software footprint across the United Kingdom and Europe through the acquisition of MPC Data Limited, a UK-based company.
On December 6, 2023, Kontron America finalized the purchase of an 82.69% controlling interest in the Seattle-headquartered enterprise.
Industry services and products
Bsquare’s core offerings focused on business-to-business technology solutions built around SquareOne, a device management platform designed to facilitate smart IoT deployments. As an AWS Technology Partner, the company combined AWS cloud services with its own proprietary technologies.
Its portfolio also included hardware engineering, platform-level software creation, mobile application development, quality assurance and testing services, volume licensing arrangements, training programs, and technical support. The operating systems supported encompassed Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows IoT.
Global locations
| Region | Office |
|---|---|
| North America | Seattle, Washington, United States (Headquarters) |
| Europe | Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom |