Quake Global
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology, Asset tracking, RFID, M2M communication |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | San Diego , United States |
Key people | Polina Braunstein (President and CEO) |
| Products | Asset monitoring systems, location services, data analytics, RFID and BLE technologies, M2M communication devices |
Quake Global is a technology firm focused on developing products for asset monitoring, location services, and data analytics. The company creates and deploys asset tracking systems designed for facilities or campuses, primarily utilizing RFID and BLE technologies. In 2012, Quake Global was ranked 82nd on the Inc. 5000 list within the San Diego Metropolitan Area. Its main office is located in San Diego.
Company
Established in 1998, Quake Global specializes in asset tracking solutions based on RFID technology and manufactures machine-to-machine (M2M) communication devices that operate over cellular or satellite networks to enable worldwide device management. The company’s offerings cater to sectors such as healthcare and law enforcement. By the year 2020, more than 1.5 million of its devices had been deployed across upwards of 150 countries.
In 2010, Quake Global expanded its transportation tracking capabilities through the acquisition of Stellar Satellite Communications from Orbcomm. The purchase of Odin, an RFID-focused company, in 2012 marked Quake Global’s entry into the healthcare market and enhanced its expertise in RF M2M technology. The organization possesses seventeen patents and maintains a global client base.
A collaboration with SkyWave Global Communications in 2012 led to the creation of QPRO, a high-speed data transmission platform integrated with Russia’s Inmarsat satellite network. Prominent customers include Volvo, Komatsu, Caterpillar, Hitachi, Faria, and Bell Equipment.
The acquisition of Skynet Healthcare Technologies in 2019 introduced BLE active technology to complement Quake Global’s existing passive RFID solutions and facilitated entry into the senior living industry.
Since 2003, Polina Braunstein has held the roles of president and CEO. During her tenure, she has overseen significant expansion in both market presence and technological offerings. Braunstein was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2009 and earned recognition as a Top Influential Nominee in 2011. She holds a Master of Science degree in business and industrial engineering from Novocherkassk State Polytechnic University.
Awards and recognition
In 2011, Quake Global reported revenues totaling $26.2 million with a three-year growth rate of 30%. The company appeared on the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 list in both 2008 and 2009, underscoring its status as one of the fastest-growing private technology enterprises.