Digi International Inc. acquired Jolt Software, Inc., a solutions provider to the convenience store and food and beverage industries, marking a significant milestone for Digi’s SmartSense business in advancing operational intelligence and compliance automation across foodservice, grocery, convenience, healthcare and other verticals.
“This acquisition positions Digi to deepen customer engagement, expand our market footprint, and accelerate ARR growth,“ says Ron Konezny, president and CEO of Digi International. “Jolt’s proven platform and customer base complement SmartSense’s IoT-driven compliance and analytics capabilities. Together, we’re making a strategic step forward in our mission to deliver intelligent automation and operational excellence across industries.”
“This powerful combination redefines how our customers manage compliance and daily operations,” says Guy Yehiav, president of SmartSense by Digi. “By joining forces, we’re delivering intelligent, scalable tools that drive accountability, efficiency, and performance across multi-site environments. Our solutions empower customers with prescriptive actions that help them meet their critical objectives and create exceptional experiences for their own customers."
Key takeaways:
· The acquisition supports Digi’s strategy to expand annual recurring revenues (ARR) through high-value, scalable subscription offerings. Jolt will be integrated into SmartSense and will report results as part of the IoT Solutions segment.
· SmartSense provides real-time monitoring, sensor technology, and prescriptive analytics coupled with Jolt’s intuitive digital task workflows, employee scheduling, communication tools, and label printing and management.
· Together, these capabilities will empower organizations to automate compliance tasks and reduce operational risk; streamline daily workflows for frontline teams; increase efficiency and accountability across multi-site operations; improve food safety, regulatory adherence, and team performance; and dynamic label printing that empowers teams to boost accuracy, cut costs, and ensure compliance.
