FloLive’s Nir Shalom has been named in the top-50 SaaS CEOs of 2021 as chosen by the Software Report.

The UK-based IoT connectivity company provides 5G network products and a full suite of global cellular connectivity services for IoT use cases, both privately and over the cloud.

Each year, the Software Report weights the quality and consistency of thousands of nomination submissions, conducting rigorous external research into company milestones, vision, leadership and technology. Through this process, 50 chief executive officers are highlighted who epitomise the largest, fastest growing and most unique software companies who are driving their industry forward.

“We are excited to include Nir Shalom in our top 50 SaaS CEOs,” said Jonathan Carlos, managing editor from the Software Report. “Nir has demonstrated his broad vision and his strong leadership skills, and FloLive’s cutting-edge technology is gaining an increasing amount of market recognition under his guidance and steering. Nir has showcased not only his skill in business – growing revenues by 120% since he joined the company – but he also cultivates a sound work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.”

Shalom said he was honoured to be included on such a prestigious list of CEOs who were truly doing great work across the software industry.

“FloLive has developed a unique strategy for removing the inherent friction between networking and global connectivity, and our modern, cloud-native platform is opening doors for mobile operators and enterprises alike who want to benefit from IoT and 5G,” he said. “The product speaks for itself and I’m happy to see the growing buzz and attention we’re getting from both industry experts and our own peers.”

The company’s FloNet provides enterprises and mobile operators with compliant, performant and globally agnostic connectivity. The platform encompasses a wide range of services to market verticals, from a full GSM IoT-oriented core network, through to IoT BSS, device and eSIM management and targeted IoT vertical offerings, all provided as-a-service via FloLive’s global cloud.

The Software Report is a comprehensive source for market research and insights, business news, investment activity and corporate actions related to the software sector. Based in New York, the firm is run by a team of editors, writers and media professionals knowledgeable on software and the various companies, executives and investors that make up the sector.