A Decade of Designing
Mobility for Enterprise.
Since 2011, NEXA has grown from a small IoT design firm into one of the world’s most trusted enterprise mobility partners. What began with a focus on custom Android devices evolved into a full-stack capability — from design and manufacturing to lifecycle management.
Over the years, we’ve helped large enterprises modernize their operations through purpose-built hardware and scalable mobility ecosystems. Each milestone has been driven by one simple idea: to make enterprise mobility easier, smarter, and more secure for the people who rely on it every day.
Our Story So Far
| 2011 | Social Mobile is founded in Miami, Florida. |
| 2012 | Social Mobile devices become available in over 10,000 retail stores across the United States. |
| 2013 | The X500 launches exclusively through T-Mobile USA. |
| 2014 | Signs first private-label agreement with Roam Mobility, launching an unlocked device into Canadian retail stores. |
| 2015 | Becomes a key partner for MediaTek in the United States. |
| 2016 | Awarded a Mobile Application Distribution Agreement (MADA) license by Google, becoming a certified Android OEM partner. |
| 2017 | Completes its first carrier certification with AT&T. |
| 2018 |
Surpasses 10 million devices deployed globally. The company pivots away from consumer devices to focus exclusively on enterprise mobility. |
| 2019 |
Wins RFP to design the first-ever digital badge for Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. Launches Mambo EMM, an Android Enterprise approved SaaS platform for device management. |
| 2020 |
Develops the VaxCare Hub, the first non-mobile form factor certified by Google, used to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Designs a custom mobility solution that streamlines DoorDash’s merchant deployments worldwide. |
| 2021 | Named the fastest-growing tech company in South Florida with 538% revenue growth. |
| 2022 |
Achieves ISO27001 certification for information security. Partners with Qualcomm to design a custom 5G tactical mobile solution for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command under a Congressional SBIR contract. |
| 2023 |
Becomes 1 of only 15 validated Android Enterprise Gold partners worldwide. Rhino Mobility earns Android Enterprise Recommended status and approval from all major U.S. carriers. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Opens a new office and expands manufacturing footprint in India. Wins Google’s Android Solution Innovator of the Year award. |
| 2024 |
Opens its brand-new 20,000 sq ft design and engineering headquarters in Hollywood, FL. Wins the ETMA Innovation of the Year Award. |
| 2025 |
Among the first to achieve T-Priority certification for T-Mobile first responder devices. Expands its manufacturing footprint in Taiwan to meet TAA compliance. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies in America. Recognized as a 2025 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner. Social Mobile rebrands as NEXA, ushering in the next generation of enterprise mobility. Enters a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. |
| 2026 |
Acquires Sonim Technologies, a leading provider of rugged mobile solutions. Expands its manufacturing footprint in Vietnam. |
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About Us
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Management Team
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