Arch Rock Corporation - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Reference Code: GDTC276359SA Publication Date: MAY 2011
501 2nd St. Ste 410 Phone +1 866 9256754 Revenue NA
San Francisco, CA Fax +1 415 2780441 Net Profit NA
94107 Website www.archrock.com Employees NA
Industry Technology and
United States Exchange
Communications
Company Overview
Arch Rock Corporation (Arch Rock) is a US-based systems and software company. It is engaged in developing products and
technology for wireless sensor networks. The company provides IP-based wireless sensor network (WSN) technologies for Smart
Grid applications, and energy and environmental monitoring. The product portfolio of the company includes Arch Rock Energy
Optimizer, Enterprise Dashboard and Analytics, Network Infrastructure and Data Aggregation, and Wireless Sensor Nodes and
Accessories.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title Arch Rock Corporation, SWOT Analysis
David E. Culler Chairman Strengths Weaknesses
Roland Acra Chief Executive Officer
Energy Optimizer Privately Held Company
Forest Baskett Director
Rob Coneybeer Director Strong and Diverse Partner Base Dependence on the US
Kevin Surace Director
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
Opportunities Threats
Web Standards-Based Wireless Security Vulnerabilities – SmartGrid
Key Competitors Mesh Platform
OPOWER, Inc. Rapid Technological Changes
Smarter Grids Technology
Trilliant Incorporated
OpenPeak Inc.
Tendril Networks, Inc. Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, GlobalData
GridPoint, Inc.
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
Recent Developments
Jun 07, 2010: Arch Rock Introduces PhyNet-Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure
May 03, 2010: Arch Rock Expands IPv6-Based PhyNet Wireless Sensor Network Family With New Entry-level
Server
Jan 11, 2010: IBM To Support Arch Rock's Phynet Wireless Sensor Network In Active Energy Manager
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, GlobalData
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Arch Rock Corporation - Key Facts................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Arch Rock Corporation - Key Employees....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Arch Rock Corporation - Key Employee Biographies .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Arch Rock Corporation - Major Products and Services.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Arch Rock Corporation - History .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Arch Rock Corporation - Locations And Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Head Office.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 2 – Company Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Arch Rock Corporation - Business Description ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Arch Rock Corporation - SWOT Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SWOT Analysis - Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Arch Rock Corporation - Strengths........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Strength - Energy Optimizer............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Strength - Strong and Diverse Partner Base................................................................................................................................................... 11
Strength - Comprehensive Product Portfolio................................................................................................................................................... 11
Arch Rock Corporation - Weaknesses................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Weakness - Privately Held Company.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Weakness - Dependence on the US............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Arch Rock Corporation - Opportunities.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Opportunity - Web Standards-Based Wireless Mesh Platform ....................................................................................................................... 12
Opportunity - Smarter Grids Technology ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Opportunity - Electricity Demand in the US..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Opportunity - R&D Activities............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Arch Rock Corporation - Threats ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Threat - Security Vulnerabilities – SmartGrid.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Threat - Rapid Technological Changes........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Arch Rock Corporation - Key Competitors ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Section 3 – Company’s Recent Developments............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Jun 07, 2010: Arch Rock Introduces PhyNet-Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure .................................................................................... 16
May 03, 2010: Arch Rock Expands IPv6-Based PhyNet Wireless Sensor Network Family With New Entry-level Server ............................. 16
Jan 11, 2010: IBM To Support Arch Rock's Phynet Wireless Sensor Network In Active Energy Manager .................................................... 17
Section 4 – Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Methodology .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
About GlobalData .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Contact Us ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
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