Zack Kowalski of Inseego Honored as a 2026 CRN® Channel Chief
Rhea-AI Summary
Inseego (Nasdaq: INSG) announced that Zack Kowalski, Senior Vice President, Business Development, was named to the 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list on Feb. 9, 2026. Kowalski, who joined Inseego in 2025 with 17+ years' industry experience, has reshaped the channel program to emphasize cloud services, remote management, and recurring revenue for partners.
The recognition highlights leadership in channel strategy and partner enablement, and CRN's list is featured on CRN.com beginning Feb. 2, 2026.
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News Market Reaction – INSG
On the day this news was published, INSG gained 2.67%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
INSG gained 6.4% while peers LTRX (4.75%), CRNT (5.31%), BKTI (1.33%), AUDC (2.96%), and SILC (4.43%) also rose, indicating a broadly positive sector tone alongside the company-specific news.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03 | Trade show participation | Positive | -5.9% | Announcement of MWC 2026 participation and 5G-Advanced solution showcases. |
| Jan 20 | Product partnership | Positive | -1.3% | AT&T Business adds Inseego Wavemaker FX4200 to its 5G FWA portfolio. |
| Jan 14 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +0.6% | Scheduling of Q4 2025 earnings release and conference call on Feb 19, 2026. |
| Jan 14 | Capital structure action | Positive | +0.6% | Repurchase and retirement of all Series E preferred stock at a discount. |
| Dec 04 | Corporate milestone | Positive | +4.4% | Nasdaq closing bell ceremony marking 25 years as a listed company. |
Recent positive corporate and partnership announcements have sometimes seen mixed or negative next-day price reactions.
Over recent months, INSG has highlighted milestones spanning events, partnerships, and balance sheet actions. In December 2025, it marked its 25th anniversary on Nasdaq. In January 2026, it strengthened its capital structure by repurchasing Series E preferred stock and set an February 19, 2026 earnings date. It also announced AT&T’s selection of the Wavemaker FX4200 and participation in MWC 2026, though those updates saw negative short-term price moves. Today’s executive recognition fits into this broader narrative of positioning around 5G and FWA leadership.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Inseego has an active S-3 shelf filed on 2025-10-14, allowing it to offer up to $50,000,000 of various securities over time for general corporate purposes and working capital. The filing notes existing shares outstanding of 15,212,522 and approximately 3,018,304 warrants as of September 30, 2025. The shelf had not been used yet and was not effective as of the provided context.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights industry recognition for Inseego’s channel leadership as it focuses on 5G and fixed wireless access solutions. It follows recent milestones including preferred stock repurchase and preparations for Q4 2025 results on February 19, 2026. Investors may track execution around enterprise 5G growth, revenue mix shifts toward FWA, and liquidity metrics such as Q3 2025 cash of $14.6M. The unused $50,000,000 S-3 shelf also provides flexibility for future capital needs.
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fixed wireless access (FWA) technical
mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) technical
iot technical
5g technical
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG), a global leader in 5G mobile broadband and 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) devices, today announced that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Zack Kowalski, Inseego’s Senior Vice President, Business Development, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.
Mr. Kowalski joined Inseego in 2025 and rapidly applied his more than 17 years of experience building and scaling strategic partnerships, business operations, and supply chains across the wireless and IoT industries. At Inseego, he has transformed the company’s channel program to better serve its partners and empower them with new solutions to expand their own service offerings. That includes a renewed focus on cloud services, remote management, and recurring revenue streams.
Mr. Kowalski joined Inseego from Kajeet, where he spent 13 years helping transform the company from a consumer Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) into a leading IoT service provider in the education, healthcare, and transportation markets. During his tenure at Kajeet, Mr. Kowalski was instrumental in expanding the adoption of Inseego products into new verticals, while forging meaningful partnerships across the ecosystem. Mr. Kowalski also played a leading role in launching Kajeet’s in-vehicle connectivity solutions and has significant experience serving that market segment.
“With solutions like our FX4200 and its cloud management for business FWA as its foundation, we have supercharged our channel program, making it easier than ever for our partners to capitalize on the immense growth potential in enterprise 5G,” said Mr. Kowalski. “We’re looking forward to further expanding this program in 2026, with new solutions, enhanced programs for our partners, and new innovations they can leverage to grow their own businesses. Our goal is to be the partner of choice for 5G innovation within the enterprise.”
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation, and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion, and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.
CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning Feb. 2 at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs
About Inseego Corp.
Inseego Corp (Nasdaq: INSG) is a leading provider of cloud-managed, wireless broadband connectivity solutions. Inseego’s comprehensive hardware portfolio, combined with its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for device, network, and subscriber management, enables seamless business connectivity and simplifies subscription management, wireless deployments, and network operations for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), IoT, and mobile networking. As an early pioneer in mobile broadband and a leading innovator in 5G for business, Inseego has delivered over 10 generations of solutions that provide unmatched speed, security, and reliability for businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. For more information about Inseego, visit www.inseego.com
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