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About Pelion

Pelion is an IoT MVNO powered by decades of industry experience

Founded as one of the first IoT-focused MVNOs as Stream Technologies in 2000, Pelion now boasts more than 1,000 enterprise clients across a wide range of industries.

With a proven track record of being first to market with technologies such as LPWAN, eSIM and 5G, Pelion has always been at the heart of IoT connectivity providing customers with what they need most.

60+

Employees

1,000+

Enterprise customers

20+

Years of know-how

Our
history

Pelion has seen significant evolution within the business over the past 20 years, with periods of investment by technology giants such as Arm and Softbank Group International.

Now as an independent company backed by Scottish Equity Partners, Pelion continues to bring deep industry knowledge to a rapidly expanding portfolio of customers.

We give all our customers knowledge to get ahead. With us, they benefit from a deep understanding of IoT trends and technologies, honed over two decades of industry leadership.

2000

Founded: Stream launches MVNO, delivering IoT Connectivity

2004

Steam launches first data tariff packages tailored for devices

2007

Launch of OaSys IoT Connectivity Management Platform

2012

High availability, message-based routing architecture for non-IP addresses introduced

2014

IoT-X:OaSys becomes IoT-X; releases new third-party platform-as-a-service adoption

2018

Stream acquired by Arm; rebranded as Arm Pelion Connectivity; Pelion introduces eUICC-enabled SIMs to market

2019

Arm Pelion included in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services

2020

Arm divests Pelion under Softbank

2022

Spinout from Softbank; Pelion management team takes company independent

2024

Migration to V7 of the Pelion Portal – enhanced customer capabilities for managing IoT subscription

2025

Launch of Pelion Plans

The Team
Behind Pelion

Dave Weidner

Dave Weidner

CEO

Dave is the mastermind behind our innovation, with a knack for tech, telecoms, mergers, venture capital, and private equity. His leadership? Thoughtful but challenging—pushing creativity and growth in all the right ways. With his bold vision for tech, sustainability, and profitability, Dave is propelling Pelion to new heights, making sure we and our partners keep delivering on our promises.

Alan Tait

Alan Tait

CTO

Alan’s a no-nonsense tech pro, blending deep expertise with a straight-to-the-point approach. Forget the jargon—he focuses on tech that actually moves the needle for business. With his sharp commercial sense and results-driven mindset, Alan’s a key player in driving Pelion’s innovation and customer success.

Lorna Barclay

Lorna Barclay

CFO

Lorna’s a finance whiz with a track record that speaks volumes. A University of Glasgow grad and ACA pro, she’s rocked high-impact roles at Zilch Technology and Soho House. With her expertise in financial reporting, M&A, and strategy, Lorna is driving Pelion’s growth and stability with top-notch financial leadership.

Naill Strachan

Naill Strachan

CCO

Niall’s the perfect mix of commercial savvy, tech expertise, and product strategy. He’s all about solving real-world challenges with IoT while building for the future. With his curious mindset and strong leadership, Niall drives innovation and fosters collaboration, helping Pelion and its clients seize new opportunities and achieve success.

Scott Ewing

Scott Ewing

CIO

Scott’s the mastermind behind Pelion’s info security strategies, blending deep tech knowledge with a passion for pushing boundaries. He ensures efficient, secure cloud computing—whether public, private, or hybrid—while keeping risks in check. With his sharp eye for detail and clear communication, Scott’s a true leader in keeping Pelion and our clients safe and sound.

Scott Ferguson

Scott Ferguson

Head of Growth

Scott is a seasoned marketing leader with a strong record of driving growth for fast growing international brands. With over a decade in telecoms, from Vodafone to GoFibre, he excels at positioning and scaling in competitive markets. He also brings experience across cybersecurity, automotive and ecommerce, offering a broad strategic perspective.

Pelion sustainability

Pelion unites community and innovation for a sustainable, inclusive, and ethically-driven future .

We strive to be a catalyst for positive change by integrating environmental responsibility and societal well-being into the very heart of our operations.