nPhase is the name for the new joint venture between Verizon Wireless and Qualcomm. 
nPhase, which formally has begun operations, draws it name from the original Chicago-based machine-to-machine (M2M) pioneer launched in 2003. The new nPhase will be led by original founder and CEO Steve Pazol, who will serve as the company president.
The company's Board of Directors includes:
- Steve Pazol, president, nPhase
- Len Lauer, chief operating officer, Qualcomm
- Jack Plating, chief operating officer, Verizon Wireless
- Andrew Gilbert, executive vice president and president, QIS and Europe, Qualcomm
- Anthony Lewis, vice president, Open Development, Verizon Wireless
