Cellular IoT security partnership expansion by Aeris and Bridge Alliance, dedicated to introducing the first comprehensive solution for IoT security to businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.
Aeris Communications and Bridge Alliance have joined forces to bring Aeris IoT Watchtower, a fully integrated and agentless cellular IoT security solution, to enterprises in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This partnership aims to address the increasing cybersecurity challenges faced by APAC enterprises as IoT devices become top targets for corporate cyber-attacks.
The Aeris IoT Watchtower solution provides comprehensive visibility into the cyber risks of cellular IoT devices and offers tools to detect, prevent, or limit damage from cyber-attacks. It operates seamlessly within the existing cellular data path, delivering real-time protection with zero friction. Crucially, it does not require special SIM cards, agents, or complex network rerouting.
The expansion of Aeris IoT Watchtower in APAC comes at a time when cellular IoT connections are rapidly growing worldwide. Sectors like automotive and utilities are increasingly adopting cellular IoT to improve operational efficiency and develop new revenue streams. Forrester research highlights that IoT devices are now the primary target of corporate cyber-attacks, underscoring the critical need for end-to-end visibility and control.
Aeris IoT Watchtower is already available in the US and Europe, and this partnership extends its availability to enterprises across APAC. The solution consists of two critical components - "Awareness" and "Enforcement" - and delivers enterprise IoT visibility and control to detect IoT security breaches, reducing the impact of any IoT security event.
Moreover, Aeris IoT Watchtower provides regular risk assessments and device insights to improve operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. The global number of cellular IoT connections has been growing rapidly, with 1.1 billion connected cellular IoT devices currently in use and expected growth at a 16% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next three years.
Mark Cratsenburg, the chief commercial officer for the IoT Business Unit at Aeris, emphasises the ease of use of Aeris IoT Watchtower. He stated, "Aeris IoT Watchtower is designed to provide enterprises with complete visibility into their cellular IoT security risks, without the need for additional hardware or complex network changes."
Ong Geok Chwee, the CEO of Bridge Alliance, considers the launch a milestone in enhancing security for the IoTA platform. He said, "This partnership is a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering secure and reliable IoT connectivity solutions to our members and their customers."
Aeris Communications will be participating as a Diamond Sponsor at the Bridge Alliance CXO Forum 2025 on 17 November. The commercial launch of Aeris IoT Watchtower in Asia-Pacific is happening for Bridge Alliance Member Operators (BMOs) and their customers.
As enterprises face unprecedented challenges in securing their growing cellular IoT deployments, Aeris IoT Watchtower offers a solution that provides real-time protection with zero friction. This partnership between Aeris Communications and Bridge Alliance is expected to boost security and regulatory compliance for enterprise IoT deployments in the region.
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Aeris IoT Watchtower, now available in the APAC region, offers enterprise IoT visibility and control, addressing the growing cybersecurity challenges posed by IoT devices within the region. The solution's components, "Awareness" and "Enforcement," provide real-time protection, regular risk assessments, and device insights, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance in the data-and-cloud-computing era. This technology-driven partnership between Aeris Communications and Bridge Alliance also aims to bolster security for the IoT platform in the Asia-Pacific, helping enterprises safeguard their expanding cellular IoT deployments.
