Bridge Alliance and Aeris Partner to Launch Integrated Cellular IoT Security Solution in Asia-Pacific
Bridge Alliance and Aeris Partner to Launch Integrated Cellular IoT Security Solution in Asia-Pacific
Bridge Alliance, a collective of leading mobile network operators across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has extended its collaboration with Aeris Communications, Inc., a worldwide provider of cellular IoT platforms and solutions, to launch what is described as the world’s first fully integrated cellular IoT security solution for enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region.
In an official statement released last Thursday, Bridge Alliance revealed it is working with Aeris to introduce Aeris IoT Watchtower—an agentless, frictionless platform designed to deliver full visibility into the cyber risks facing enterprise IoT devices, as well as provide tools to prevent or minimize the impact of cyber-attacks.
This agreement expands upon an existing partnership where Aeris supplies cellular IoT connectivity management for Bridge Alliance Member Operators (BMOs) using the Aeris IoT Accelerator (IoTA) platform.
The announcement highlights that enterprises are increasingly challenged to secure expanding cellular IoT deployments, with IoT devices becoming primary targets for cyber attackers seeking entry into enterprise systems. Forrester research indicates IoT devices have become the leading vector for corporate cyber-attacks.
Current IoT connectivity solutions, however, fall short in providing comprehensive visibility and control that businesses need to identify and address such security threats.
Simultaneously, sectors like automotive and utilities are leveraging cellular IoT to generate new revenue streams and enhance operational efficiency.
According to Berg Insights, there are 1.1 billion connected cellular IoT devices globally, with projections showing a 16% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next three years. Asia-Pacific is witnessing similar momentum, with 170 million connected devices currently in use—a figure anticipated to nearly double by 2030.
Bridge Alliance and Aeris are addressing this critical gap with the Aeris IoT Watchtower, which features two main pillars: “Awareness” and “Enforcement.” This solution grants enterprises advanced visibility and control over IoT devices, helping detect security breaches and substantially lessen the effects of any cyber incident.
The platform also provides regular risk assessments and device intelligence, enabling greater operational efficiency and supporting regulatory compliance.
Already available in the US and Europe, Aeris IoT Watchtower is now being deployed throughout Asia-Pacific via the Bridge Alliance partnership.
“The commercial launch of Aeris IoT Watchtower in Asia-Pacific for our BMOs and their customers is a milestone in enhancing security for the IoTA platform and will boost security and regulatory compliance for enterprise IoT deployments, offering advanced network visibility to address cybersecurity requirements. We look forward to expanding Watchtower to more APAC markets soon,” said Dr. Ong Geok Chwee, CEO of Bridge Alliance.
“Aeris IoT Watchtower delivers real-time, frictionless protection—no need for agents, special SIM cards, or complicated rerouting. Enterprises gain total insight into cellular IoT security risks and the capacity to counter threats before they affect operations, all seamlessly integrated into the existing cellular data pathway,” said Mark Cratsenburg, Chief Commercial Officer of the IoT Business Unit at Aeris.
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