Collaboration to launch Aeris IoT WatchtowerTM into the Asia-Pacific region to help close security gap in cellular Internet of Things (IoT) networks
SINGAPORE and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Alliance, the leading alliance for premier mobile network operators in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Aeris Communications, Inc., a global leader in secure cellular IoT platforms and solutions, today announced they are teaming up to offer Aeris IoT Watchtower, an agentless and frictionless solution that delivers full visibility into the cyber risk of enterprise customers' IoT devices plus the tools to prevent or limit damage from an attack. The agreement is an extension of an existing partnership through which Aeris provides cellular IoT connectivity management services to participating Bridge Alliance Member Operators (BMOs) via the Aeris IoT Accelerator (IoTA) platform.
Enterprises face unprecedented challenges in securing their growing cellular IoT deployments as IoT devices are increasingly targeted by cyber attackers looking to penetrate enterprise networks. Recent research by Forrester shows that IoT devices within company assets are now the top target for corporate cyber-attacks[1]. However, existing IoT connectivity solutions do not deliver the end-to-end visibility nor control capabilities that enterprises need to detect and mitigate such threats.
At the same time, enterprises in many sectors including automotive and utilities are increasingly taking advantage of cellular IoT to derive new revenue streams and improve operational efficiency. The global number of cellular IoT connections has been growing rapidly, and according to Berg Insights there are 1.1 billion connected cellular IoT devices globally with growth expected at 16% CAGR over the next three years[2]. The Asia-Pacific region has also seen impressive growth with the current 170 million connected cellular IoT devices set to almost double by 2030[3].
Working together, Aeris and Bridge Alliance intend to close the cellular IoT security gap by offering the groundbreaking Aeris IoT Watchtower solution to enterprises in Asia-Pacific. Consisting of two critical components – "Awareness" and "Enforcement" - Aeris IoT Watchtower delivers enterprise IoT visibility and control to detect IoT security breaches, significantly reducing the impact of any IoT security event. Furthermore, the solution delivers regular risk assessments and device insights to improve operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
Aeris IoT Watchtower is currently available in the United States and Europe and is now being rolled out across Asia-Pacific in partnership with Bridge Alliance.
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Dr. Ong Geok Chwee, CEO of Bridge Alliance, said, "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 and offer advanced network visibility to meet cybersecurity needs. We look forward to extending Watchtower into more APAC markets in the coming months."
Mark Cratsenburg, Chief Commercial Officer for the IoT Business Unit at Aeris emphasizes the ease of use: "Aeris IoT Watchtower offers real-time protection with zero friction. Forget agents, special SIM cards, or complex rerouting. We provide enterprises complete visibility into their cellular IoT security risks and the ability to neutralize threats before they impact operations, all seamlessly built into their existing cellular data path."
| [1] Forrester's Security Survey, 2024 [2] Berg Insights, The Global M2M-IoT Communications Market 8th Edition, excl. China [3] The Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2024 by GSMA, excl. China |
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About Bridge Alliance:
Bridge Alliance, the leading mobile alliance for premier operators and their customers in the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. Our alliance today covers 35 members who serve over 1 billion customers collectively across these regions. Our goal is to build group capabilities and create value for our members by enabling compelling roaming services and experience, offering multi-market enterprise and IoT solutions, and delivering savings and benefits through leveraging group economies.
Bridge Alliance's members and partners include: Airtel (India, Sri Lanka and the Airtel subsidiaries in Africa: Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), AIS, China Telecom, China Unicom, CSL, CTM, Deutsche Telekom, Globe, Maxis, Metfone, MobiFone, Optus, Singtel, SK Telecom, stc (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait), SoftBank Corp., Taiwan Mobile, and Telkomsel.
For more information, visit www.bridgealliance.com.
About Aeris:
For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted cellular IoT leader, enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across automotive, utilities and energy, fleet management and logistics, medical devices and manufacturing. Aeris currently works with nearly 30 of the top mobile network operators who provide IoT connectivity in more than 190 countries, with 7,000 enterprise customers and 90 million IoT devices across the world. Aeris, the largest orchestrator of eSIMs for IoT, powers today's connected smart world with innovative technologies and borderless connectivity that simplify management, enhance security, optimize performance and drive growth at scale.
Secure and supercharge your critical IoT programs with the Aeris IoT Accelerator platform-as-a-service for seamless deployments, Aeris IoT Watchtower, the first fully-integrated cellular IoT security solution, and Aeris Mobility Suite to enable connected vehicles. Visit aeris.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.