SEALSQ and
Apside Sign
a Partnership
Agreement to
Resell PKI IoT
Solutions in
EMEA
GENEVA – August 9, 2023:
WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ:
WKEY), a leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and
Internet of Things (IoT) solutions operating as a holding company,
today announced that its Semiconductors & PKI subsidiary
SEALSQ Corp. (NASDAQ: LAES) was selected by Apside, an IT
consulting and engineering company, to supply IoT PKI solutions to
Apside’s clients in EMEA.
Apside is committed to leverage its strong expertise in
cybersecurity solutions to bring SEALSQ ’s unique PKI
Certificate Management Solutions to a large existing customer
database. SEALSQ’s PKI IoT solutions will be integrated into the IT
security systems of Apside’s customers. Apside will address all use
cases in IoT market including standards and protocols requiring a
certified root Certificate Authority such as Matter and Wi-Sun.
Apside will resell SEALSQ INeS Certificate Management System
(CMS) dedicated to PKI IoT and provide first level of support to
its customers. The unique combination of SEALSQ INeS CMS and
Apside expertise in cybersecurity will speed up the adoption by
OEMs of best practices in managing device identity lifecycle.
David Khalifa, VP of Global Sales for WISeKey said, “We are
delighted to have signed this partnership with Apside. It will
address the increasing demand of PKI certificates for connected
devices and offer a strong support to EMEA customers looking for
device identity lifecycle management.”
Patrick Sittaramane, CTO Cybersecurity for APSIDE said, "This
partnership is a wonderful opportunity to develop and enhance the
cybersecurity of our customers. It will facilitate the adoption of
robust and scalable PKI strategies to safeguard their assets."
Users may gain the following benefits by working
with SEALSQ PKI solutions:
- Reducing time-to-market in
achieving PKI security compliance.
- Reducing costs of technology,
maintenance, staffing and ongoing compliance.
- Enjoying more flexible deployment
options, including on-premises, hosted or batch issuance.
- Simplifying management of device
attestation certificates and product attestation intermediates
through SEALSQ INeS CMS Platform for IoT compatible with the most
IoT standard and protocol such as Matter, WI-SUN and GSMA.
- Gaining efficiency using a scalable
platform to sign and secure device updates.
About
ApsideApside is an IT Services & Software
Engineering company that offers comprehensive support to its
clients. Our services encompass several topics from strategy
development to executing IT and industrial projects, as well as
providing expert support and training.Apside plays a dual role. On
one hand, our talented IT and engineering consultants contribute
their technological skills to assist clients in project
development. On the other hand, we foster collective intelligence
by prioritizing training and intrapreneurship, supporting our
employees in their career advancement plans.
With a portfolio of over 300 active clients,
Apside is a leading engineering and IT consulting firm with
extensive expertise in diverse industries, including Banking,
Insurance, Telecom, Multimedia, Defence, Aeronautics, Space,
Automotive, and Transportation.The Apside Group maintains close
collaboration with customers, delivering personalized solutions
through our extensive network of agencies both in France and
abroad.At Apside, we strongly believe in providing flexible and
scalable options that best cater to all our clients'
needs.www.apside.com
About SEALSQSEALSQ (Nasdaq:
LAES) is a subsidiary of the WISeKey Group that focuses on
developing and selling solutions based on Semiconductors, PKI and
Provisioning services, while developing Post-Quantum technology
hardware and software products. Our solutions can be used in a
variety of applications, from Multi-Factor Authentication devices,
Home Automation, and IT Network Infrastructure, to Automotive,
Industrial Automation and Control Systems.
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to
cryptographic methods that are secure against an attack by a
quantum computer. As quantum computers become more powerful, they
may be able to break many of the cryptographic methods that are
currently used to protect sensitive information, such as RSA and
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). PQC aims to develop new
cryptographic methods that are secure against quantum attacks. For
more information, visit www.sealsq.com.
About WISeKeyWISeKey
International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a
global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions
platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through
several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific
aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i)
SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI,
and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which
specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and
identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which
focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication,
specifically for IoT applications, and (iv) WISe.ART Corp which
focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART
marketplace for secure NFT transactions.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission
of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas
of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate
into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital
identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain,
AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed
across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing
the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate
valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive
equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey
cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication
and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The
WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions
between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s
strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit
www.wisekey.com.
Press and investor contacts:
WISeKey
International Holding Ltd Company Contact:
Carlos MoreiraChairman & CEOTel: +41 22 594
3000info@wisekey.com |
WISeKey
Investor Relations (US) Contact: Lena CatiThe
Equity Group Inc.Tel: +1 212 836-9611lcati@equityny.com |
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