WISeKey and Aesopower team up to
introduce secure street lighting controller to smart city
market
GENEVA – October 18, 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. (“SEALSQ”) (NASDAQ: LAES) was selected by
Aesopower, a leading wireless connectivity solution provider, to
supply its secure element ValutIC408 into their street lighting
controller with cryptographic technology that can safeguard the
device against the most sophisticated cyberattacks.
The VaultIC408 is a tamper resistant secure
microcontroller with embedded firmware designed for strong device
authentication and secure communication. The targeted markets are
smart city applications (such as smart hubs, smart metering, smart
street lighting), industrial equipment, medical equipment and smart
appliances. VaultIC408 is a hardware secure element that can be
used in various applications such as IP protection, access control,
IoT or hardware protection.
“Smart infrastructure vendors face many security
challenges when deploying connected street lighting systems
including device identity, tamper resistant storage, and secure
communication,” said David Khalifa, VP of Global Sales for WISeKey.
“Through this partnership, WISeKey is making the SEALSQ VaultIC408
high-performance, tamperproof vault and crypto processor, a
cybersecurity industry-leading technology, available to
Aesopower.”
Aesopower’s VP Austin Kuo said, “We are pleased
to collaborate with SEALSQ in offering complete secure solutions
for smart street lighting controller targeting particularly the
smart city. This partnership enables us to bring the latest
advancements in technology to our customers. We look forward to a
successful collaboration with SEALSQ.”
About AesopowerAESOPOWER is
ODM/OEM product design and manufacturing wireless products, and
now, with a new look, it has entered the field of smart city and
led the revolution of smart street lights. We offer a complete
range of NEMA street light IoT products, with a particular focus on
Bluetooth, WiFi and NBIoT wireless device design, as well as cloud
management platform services.
Now, AESOPOWER makes cities smarter and greener, through
AESOPOWER's smart street light system, not only brings bright
lighting to smart cities, but also has LPWAN's advanced NBIoT IoT
technology and FIPS standard to achieve safer, more efficient and
more energy-saving street lighting system. Whether it's Bluetooth,
NBIoT or WiFi, wireless devices enable remote monitoring and
intelligent adjustment to ensure that city street lighting systems
are always in top condition.
In addition, the AESOPOWER cloud management platform provides
cities with a powerful tool to easily manage and monitor the entire
street light network. Energy consumption can be tracked in real
time, cost savings can be saved, and the operation of street lights
can be optimized to ensure sustainable urban development.
AESOPOWER is committed to providing smarter and more efficient
street lighting solutions for smart cities, and the city becomes a
true smart city. We look forward to working with you to create a
better future. For more information, please visit
https://www.aesopower.com/
About SEALSQSEALSQ (Nasdaq:
LAES) is a subsidiary of the WISeKey Group that focuses on
developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum
technology hardware and software products. Our Post-Quantum
solutions include Post-Quantum microchips and devices that 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 https://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.
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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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