Avium Digital and WISeKey Join Forces to
Enhance Secure Communications and Fortify Avium's SaaS Solution for
Vertiport Infrastructures
Geneva, Massachusetts - November 10, 2023 - WISeKey
International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY),
leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things
(IoT) solutions operating as a holding company, today announced the
signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Avium Inc.
(“Avium”), a leading provider of innovative Software as a Service
(SaaS) solutions for vertiport infrastructures. This strategic
partnership will mark a significant milestone in ensuring the
utmost security and efficiency in operational processes and
communication within the vertiports ecosystems.
The collaboration between Avium and WISeKey brings together the
expertise of two industry leaders to address the burgeoning needs
of vertiport infrastructures, which play a pivotal role in the
rapidly evolving urban air mobility landscape. As urban air
mobility becomes more prevalent, ensuring the security and
reliability of operational processes and communication within
vertiport infrastructures is paramount.
Avium Digital's SaaS solution, designed to streamline and
automate operational processes in vertiports, will benefit
immensely from WISeKey's cutting-edge technologies, including
WISeSAT, WISeID, SealSQ Semiconductors, and WISeID. These
technologies will be integrated into Avium's solution to bolster
security and provide a robust framework for safe and efficient
operations.
Key highlights of this collaboration include:
- Enhanced Secure Communication: Avium's SaaS
solution will incorporate WISeSAT to provide Satellite secure,
end-to-end communication for vertiport operators and stakeholders.
This technology ensures that sensitive information remains
confidential and protected from cyber threats.
- Identity Authentication: WISeID will empower
Avium's solution with advanced identity authentication features,
safeguarding the integrity of users and their data.
- Secure Hardware: SealSQ Semiconductors will be
used to secure the hardware components of Avium's vertiport
infrastructure, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access or
tampering.
- Data Security: WISeID will further strengthen
data security measures, ensuring that critical information is
stored and transmitted securely.
Frederic Chambour, Founder of Avium, emphasizing the paramount
importance of safeguarding critical communications within a system
in aviation, said, “Avium is proud to pioneer the development of
vertiport operations automation and required communication products
by incorporating cutting-edge cybersecurity—an unprecedented
achievement in its class. Avium is delighted to collaborate with
WISeKey on this groundbreaking journey. WISeKey's products will
play a pivotal role in ensuring secure, dependable, and resilient
communication and identity management for all users throughout the
advanced air mobility ecosystem.”
Carlos Moreno, VP Corporate Alliances and Partnership of
WISeKey, echoed this sentiment, stating, "The advanced air mobility
sector demands robust security solutions, and we are proud to
contribute our expertise to Avium Digital. This partnership will
undoubtedly set a new standard for secure and efficient operations
within vertiports."
The MoU between Avium and WISeKey signifies a collective
commitment to revolutionize the urban air mobility industry by
providing cutting-edge, secure, and efficient solutions. Together,
they will play a pivotal role in enabling the growth and expansion
of vertiport infrastructures worldwide.Both Avium and WISeKey
anticipate the full integration of these technologies into Avium's
SaaS solution in the coming months, setting the stage for a safer
and more reliable urban air mobility ecosystem.
About Avium:Avium is a private startup company
that has been at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
industry since its establishment in 2020. Avium's primary focus is
on developing a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution aimed at
enhancing the efficiency of operational processes and communication
within vertiport infrastructures and services. They have cultivated
valuable partnerships with key stakeholders in the AAM sector and
are dedicated to delivering an integrated product tailored for
vertiport developers, managers, and operators. This product is
designed to be compatible with a diverse range of electric Vertical
Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Avium is driving innovation
in the AAM field, offering advanced solutions for the evolving
transportation landscape.
About WISeKey:
WISeKey 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 LtdCompany Contact: Carlos MoreiraFounder,
Chairman & CEOTel: +41 22 594 3000info@wisekey.com
WISeKey Investor Relations (US)Contact: Lena CatiThe EquityGroup
Inc.Tel: +1 212 836-9611lcati@equityny.com
Avium, Inc.Company Contact: Frederic ChambourFounder,
ChairmanTel: +1 857 239
0535frederic@avium.digital
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