WISeKey International Holding Ltd., leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things IoT solutions operating as a holding company, 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.
SOURCE : GlobeNewswire