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Nozomi Networks Works with AWS to Deliver Advanced OT and IoT Cybersecurity and Analytics on the Cloud

Globenewswire | April 20, 2023 | Read time : 02:00 min

Nozomi Networks, Inc., a leader in operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) security, strengthens its cloud strategy by joining the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. This will allow AWS sales teams to promote the Nozomi Networks Vantage platform to millions of customers worldwide. Vantage™ is hosted on AWS and is a cloud-based OT/IoT network security solution that equips security professionals and industrial operators with actionable, AI-driven insights to manage risk and speed precise remediation. Now, Vantage is available for purchase in AWS Marketplace.

Vantage is designed to give AWS customers a seamless platform for aggregating, analyzing and monitoring OT systems and data in the cloud with a range of flexible, cost-effective deployment options ideally suited for physical processes. With the rapid emergence of IoT environments and 5G networks, there is growing recognition that cloud networks need access to physical, real-world data which Vantage can deliver for AWS cloud applications.

AWS customers who choose Nozomi Networks Vantage can benefit from an enhanced cybersecurity monitoring and asset intelligence solution that aggregates and analyzes data from physical devices, and then processes and responds to critical issues across large, global enterprises.

“AWS has been a key component of our Vantage offering from day one,” said Andrea Carcano, Nozomi Networks Co-founder and Chief Product Officer. “As we turn to the cloud for scalability and cost-efficiency for our customers through Vantage, our relationship with AWS is becoming increasingly important because of AWS’s cloud expertise, focus on OT and IoT applications and expertise in several key verticals.”

The AWS ISV Accelerate Program is a co-sell program for organizations that provide software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. The program helps drive new business and accelerate sales cycles by connecting participating ISVs with the AWS Sales organization.

About Nozomi Networks

Nozomi Networks accelerates digital transformation by protecting the world’s critical infrastructure, industrial and government organizations from cyber threats. Our solution delivers exceptional network and asset visibility, threat detection, and insights for OT and IoT environments.

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