Geneva, Switzerland & Tokyo, Japan – October 29, 2024 – ALLION Japan, a leading certification consulting laboratory with over 30 years of experience, today announced a strategic partnership with SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ”), a company specializing in the development and sale of semiconductor PKI, post-quantum technology, hardware, and software products. The partnership aims to assist IoT device manufacturers in creating secure and standard-compliant products, meeting key protocols such as Matter, and complying with new international IoT security regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the US Cyber Trust Mark.
With Allion Japan. serving as SEALSQ’s Sales Representative in the Japan region and an Authorized Test Laboratory for CSA Matter certification, the collaboration seeks to provide comprehensive support to manufacturers, from product development to certification, with the aim to reduce time-to-market and technology costs for IoT manufacturers by providing a complete, scalable security solution.
Allion will help customers take advantage of SEALSQ’s unique vertical integration across the IoT security stack. This includes:
- Hardware secure elements such as VaultIC292 and VaultIC408, designed to protect IoT devices against tampering and ensure device integrity. Additionally, SEALSQ is developing Quantum Resistant chips to enable customers to build future-proof secure devices.
- Chip personalization services, allowing manufacturers to integrate security from the early stages of development.
- Industry-compliant Root of Trust, accredited by organizations such as Matter, GSMA, and WI-SUN, providing a secure foundation for IoT devices.
- Managed PKI services through SEALSQ’s INeS CMS Platform, simplifying the management of device attestation certificates and product attestation intermediates.
Both SEALSQ and Allion Japan participated in the CSA Japan Interest Group’s booth at the recent CEATEC 2024 exhibition to promote Matter-compliant smart-home solutions. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of secure, interoperable IoT devices in today’s connected world, aligning with SEALSQ’s mission of contributing to a safer Internet of Things.
Hideaki Nakayama, President of Allion Japan declared “This partnership serves Allion Labs’s strategy to expand its services to offer consultation for IoT device development, interoperability, and security integration, in addition to its certification services. Our goal with SEALSQ is to help IoT device manufacturers ensure fault-free, secure integration while meeting global standards like Matter.”
Franck Buonnano, SEALSQ’s VP of Sales added “We are thrilled to extend our global collaboration particularly with Allion in Japan. They provide solid design and security consulting services that are essential to guide device manufacturers through the rapidly evolving compliance framework and ensure security best practices are properly implemented at every step”
About Allion Japan
With over three decades of experience, Allion Japan is a premier certification consulting laboratory specializing in validation automation, scenario simulation testing, and standard certification services across industries like consumer electronics, automotive, and communications. Allion Japan helps clients improve product quality, shorten time-to-market, and ensure compliance with evolving industry standards such as Matter.
About SEALSQ
SEALSQ focuses on integrated solutions based on semiconductor PKI and provisioning services while developing post-quantum technology hardware and software. SEALSQ’s solutions serve a variety of industries, including smart home appliances, medical and healthcare, and automotive. SEALSQ’s comprehensive offerings include hardware secure elements, chip personalization, Roots of Trust, and Managed PKI services to help manufacturers meet industry standards and reduce security risks.
For more information, please visit www.sealsq.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains certain forward-looking statements regarding SEALSQ Corp and its business. These statements include future expectations regarding business strategy, performance, and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. For more information, refer to SEALSQ’s filings with the SEC.
Contact Information:
SEALSQ Corp
Carlos Moreira, Chairman & CEO
Tel: +41 22 594 3000
info@sealsq.com
SEALSQ Investor Relations (US)
The Equity Group Inc.
Lena Cati
Tel: +1 212 836-9611 / lcati@equityny.com
Katie Murphy
Tel: +1 212 836-9612 / kmurphy@equityny.com
Allion Japan
Email: service@allion.co.jp
Website: https://www.allion.co.jp/