NEXTGEN Group Asia has forged a collaboration with Claroty, a cyber-physical systems protection company, to enhance its presence across Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This strategic alliance aims to tackle the increasing volume and complexity of cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure within organizations in the region.
The Claroty Platform offers unmatched visibility, protection, and threat detection for various cyber-physical systems (CPS) spanning the Extended IoT (XIoT), operational technology (OT), the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), commercial IoT like building management systems (BMS), and beyond. Leveraging NEXTGEN's cyber partner ecosystem alongside Claroty's esteemed CPS security platform, organizations can confidently safeguard their complex XIoT environments with effectiveness and efficiency.
Derek Teo, Distribution Sales and Strategic Alliance Director APJ at Claroty, notes the potential with NEXTGEN for expansion in the region. "The combination of NEXTGEN's cyber partner ecosystem and supporting cyber services combined with Claroty's leading CPS security platform will enable more organizations to protect their complex XIoT environments with efficacy and efficiency, at unparalleled levels of visibility".
A notable increase in the adoption of digital tools and technology by organizations in Southeast Asia has prompted a need for specialized solutions to bolster cyber resilience against the continuously evolving threat landscape. NEXTGEN Group's strong go-to-market capabilities within industrial, healthcare, and commercial sectors in strategic markets effectively complement Claroty's extensive XIoT cybersecurity portfolio.
Wendy O'Keeffe, EVP Asia for NEXTGEN, discussed the increasing relationship between IT security and CPS securities. "The past two years have seen a significant increase in relationships between IT security and CPS security solutions. NEXTGEN is excited to bring the best-of-breed and complementary solutions for securing CPS for enterprise customers and our partners". This collaboration will serve a range of industries including healthcare, oil and gas, and transportation. O'Keeffe recognized Claroty's proficiency across more than 40 verticals, providing an unmatched perspective on CPS assets throughout the XIoT landscape.