WISeKey Launches WISeSat Second Generation Satellite to Advance Real-Time Testing of Strategic Projects with the Swiss Armed Forces
21 Janeiro 2025 - 2:00PM
WISeKey Launches WISeSat Second
Generation Satellite to Advance Real-Time Testing of Strategic
Projects with the Swiss Armed Forces
Geneva, Switzerland – January 21, 2025 - WISeKey International
Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading
global cybersecurity, AI, Blockchain, and IoT company, today
announced the successful launch of the WISeSat second-generation
satellite, which will be used by the Swiss Armed Forces. This marks
a significant milestone in their partnership to leverage WISeSat
technology for space-related activities.
The WISeSat second generation, equipped with cutting-edge
low-orbit picosatellite technology, will allow the Swiss Armed
Forces to conduct real-time testing on various projects outlined in
their partnership agreement. These projects include enhancing
secure communications, supporting critical infrastructure
monitoring, and advancing the Swiss Armed Forces’ capabilities in
space-based cybersecurity. This partnership underscores a shared
vision to explore innovative applications of space technology in
national security and beyond.
Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey, stated: “The launch of the
WISeSat second generation reinforces the strategic collaboration
between WISeKey and the Swiss Armed Forces. This initiative
demonstrates our commitment to integrating advanced satellite
technology into secure and innovative applications that meet the
evolving needs of defense and cybersecurity.”
The Swiss Armed Forces will utilize the WISeSat second
generation to validate and deploy real-time applications, pushing
the boundaries of space technology in support of its operational
goals. This effort also aligns with WISeKey’s ongoing mission to
provide a trusted ecosystem for connected devices and secure
communications.
For more information on the WISeSat program and its
applications, visit the official press release of the partnership
agreement here.
Through its WISeSAT platform, WISeKey offers satellite-based
secure IoT connectivity-as-a-service, delivering an end-to-end
solution that includes satellite platforms, launches, integration,
ground station services, and a robust security architecture. This
turnkey SaaS solution simplifies space-based IoT connectivity for
end customers, making it accessible and affordable for businesses
of all sizes. WISeSAT’s miniaturized satellites significantly lower
communication link costs for IoT businesses, making them
competitive even compared to traditional ground-based connectivity
solutions such as NB-IoT networks. This innovation enables
businesses to harness the benefits of dedicated satellite
connectivity, regardless of ecosystem size, further democratizing
access to advanced space technology.
The WISeSAT platform incorporates advanced security by design,
featuring VaultIC® 4XX secure elements, which are FIPS 140-2 Level
3 and Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified. These elements are
provisioned with trusted identities through WISeKey’s VaultITrust
services, enabling sensor authentication and data encryption within
a PKI-based security framework. WISeKey also provides comprehensive
Certificate Lifecycle Management services (INeS), offering
user-friendly automation tools for device onboarding,
commissioning, and lifecycle management.
This end-to-end, device-to-cloud security suite represents a
unique vertical solution offered exclusively by WISeKey,
reinforcing its position as a global leader in IoT security and
space technology innovation.
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, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted
blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure
NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on
decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the
development of the SEALCOIN platform.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.
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