Aeris

What Aeris does

Aeris is a private, San Jose-headquartered provider of cellular IoT connectivity management and security platforms, founded in 1996. The company operates a global IoT platform built on a proprietary unified mobile core network connecting 30+ mobile network operator partners to deliver connectivity across 190+ countries, managing 104.7 million IoT devices, 42.4 million connected vehicles, and 1.4 billion messages per day. Its product portfolio centers on three platforms: the Aeris IoT Accelerator (a connectivity management platform with eSIM lifecycle management, global multi-operator orchestration, and billing automation), Aeris IoT Watchtower (a cellular IoT security solution providing monitoring, analysis, control, and protection with agentless zero-trust enforcement), and the Aeris Mobility Suite (a connected vehicle platform for automotive OEMs with device, service, ecosystem, and analytics modules). Adjacent offerings include Fixed Wireless Access and Wireless SASE solutions that extend SASE security to the cellular edge.

Aeris generates revenue primarily through subscription contracts for its IoT Accelerator and Watchtower platforms, usage-based billing for cellular data and messaging services, and connected vehicle SaaS agreements with automotive OEMs; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company sells through a hybrid GTM: direct enterprise field sales targeting automotive OEMs and large multinationals (Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, ABB, Swiss International Airlines, DeltaTrak), plus an extensive channel through 30+ MNO partners (Verizon Business, Orange, Swisscom, KDDI, Globe, Singtel, Telenor IoT) that resell the platform to their enterprise customers, with self-service portals (AerPort, IoT Accelerator, Partners) for mid-market and partner enablement. In March 2023, Aeris completed the transformative acquisition of Ericsson's IoT Accelerator and Connected Vehicle Cloud businesses, which roughly tripled its device base and established a top-tier position in the global IoT connectivity management platform market. The company received a strategic minority investment from TA Associates in November 2025 and operates as an independent private company with 251-500 employees, serving over 6,900 enterprises across automotive, fleet/telematics, energy/utilities, healthcare, retail, and industrial verticals.

Name

Aeris

Legal name

Aeris

Website

https://aeris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aeris is a private cellular IoT platform operator that provides global connectivity management, security, and connected vehicle solutions to automotive OEMs, device OEMs, MNOs, and enterprises across 190+ countries, managing 104M+ devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Connectivity Management Platform

NAICS

Telecommunications (517), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

OEM Embedded Connectivity & Telematics Platforms (TLAEAFAA), Cybersecurity, Identity & OTA Update Management for Connected Vehicles (TLAEAFAO), IoT/M2M Mobile Network Operators (LPWAN, NB-IoT/LTE-M) (HDAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Cellular IoT connectivity
• IoT security platform
• Connected vehicle platform
• ESIM lifecycle management
• IoT connectivity management

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. IoT Connectivity Management Platform Subscription: Subscription-based access to Aeris IoT Accelerator platform providing connectivity management, SIM provisioning, billing automation, and device lifecycle management. Typically sold as annual or multi-year contracts with tiered service levels.
2. Usage-based Connectivity Services: Usage-based billing for cellular data, messaging, and connectivity services across IoT deployments. Dynamic rate optimization and usage-based rate plans help enterprises avoid overages while scaling deployments.
3. IoT Security and Watchtower Services: Additional security services bundled with or sold separately from the core platform. Includes Monitoring, Analysis, Control, and Protection modules providing real-time visibility, threat detection, and zero-trust enforcement.
4. Connected Vehicle Services (Mobility Suite): SaaS platform for connected vehicle programs serving automotive OEMs. Includes device management, service management, mobility applications, and analytics capabilities. Supports subscription and usage-based pricing models.
5. Fixed Wireless Access: Enterprise-grade LTE and 5G wireless access with built-in zero-trust security. Sold as managed service with connectivity and security bundled together.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aeris provides a cellular IoT connectivity management platform with integrated security, enabling enterprises, automotive OEMs, mobile network operators, and device OEMs to deploy and manage global IoT programs. The offering combines the IoT Accelerator platform (connectivity management, eSIM orchestration, billing), IoT Watchtower (cellular IoT security with zero-trust enforcement), and Mobility Suite (connected vehicle program platform) delivered across 190+ countries via 30+ MNO partners.

Product overview

Aeris offers a unified IoT platform architecture with three core products: IoT Accelerator (connectivity management platform for global cellular IoT connectivity, eSIM lifecycle management, and billing automation), IoT Watchtower (cellular IoT security solution with unified Awareness and Enforcement modules for monitoring, analysis, control, and protection), and Mobility Suite (connected vehicle platform with Device Management, Service Management, Mobility Ecosystem, and Analytics modules for automotive OEMs). Additional offerings include Fixed Wireless Access (enterprise wireless connectivity) and Wireless SASE (extending SASE security to wireless edge). The portfolio is designed to work together as an integrated system, with IoT Watchtower available as an enhancement to the IoT Accelerator platform, and all solutions leveraging the company's global network of nearly 30 mobile network operator partners across 190+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aeris IoT Accelerator: Market-leading connectivity management platform (CMP) for streamlining and scaling IoT programs globally
• Aeris IoT Watchtower
• Aeris Mobility Suite
• Aeris Fixed Wireless Access
• Aeris Wireless SASE

Products and services

• Aeris IoT Accelerator Platform Market-leading connectivity management platform (CMP) for cellular IoT programs, providing eSIM management, global connectivity management, billing automation, and platform-delivered security through a single pane of glass interface. Designed for automotive OEMs, device OEMs, MNOs, and enterprises.
• Aeris IoT Watchtower World's first fully integrated cybersecurity solution for cellular IoT devices, providing real-time visibility, policy-based controls, and automated threat protection through Awareness and Enforcement capabilities. Designed for enterprises, MNOs, and automotive customers with deployed cellular IoT fleets.
• Aeris Mobility Suite Cloud-native platform for launching and scaling connected vehicle programs, specifically for automotive OEMs. Combines modular technology stack with real-time capabilities to enable sub-6 month time-to-market, 90-day application deployment, and sub-5 second remote operations execution.
• Aeris Fixed Wireless Access Enterprise-grade LTE and 5G wireless access solution that deploys in days and scales globally with built-in zero-trust security, leveraging IoT Accelerator connectivity management and IoT Watchtower security. For enterprises requiring rapid deployment of secure wireless connectivity.
• Aeris Wireless SASE Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution extending zero-trust security, policy enforcement, and visibility to cellular wireless-connected devices, built on IoT Accelerator and IoT Watchtower with integration with leading SASE platforms including Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE 5G.
• Aeris eCallDirect Real-time wireless voice and data connectivity solution for emergency situations enabling automatic call routing with vehicle data to reduce emergency response time, using standard digital cellular protocols and requiring no proprietary hardware. Targets automotive OEMs and telematics service providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 90% growth in IoT connections since 2023, nearly 3x the industry average of ~30%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KDDI CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026KDDI, a Japanese telecommunications company, signed an IoT connectivity management service agreement with Aeris in June 2026 to continue using the Aeris IoT Accelerator platform it has used since 2017. The platform manages 104 million IoT devices and 42 million connected vehicles globally. The agreement strengthens Aeris' position in the Asia Pacific region.
• Globe BusinesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Globe Business, the enterprise unit of Globe Telecom, partnered with Aeris to launch the first Aeris IoT Accelerator platform in the Philippines in February 2026. Commercial availability is expected in Q3 2026, positioning Globe to capture opportunities in the Philippines' emerging IoT market, targeting automotive OEMs and enterprises transitioning from pilot projects to larger deployments.
• Verizon BusinesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Aeris and Verizon Business announced an inbound IoT connectivity management partnership in February 2026, introducing IoTA Inbound Services integrated with Verizon's ThingSpace platform. The collaboration enables U.S.-based enterprises to onboard devices in weeks instead of months through unified SIM management, leveraging the SGP.32 eSIM standard and supporting 5G capabilities for mission-critical applications.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2026Aeris completed product integration with Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE 5G in February 2026, combining Aeris IoT Watchtower with Prisma SASE 5G to provide enterprise customers with Layer 7 security features including Deep Packet Inspection and Data Loss Prevention across a global footprint. The integration enables unified security visibility and zero-trust protection for wireless IoT deployments.
• Bridge AlliancecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2025Bridge Alliance and Aeris extended their partnership in July 2025 to offer the Aeris IoT Watchtower cybersecurity solution to enterprises across Asia-Pacific. The solution provides full visibility and control into cyber risks for cellular IoT devices, consisting of 'Awareness' and 'Enforcement' components. The rollout targets Bridge Alliance Member Operators following availability in the United States and Europe.
• EricssoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Aeris completed the acquisition of Ericsson's IoT Accelerator and Connected Vehicle Cloud businesses in March 2023, creating a major IoT connectivity management platform. The merger enhanced global IoT solutions, expanded partner ecosystems, and supported enterprise digital transformation. Assets and employees were transferred from Ericsson to Aeris.
• 30+ Mobile Network OperatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcosystem of 30 mobile network operator partners including Verizon Business, Orange, Swisscom, KDDI, Globe, AIS, Bell, Singtel, Optus, Ooredoo, Telenor IoT, Telia, Telkomsel, and Chunghwa Telecom. Partners provide vital mobile network connections and leverage Aeris platform to deliver secure and scalable IoT programs for their enterprise customers.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Cisco (IoT Control Center / Jasper): Cisco acquired Jasper Technologies and operates the IoT Control Center, one of the largest cellular IoT connectivity management platforms globally. It competes directly with Aeris' IoT Accelerator for MNO and enterprise connectivity management deployments, with broader networking portfolio behind it.
• Vodafone IoT: Vodafone IoT operates a global IoT connectivity platform serving millions of connected devices across automotive, fleet, and industrial segments. It is both a competitor (own IoT platform) and a potential channel partner, making it a directly comparable incumbent in cellular IoT management.
• Twilio (Super SIM / IoT): Twilio offers Super SIM and IoT connectivity services as part of its broader communications platform portfolio. It competes with Aeris in cellular IoT connectivity for developer and mid-market use cases, though Twilio has a much broader communications focus.

Direct peers

• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Sierra Wireless (acquired by Semtech in 2023) provides cellular IoT modules, gateways, and connectivity management services for global enterprise IoT deployments. It is a direct peer in IoT connectivity management with similar automotive and industrial customer bases.
• KORE Wireless: KORE Wireless is a pure-play IoT connectivity and solutions provider offering managed connectivity, eSIM, and IoT platform services globally. It competes directly with Aeris in cellular IoT CMP, particularly for enterprise and MNO partnership deals.
• Pelion (formerly Arm Pelion): Pelion provides IoT connectivity management and device management services, spun out of Arm. It is a direct peer in enterprise cellular IoT connectivity management with comparable platform functionality to Aeris IoT Accelerator.

Emerging players

• 1NCE: 1NCE is an IoT connectivity specialist offering low-cost cellular IoT connectivity with a flat-rate pricing model across 190+ countries. It competes with Aeris on price-sensitive cellular IoT deployments and is rapidly scaling its IoT platform offering.
• floLIVE: floLIVE provides global cellular IoT connectivity with a cloud-native, multi-IMSI/eSIM architecture for operators and enterprises. It is an emerging challenger to Aeris in the multi-carrier IoT connectivity management space with strong MNO relationships.
• Hologram: Hologram offers global cellular IoT connectivity management with developer-friendly tooling and SIM/eSIM management. It competes with Aeris in mid-market and developer-focused IoT connectivity, though at smaller scale.

Regional players

• Telenit IoT (Telenor IoT): Telenor IoT operates a managed IoT connectivity platform serving European and global enterprise customers with strong automotive and industrial presence. It is both an Aeris partner (ZENCROSS Alliance) and a comparable operator-led IoT platform in EMEA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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