Afero Description
Establishing a reliable, straightforward, and budget-friendly method for connecting devices to the internet can be quite challenging. Fortunately, the innovative Afero technology excels in this area like no other solution available. Whether dealing with large systems or small gadgets, stationary or portable, the Afero Platform enables secure internet connectivity swiftly and at scale. It offers IoT-specific security that spans the entire supply chain, supported by a hardware root of trust and VPN-like tunneling, eliminating the need for pairing. Our status as the world's leading low-/no-code IoT ecosystem is a testament to our effectiveness. It’s important to recognize that not all products are created equal, just as users have distinct needs. We customize each solution to ensure a perfect fit for both the device and the user. Designed to manage billions of devices, we handle yottabytes of data seamlessly. Experience robust security that uniquely protects each device with hardware roots of trust where necessary, ensuring safety throughout the supply chain, from the device itself to the mobile application and the cloud, ultimately providing peace of mind for all users.
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Intrinsic ID
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Afero
Year Founded:
2014
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
www.afero.io
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