Afero Unites IT and OT into Intelligent Enterprise IoT
The Afero Enterprise IoT platform unifies your operational and information technology into a digital intelligent fabric, with security built in from the start and the visibility to govern it all with confidence.
The enterprise OT problem
Enterprises have been connecting operational technology to networks for years. Connectivity exists, though it was built in layers, by different teams, at different times, on different architectures. Security, ease of deployment, interoperability, and enterprise governance have been patched in, not built in.
The result is predictable: operational blind spots where critical asset data never reaches the systems that need it. Security gaps where OT devices sit outside the governance frameworks that cover IT. And a widening distance between what actually happens in the facility and what leadership sees in the dashboard.
IT and OT have been converging in strategy documents for a decade. In most organizations, they remain functionally separate — not because the intent isn't there, but because the infrastructure to bridge them securely, reliably, and at scale hasn't existed.
That's the problem Afero was built to solve.
The platform
What "Enterprise-Ready" IoT Actually Requires
Most IoT platforms connect devices. Afero connects devices, data, and business systems. All within a unified architecture where security, interoperability, and governance are the foundation. Not add-ons.
Enterprise-aware
One architectural model for operational assets, enterprise systems, and edge environments. Afero integrates with what you have. No rip-and-replace required.
Real-time data continuity
Semantically valid data flows from physical assets to your BI and analytics platforms. So what leadership sees in the dashboard reflects what's happening on the floor.
Open by design
Built on open standards so your connected assets work with mobile apps, cloud platforms, and legacy systems. No vendor lock-in. Modular interoperability across the entire stack.
Reliable, frictionless security
Security that operates at the speed of the business. Securely onboard assets in under 60 seconds with built-in governance and audit controls.
This is the secure, connected infrastructure layer enterprise IoT has been missing.
Built-in, not bolted on
Security That Never Slows You Down
"If it is connected, it's part of the attack surface." That's why Afero started with hardware-rooted end-to-end security throughout the supply chain for every connected device — not as an afterthought, but as the foundation.
Afero's highly optimised Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Cloud stacks enable fast device responsiveness with reliable operations including alternate pathing. The result is an experience that users actually want to use.
CISA Secure by Design — 2024In 2024, Afero became the first IoT platform to sign CISA's Secure by Design pledge, extending enterprise-grade security commitments to every connected device.
Control without constraint
Governance at Scale
Enterprise IoT must be governable at scale. Afero provides security-first control without constraining innovation — so your teams move fast without creating risk.
Centralized visibility across domains
Monitor device fleets, data flows, integrations, and operational health from a single control plane — across every site, system, and domain.
Lifecycle management across IT & OT
Provision, update, audit, and retire assets and fleets with enterprise-grade controls that span both IT and OT without separate toolchains.
Compliance-ready architecture
Align with internal governance frameworks and regulatory requirements. Security logging, audit trails, and policy enforcement built in from day one.
API-level enterprise integration
Connect with ERP, CRM, data lakes, and identity platforms through well-defined APIs. Afero slots into the enterprise stack rather than replacing it.
From connectivity to competitive advantage
The platform CIOs build on
The Afero Enterprise IoT platform delivers an intelligent, secure, and governable digital fabric across your organization. More than a decade in the making, it powers millions of connected devices across 200+ product categories from 50+ manufacturers.
It gives CIOs the foundation to lead transformation as architects of the connected enterprise their organization needs to be.