Paessler Boosts Innovation with New CTO Chris Simoes to Enhance Monitoring Solutions

Paessler Appoints Chris Simoes as New Chief Technology Officer

In a strategic move to strengthen its technology leadership, Paessler, a prominent provider of IT and OT monitoring solutions, has appointed Chris Simoes as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This appointment is expected to accelerate product innovation and enhance customer value, particularly for those relying on the PRTG Network Monitor for essential infrastructure oversight.

Chris Simoes joins Paessler with a wealth of experience that spans over two decades, during which he has built an impressive profile in product development and engineering leadership. His previous roles include senior engineering positions at well-known companies such as SolarWinds and Cisco. In these capacities, he played a key role in developing expansive platforms utilized by millions of IT professionals around the globe. Most recently, Simoes founded an AI startup, which has added to his knowledge of cutting-edge technologies.

Speaking about his new role, Simoes expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to Paessler, recognizing the increasing need for advanced monitoring solutions that simplify processes rather than complicate them. He stated, "What drew me to this role is Paessler's commitment to making infrastructure monitoring simple, fast, and reliable for the people who depend on it every day."

Under Simoes' leadership, the focus will be on enhancing the existing capabilities of the PRTG product suite, which already incorporates AI-powered features such as anomaly detection and adaptive baselines. These tools are designed to prevent outages by offering teams proactive visibility into potential issues. The goal is to shift IT teams from a reactive stance of troubleshooting to a more proactive control approach, allowing them to concentrate on strategic priorities rather than fire-fighting daily incidents.

As CTO, Chris Simoes will oversee Paessler's technical organization, guiding engineering, architecture, IT, and security strategies, while shaping the company's long-term platform vision. For more than 25 years, Paessler has been at the forefront of infrastructure monitoring with solutions that deliver real-time visibility across IT, OT, IoT, and cloud environments. The company prides itself on its rapid deployment capabilities, which allow setups to start within minutes instead of months.

Since receiving significant investment from Turn/River Capital in 2024, Paessler has ramped up its pace of product innovation, particularly through the introduction of native AI functionalities. These innovations aim to enhance user experience by reducing the time to value, streamlining sensor setup, and improving troubleshooting processes. With a focus on truly solving customer issues rather than merely adding AI features for the sake of novelty, Paessler is committed to providing IT teams with tools that truly make a difference.

Jason Teichman, Paessler's CEO, commented on the appointment, highlighting Simoes' proven track record in building scalable systems and managing outstanding engineering teams. He emphasized, "Chris's experience in developing AI-driven solutions and his extensive understanding of enterprise infrastructure position Paessler to continue pushing the boundaries of intelligent monitoring."

In alignment with its growth strategy, Paessler is also expanding its global workforce with vital hires across multiple departments including engineering, product development, and market outreach in the U.S. and other regions. This initiative is designed to bring Paessler closer to its customers and enhance the speed of delivery.

As an established player in the monitoring domain, Paessler understands the criticality of monitoring in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of essential IT, OT, and IoT systems. Since the inception of its flagship product, the PRTG Network Monitor, in 1997, the company has gained the trust of over 500,000 users across more than 190 countries, helping them avert downtime and optimize performance through effective monitoring solutions.

For those interested in learning more about how monitoring can elevate operational effectiveness, further details can be found at www.paessler.com.