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OneLayer Launches Technology Alliance Program

OneLayer, a frontrunner in private LTE/5G asset management and Zero Trust security, has recently rolled out its Technology Alliance Program (TAP). This initiative aims to create a certified ecosystem of technology partners providing validated and integrated solutions for enterprises deploying private cellular networks. The TAP includes esteemed partners such as Check Point, Claroty, Digi International, Druid Software, Ericsson, Fortinet, Kigen, Nokia, Semtech, and Teltonika, ensuring comprehensive coverage of network infrastructure, security, IT/OT operations, device management, and SIM technology.

The introduction of TAP signifies OneLayer’s commitment to enhancing the security framework for connected devices and creating an orchestration layer between private cellular infrastructure and enterprise networks. This collaborative effort enables customers to implement private cellular solutions with the same level of confidence, visibility, and control they expect across their entire technological landscape.

Meeting Market Demands

Dave Mor, CEO of OneLayer, emphasizes that the increasing demand for end-to-end value and collaboration within the ecosystem drives the TAP initiative. He states, “Our product relies on technical partnerships rather than being a standalone offering.” The certification program aims to align product teams more effectively, expedite the rollout of common features, and address the evolving needs of customers who are navigating the complexities introduced by private cellular technology.

Tamar Tsuk-Perez, Vice President of Products at OneLayer, points out that private cellular solutions introduce a range of new devices, protocols, and operational contexts that most IT and enterprise security teams have yet to manage. The TAP ensures that all dependencies on integrations are built, tested, and maintained according to the same high standards as the rest of the enterprise stack.

Core Features of the TAP

The TAP is meticulously structured around specific common outcomes, ensuring that the certified solutions provide capabilities that independent products cannot match. Here are some of the essential features:

1. Complete Stack Visibility: OneLayer’s visibility of devices integrates with key cellular cores, cellular routers, CMDBs, and ITSM platforms, providing teams with a unified view of devices across the private cellular network and the broader enterprise environment.

2. Application of Zero Trust: Collaborations with next-generation firewalls and network access control platforms extend Zero Trust security policies to private LTE and 5G devices, providing granular visibility and control.

3. Visibility Behind Cellular Routers: Integrations with cellular routers and management platforms unveil non-cellular devices connected behind these routers, allowing for policy applications and segmentation to be extended to these devices as well.

4. Automated Device Integration at Scale: TAP partners include private cellular cores, SIM vendors, and device management platforms that automate the discovery, authentication, and integration processes, alleviating the operational burden traditionally associated with private cellular management.

5. OT Security Coverage: Integrations with OT visibility and industrial security platforms bring cellular network context into existing OT security workflows, enabling anomaly detection, application of Purdue model segmentation, and incident response without creating entirely new processes.

Program Structure and Partnerships

Each TAP partner must complete a certified integration with OneLayer, ensuring reliability and lifecycle support for clients. Certified partners gain inclusion in OneLayer’s vendor recommendations and integration directory, benefitting from co-marketing support, joint solution workshops, contributions to the API roadmap, and recognition with the OneLayer TAP badge.

Amir Bushehri, Director of Strategic Alliances at Digi International, highlights the importance of this collaboration, stating, “Our integration with OneLayer provides enterprise-grade connectivity and security to work in unison.” Similarly, Loic Bonvarlet, Senior Vice President of Ecosystems and Marketing at Kigen, describes the integration as streamlining SIM provisioning on private cores, enabling businesses to connect and operationalize devices more efficiently.

Exploring New Frontiers with TAP

The TAP’s certified integrations encompass all major categories of the private cellular technology stack, including network infrastructure (private cellular cores, MNO, RAN), CPE (cellular routers and dongles), security (next-gen firewalls, NAC, SIEM), IT/OT operations (CMDB, ITSM, network operation platforms, MDM), SIM management, and connected devices such as push-to-talk and AMI solutions.

The program, helmed by Daniel Curci, Director of Technology Alliances at OneLayer, focuses on common solution development, integration, partner certification, and joint go-to-market planning.

Joining the Alliance

Technology providers aspiring to join OneLayer’s Technology Alliance Program can apply at oneLayer.com/partners.

About OneLayer

OneLayer specializes in advanced asset management, operational intelligence, and Zero Trust security for private LTE/5G networks and APNs. Its technology empowers businesses to manage and secure devices connected to cellular networks in private and operator environments without necessitating cellular expertise. For more details, visit onelayer.com.