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Northern.tech Expands into Shanghai to Support Global IoT Market
Shanghai, China – January 20, 2024 – Northern.tech, a provider of secure device lifecycle management solutions, is establishing a presence in Shanghai’s Jing’an District. This expansion is a direct result of recognition received at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), where Northern.tech was identified as a notable new high-tech company for 2025 and the only European high-tech company invited to sign an investment agreement with SuHeWan of Jing’an.
Key Highlights:
* Strategic Location: Jing’an District was chosen for its concentration of leading technology companies (including Alibaba and Hikvision) and its strong innovation ecosystem.
* Growing Demand: The move addresses the increasing need for secure over-the-air (OTA) updates, long-term maintenance, and regulatory compliance (including the EU cyber Resilience Act) for connected devices, particularly as Chinese OEMs expand into global markets.
* Mender Platform: Northern.tech’s flagship product, Mender, provides a robust and customizable OTA update infrastructure used across diverse industries (healthcare, automotive, energy, etc.) in over 70 countries.
* Global Support: The shanghai office will support both regional and international customers, strengthening Northern.tech’s ability to secure connected devices worldwide.
* Quote from CEO: Thomas Ryd, CEO and co-founder of Northern.tech, emphasized China’s central role in the global IoT ecosystem and the company’s commitment to investing in the region.
About Northern.tech:
Northern.tech develops secure device lifecycle management solutions for connected products. Their Mender platform is critical for industries requiring robust and secure OTA updates.
Contact:
Larisa Bogomolov
(650)-257-0233
[email protected]
Source: Northern.tech
Note: The date provided in your prompt (2026-01-20) seems to be a future date. I have used the date implied within the press release itself (January 20,2024) as the publication date.