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Showcasing leading-edge FIDO2 solutions

Swissbit is thrilled to announce its first participation in the prestigious RSA Conference taking place from May 6 to May 9, 2024, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. This marks a significant milestone for Swissbit as it introduces its cutting-edge iShield Key product series to the RSA community, emphasizing the importance of robust hardware authentication in today’s digital age. In concert with the RSA, Swissbit is excited to unveil the latest addition to its hardware token portfolio: the new iShield Key Pro with a USB-C interface.

The new PS-66(u) DP SD and microSD cards are not only distinguished by their proven robustness and industrial suitability but also offer a very special feature: they are certified CmReady by Wibu-Systems, enabling the integration of CodeMeter technology for software protection and license management. The use of the new Swissbit memory cards as additional license containers within the CodeMeter ecosystem offers an effective and cost-efficient way for developers of embedded and IoT...

IT service provider Net Universe and Swissbit have entered a sales partnership. Net Universe is thus expanding its cybersecurity portfolio and will now offer Swissbit’s iShield Key product series for protecting online accounts with the strongest and most flexible hardware authentication, led by the hardware security token iShield Key Pro. Net Universe seamlessly integrates IT and logistics, offering global technology services alongside comprehensive logistics solutions and operating storage services within their own warehouses.

今後加賀ソルネットは、スイスビットが提供するプラグアンドプレイ型のセキュリティ製品である「iShield Key」、「iShield HSM」、「iShield Carera/Archive」、「Secure Boot Solution for Raspberry Pi」の取り扱いを開始し、サイバーセキュリティソリューションのポートフォリオを拡大します。Swissbit セキュリティ製品ファミリーは、加賀ソルネット様および加賀ソルネット様のリセラーパートナーから入手可能です。

High-Performance PCIe SSD Engineered for Reliability and Endurance

Swissbit is broadening its portfolio of high-performance PCIe SSDs with the N3202, which bridges the gap between pure industrial solutions and enterprise or data center SSDs. With its robust design, integrated Swissbit powersafe PLP technology, and advanced security features, the N3202 is engineered to deliver unmatched reliability and endurance for industrial, NetCom, as well as enterprise storage applications.

最新のX-7xシリーズは、品質とイノベーションに対するSwissbitの取り組みを反映した製品です。製品寿命を延ばすことで総所有コスト（TCO）の削減を実現するとともに、一部の製品については、業界をリードするSwissbitの電源損失保護（PLP）機能であるパワーセーフ（powersafe）™を搭載しています。新たなSSD製品であるX-7xシリーズはフォーム・ファクター別に、2.5インチの「X-73」と「X-75 P」、M.2（2280および2242）の「X-75m.2」と「X-78m.2」、スリムSATAの「X-75s」と全5種が取り揃えられており、40GBから最大1.92TBまでの幅広い容量を提供します。

The series X-73, X-75 and X-78 are powered by cutting-edge industrial 112-layer 3D NAND technology, bringing unprecedented reliability and extended lifespan to the world’s most crucial networks. The new portfolio not only offers reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) thanks to its extended product life cycle, but also comes with powersafe SSDs – Swissbit’s industry-leading power loss protection feature. With an industry-leading 100k P/E cycles, the high endurance versions in pSLC mode are aimed at addressing the increasing market demand for durable and reliable data storage solutions.

PCIe Gen4 SSD in E1.S and U.2 form factors offers industry-leading IOPS-per-watt ratio

The N5200 Enterprise SSD combines reliability, durability, and scalability, making it the ideal choice for mission-critical applications. The SSD is a particularly efficient storage solution that consumes up to 30 percent less power than other PCIe Gen4 SSDs while delivering up to twice the performance. The N5200 range is Swissbit's first SSD solution available in Enterprise and Data Center Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) E1.S in addition to U.2. It is available in storage capacities from 1.92 to 7.68 TB.

At the “Microelectronics: Key to Transformation,” event held on September 18, 2023 at the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Swissbit Germany AG received a symbolic funding intent for several million euros. As an associated partner of the IPCEI Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (IPCEI ME/CT), Swissbit will receive funding for the “True-MEM” project, the overarching aim of which is to expand trusted supply and value chains for critical microelectronics components.

microSD card with encryption function offers reliable access protection for video and image data

The card is intended particularly for manufacturers and users for whom sensitive data confidentiality and data protection in line with GDPR legislation are top priorities. It can be used host-independently with all common camera types. The plug-and-play system offers insurance firms, governments, or security organizations an effective solution to guarantee that recordings are never viewed, copied, or erased by unauthorized people under any circumstances.

ICT distributor expands its IT security portfolio with solutions from Swissbit's iShield product family  

The Japanese-based software house and IT product distributor, SoftGiken and Swissbit have entered a sales partnership for the Japan region. SoftGiken is thus expanding its IT security portfolio and will now offer selected security solutions from the iShield product brand, under which Swissbit has grouped its plug-and-play security products, which are iShield Key Pro and iShield HSM.

PCIe Gen4 SSD with up to 1.6 million IOPS outperforms mainstream solutions and offers industry's highest system performance

The new D1200 SSD is optimized for workloads demanded by applications including databases, cloud computing, media streaming or artificial intelligence (AI). It combines outstanding performance values, reliability and an extended NVMe feature set, including security functions for demanding cloud applications. Compared to existing mainstream data center SSDs, which are prone to significant performance degradation, D1200 delivers the highest sustained system performance over its lifetime.

Premiere at the FMS: New Data Center SSD D1200

Swissbit will be returning to the Flash Memory Summit (FMS) in Santa Clara, California from August 08 to 10, 2023. Swissbit will be introducing its latest Data Center SSD for cloud applications to the North American market. As a US-show exclusive, FMS-visitors will also be treated to a special sneak preview of unique solutions for the Enterprise market. Visitors to booth #515 will experience the company’s newest innovations up-close, including its latest breakthroughs in the realm of Data Center storage.

iShield HSM makes OTA software updates even more secure, receiving the "Works with Mender" label

Swissbit is now an official partner of Northern.tech, the company behind Mender, the open-source over-the-air (OTA) update software platform for IoT devices. With its iShield HSM hardware security module, Swissbit offers a security component that ensures the authenticity and integrity of OTA firmware and software updates in terms of a zero-trust network architecture. To certify the suitability and compatibility of iShield HSM as a hardware security anchor for Mender OTA updates, it has received the "Works with Mender" label.

Swissbit is a partner of the IPCEI Microelectronics and Communication Technologies

On June 8, 2023, the European Commission approved the IPCEI Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (IPCEI ME/CT) under state aid law. This paves the way for the promotion of a total of 31 projects aimed at strengthening the microelectronics industry in Germany. As an associated partner and a company based in Berlin, Swissbit Germany AG is among the supported projects.

Swissbit Device Manager offers comprehensive monitoring and is enabled for firmware updates

The most recent version of the Swissbit Device Manager (SBDM) allows customers to initiate firmware updates in addition to giving comprehensive insight into the lifecycle status of Swissbit storage solutions. As a result, the software supports Swissbit customers who are currently in the design-in stages, giving them complete flexibility for extensive testing and customization.

SSD firmware optimization for application profiles increases data center efficiency

Swissbit will showcase its data center application solutions at the ISC High Performance conference in Hamburg, Germany from May 21-25, 2023. The highlight on booth #K1007 will be the N4200 SSD series, which has been developed specifically for data center application profiles. Visitors to the Swissbit booth will be able to experience first-hand the efficiency gains that result from application-optimized SSDs during a joint demonstration with Infomaniak, a Swiss cloud service provider.

この新しいセキュリティキーiShield Key Proはセキュリティ機能の追加によって、パスワードを使用せずに、フィッシングに強い安全な認証およびオンラインアカウント保護を実現します。この認証デバイスは、ワンタイムパスワード生成手法の一つであるHOTPに対応しています。このため、FIDO2が利用できないオフラインやリモートアクセス環境でも、FIDO2に準拠した認証方法への自動フォールバックをシームレスに処理することで認証が可能となります。また、本製品は個人のアイデンティティを管理するPIV技術を用いることで、個人の認証情報を安全に保管することができます。

産業向けフラッシュストレージ製品の独立系メーカー・Swissbit（日本法人：スイスビットジャパン株式会社、東京都新宿区、代表取締役　友森　健一郎）は、2023年4月5日から7日にかけて東京ビッグサイトで開催のJapan IT Week春の組込みエッジコンピューティング展（ブース：E47-25）に出展し、サーバーおよびデータセンターに向けた容量16TBのSSD製品「N-4200シリーズ」を展示紹介します。

Swissbit Showcases Optimization of SSDs for Data Center Application Profiles

Swissbit will make its first appearance at the world’s leading event for the hosting and cloud industry and will showcase its solutions for data center applications at booth H17. The star of the show will be the N4200 SSD series developed for data center application profiles. Swissbit will hold a demo to illustrate how using SSDs optimized to a specific customer application environment improves efficiency at CloudFest in Europa-Park in Rust, Germany. This came together with the support of the Swiss cloud service provider Infomaniak, which already relies on Swissbit’s SSDs.

New TSE solution is taking shape: Legally compliant TSE offers flexibility of a subscription-based online signature service

Swissbit is looking forward to exhibiting at the retail industry’s principal trade fair, to present the latest advancements in international fiscalization and TSE solutions for the German market. Swissbit will be co-exhibiting on the Partner Tech Europe GmbH booth in Hall 6/E42, where its new cloud TSE strategy will be a key show highlight. A significant step forward in the development of the new TSE solution for the market is already well underway: the certification process at the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) was set in motion the end of last year.

S-600 series with true SLC-NAND provides maximum reliability and unsurpassed data retention for critical industrial applications

Swissbit is introducing the S-600 series, the latest generation of SD and microSD cards based on single-level cell flash. Only SLC offers 100,000 P/E cycles, making it ideal for applications that require particularly robust, durable storage solutions. This is especially true for edge IoT applications in critical industrial environments. The high-performance system architecture of the S-600 utilizes Hyperstone's new S9 controller, specifically designed for industrial flash memory cards.

大型投資を通じ、大規模なSiP製造能力を確立

産業向けフラッシュストレージ製品の独立系メーカー・Swissbit（日本法人：スイスビットジャパン株式会社、東京都新宿区、代表取締役　友森　健一郎）は、独ベルリンの製造拠点において戦略的な拡張計画を続けており、このたび、電子部品の生産に向けて新たな半導体パッケージングラインを開設したことを発表しました。

New SSD with unique firmware architecture enables detailed workload analysis and application-specific optimization

Compared to standard data center SSDs, the new N4200 offers two- to five-times faster constant write speed while maintaining low latency and two-times greater endurance over its lifetime. Major advances have been developed thanks to the specially adapted firmware, optimized for real-world data center workloads. The Swissbit N4200 is available with a storage capacity of 8 TB at launch, with a 16 TB version to follow.

Retrofittable plug-and-play USB security anchor for security key storage in IoT environments

With the addition of iShield HSM, Swissbit has expanded its range of plug-and-play security products. In the form of a USB-A stick, the hardware security module (HSM) enables secure storage of cryptographic keys and credentials required for identification, authentication, and registration of IoT devices. iShield HSM is designed and fully qualified for Hardware Security Integration (HSI) in AWS IoT Greengrass.

Strategic partnership with US company Burlywood for the design of use case tailored data center SSDs

To expand its memory solutions portfolio, Swissbit announces a strategic partnership with data center SSD and storage innovation company Burlywood. The common goal is to develop performance-optimized SSDs that are specifically adapted to the requirements and application profiles of data centers such as Big Data, Video Streaming and Machine Learning.

3D-TLC innovations and sneak preview of security solutions for demanding applications

Swissbit will be returning to the Flash Memory Summit (FMS) in Santa Clara, California from August 02 to 04, 2022. On booth #515, Swissbit will be showcasing several innovations including its latest N-30 series, which expands the company’s portfolio of 3D TLC storage solutions by serving as a high-performance PCIe SSD for industrial and NetCom applications.

High-performance NVMe SSD with storage capacity up to 4 TB for the most demanding industrial applications.

By combining performance, endurance, and large storage capacity in a compact PCIe M.2 module, Swissbit has expanded its range of storage solutions for the most demanding applications with its new N-30m2 range. The new series will be showcased for the first time at embedded world in Nuremberg, Germany.

柔軟性、高性能、堅牢性を兼ね備えた最新世代のリムーバブルストレージメディア

CFexpress 2.0規格に対応したSwissbitの新しいG-20シリーズは、3D TLC NANDを採用した「G-20」に加えて、pSLCバージョンの「G-26」が提供されます。いずれも、2レーンNVMe 1.3およびPCIe Gen 3.1仕様の高性能インターフェイスを実装しています。

Show highlights: latest cloud TSE strategy, software extension for LAN TSE solution, fiscalization in international markets

Under the headline "Tomorrow is the new today", EuroCIS 2022 will open its doors on May 31 in Düsseldorf. Swissbit AG, one of Germany’s leading suppliers of technical security equipment (TSE), will be co-exhibiting on the Partner Tech Europe GmbH booth in Hall 9, booth D21.

New product line launched with 3D-TLC SDHC and SDXC memory cards for industrial applications

With "high reliability" at their core, the new S-55 and S-58 series integrate state-of-the-art technologies, making them the first choice for demanding applications. The new series are based on Micron flash chips and complement Swissbit's existing S-50 and S-56 series, which use Kioxia 3D NAND.

Guaranteed maximum data protection against power outages thanks to intelligent power management features and tantalum capacitors.

For maximum protection, especially in mission-critical applications, Swissbit has now introduced "powersafe", an additional PLP level that also secures data as it transfers from host to controller (Dynamic Data) or from DRAM to NAND (Cached Data).

集中的なライトアクセスが求められる産業用およびネットワークテレコムに向けた3D pSLCベースのフラッシュストレージソリューション

この新シリーズは、データ記憶、ビデオ録画に加え、ブートメディアとしても利用でき、一世代前の製品を約2.5倍上回る耐久性を誇ります。

Swissbit iShield FIDO2は、ウェブサービスやオンラインアカウントへのアクセス時に利用する認証デバイスで、非対称暗号化およびハードウェアベースのセキュリティキーによって、ログインプロセスにおいて最高水準のセキュリティを提供します。本製品はNFC（近距離無線通信）にも対応しているため、USB Type-Aのほかモバイルデバイスでの使用も可能です。

Specialist for multicopter systems meets police force requirements with security solution from Swissbit

When Droneparts started looking for an efficient way to encrypt and protect access to drone footage, they discovered exactly what they needed at Swissbit: the iShield Camera microSD card enables drones to be retrofitted...