ARIA Cybersecurity and Acronis Launch AZT PROTECT with $25,000 Savings per OT Endpoint
ARIA Cybersecurity and Acronis launched AZT PROTECT to extend Windows 10 support for operational technology environments, avoiding forced migrations to Windows 11. Early adopters report saving $25,000 per device and achieving ROI ratios up to 100:1 by delaying hardware upgrades, application retesting, and production disruptions.
1. Launch of AZT PROTECT Solution
ARIA Cybersecurity, a business of CSPi, and Acronis introduced AZT PROTECT to address end-of-support challenges for Windows 10 in operational technology environments. The live online event demonstrated how AZT can lock down legacy endpoints and eliminate the need for costly migrations to Windows 11.
2. Benefits and ROI for OT Customers
Early customer deployments report savings of $25,000 per device by avoiding extensive hardware upgrades and software retesting. CSPi highlights ROI ratios as high as 100:1, driven by reduced production disruptions and extended use of existing infrastructure.
3. Technology and Functionality Details
AZT PROTECT utilizes patented AI-based reactive countermeasures to block malware, ransomware, and exploit attacks without relying on OS vendor patches. The solution enforces lockdowns on critical applications, preventing unauthorized updates and code-based exploits in industrial control systems.
4. Cost Savings and Market Impact
By extending the life of Windows 10 systems, CSPi aims to capture a segment of the industrial automation market where millions of endpoints face mandatory upgrades. The partnership with Acronis pairs AZT PROTECT with Acronis Cyber Protect backup capabilities to accelerate customer adoption.