Marlink and TXOne Networks enter Global Strategic Partnership to strengthen Cyber Resilience across Maritime and Industrial Operations

Marlink, a leading provider of managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with TXOne Networks, a global specialist in cyber-physical systems and operational technology security. This collaboration aims to enhance cyber resilience across maritime and industrial operations by combining Marlink's expertise in managed cybersecurity, connectivity, network and cloud services with TXOne Networks' purpose-built Operational Technology (OT) security capabilities.

The partnership addresses the growing cybersecurity challenges posed by the increasing connectivity of vessels, offshore assets, and shore-based industrial sites. As systems become more interconnected, the risk of cyber threats to operational technology escalates, presenting new challenges for organizations seeking to protect operational continuity while meeting rising regulatory expectations.

For maritime customers, the partnership is particularly beneficial, aligning with requirements such as IACS UR E26. Meanwhile, shore-based industrial environments can ensure their operational security aligns with recognized OT security principles like IEC 62443. By integrating their strengths, Marlink and TXOne Networks seek to simplify security, reduce operational risk, and enable secure digital transformation across critical operational environments.

Nicolas Furgé, President Cyber at Marlink, emphasized the importance of protecting operational technology alongside digital infrastructure, stating that the partnership helps customers secure critical operations, manage regulatory pressure, and adopt new technologies with confidence. Nasser Zayour, Vice President Global Alliances and Channels at TXOne Networks, highlighted the importance of visibility and protection across the entire digital ecosystem, noting that the partnership extends TXOne's OT security expertise into a broader cyber resilience framework.

The collaboration further enriches Marlink's cybersecurity portfolio by incorporating TXOne Networks' specialized OT security into the Possibility Portfolio and XChange NextGen edge platform. Together, the companies will provide comprehensive cyber resilience solutions across vessels, offshore assets, industrial sites, and remote operations, supporting customers in maintaining a unified approach to securing both IT and OT environments.