Today, our businesses are navigating increasingly turbulent digital waters. Headlines scream about data breaches, cyberattacks are multiplying with unprecedented cunning (a 238% increase in cyberattack frequency just from working remotely! ), and that fine line between personal and professional on our devices blurs, opening doors to risks we once couldn’t even imagine. Ask yourself: is your organization feeling the pressure of a distributed workforce while grappling with the headache of protecting every digital corner and every conversation?
The key question many forward-thinking organizations are asking is this: when does a fragmented security system stop being a solution and start becoming an unacceptable business risk? For many, that moment has already arrived.
When security cracks: an imminent risk
The dizzying digitalization we’ve all experienced, further accelerated by recent global shifts, has presented us with two vital challenges threatening any business’s continuity and data integrity:
- Unprotected devices, open doors: think about all those phones, tablets, and laptops that are now essential work tools. Unfortunately, less than 60% of devices are updated within the first 14 days, and most organizations require 30 days or more to update 90% of their device fleet. This creates constant vulnerabilities. Managing and securing a diverse and growing fleet can feel like a losing battle from the start.
- Communications out in the open: using consumer messaging apps for corporate matters is like talking loudly in a public square. A chilling 91% of cyberattacks start with a malicious phishing email , and 90% of phishing attacks through messaging applications are sent via WhatsApp. Without control over where data is stored, what metadata is generated, or who truly has access, sensitive information becomes exposed. This is a breeding ground for leaks, compliance issues, and, yes, the dreaded human error with devastating consequences.
The decisive turn: from firefighting to total, proactive control
The search for a robust, complete security defense leads us to an undeniable truth: patchwork solutions or generic tools simply aren’t enough anymore. True security demands absolute, unified control over every corner of your digital environment, from the hardware in your hand to the subtlest message you send.
This strategic imperative is what has led smart businesses to trust the alliance of leading solutions like Applivery and Threema. Together, they redefine what it means to protect your company.
In our commitment to providing the most comprehensive and efficient solutions, Applivery is excited to announce the strengthened collaboration with Threema. This partnership brings together Applivery’s robust platform with Threema’s unwavering focus on security and privacy, offering our users an unparalleled solution for managing their devices.
Applivery and Threema weren’t chosen by chance. Their combined strength lies in proven resilience and amazing flexibility for secure application management and comprehensive device control. Their combined capabilities directly tackle the most pressing security needs:
- A unified shield for your endpoints
Applivery, a new-generation Endpoint Management solution , gives you total control over your fleet of Apple, Android, and Windows devices. We’re talking about automated patching that closes vulnerabilities in a matter of hours , and ironclad security policies for both company-owned fully managed devices , hybrid (COPE/BYOD) scenarios where personal and work profiles are separated , and dedicated devices in Kiosk Mode. Applivery turns every endpoint into a fortress. Our advanced features, like Kiosk Mode and our patented unattended remote access, simplify complex deployments and ensure device integrity in any use case.
- Bulletproof and controlled communications
Threema is the backbone of secure communication. With over 10 years of expertise , end-to-end encryption , the guarantee that your messages are never stored on servers , and complete user anonymity. Threema eradicates the risks of consumer messengers. Its own servers in a highly secure, ISO 27001-certified data center in Switzerland and strict GDPR compliance offer unparalleled data sovereignty , ensuring your sensitive conversations remain truly confidential and are not subject to the US CLOUD Act. Threema has been categorized as a “Market Leader” by Forrester Wave in their ‘Secure Communications Solutions’ report as of Oct 2024.
- Operational agility for the unexpected
From a single, centralized dashboard (Threema’s Management Cockpit and Applivery’s control panel), your organization can deploy universal security configurations and communication policies. This agility is vital for day-to-day operations and, crucially, for lightning-fast responses during incidents. The ability to control, isolate, or even “freeze” device functionalities while maintaining a secure communication channel (Threema Work ) ensures your business keeps running, even under the most severe attack.
From "nothing's happening here" to full user trust
We know the best security is the one users adopt and use without a hitch. That’s why the combined Applivery and Threema approach prioritizes a seamless experience. Applivery has been recognized for its “Best Support” and being “Easiest To Do Business With” by G2 in Summer 2024, and it handles the underlying technical deployment with impressive efficiency. Threema’s secure and intuitive nature (with a “look and feel” similar to other common messaging apps ) ensures a friction-free transition for everyone, even offering Threema Desktop 2.0 for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
This frees your team to focus on seamlessly integrating the solutions, gathering feedback, and perfecting the operational workflow. The result is a system that’s not only technically impregnable but also enthusiastically adopted by its users from day one.
The fruits of success: a transformation with tangible results
The strategic decision to embrace unified security and communication translates into clear, measurable benefits for your business:
- Drastically reduced cyber risk
By securing both devices and communications, your organization significantly lowers its exposure to data breaches (which affected 343 million victims in 2023 ), ransomware, and other cyberattacks. Data recovery after a ransomware attack is disheartening: 54% of European surveyed companies who paid the ransom did not recover all their information. With Threema, confidential documents can be end-to-end encrypted with options to restrict local download, and employee, customer, and supply chain data are not stored on any server.
- Guaranteed regulatory compliance
The joint solution not only facilitates but drives compliance with demanding regulations like GDPR and the NIS2 directive, providing the traceability and control you need for any audit. Applivery manages devices to enforce supply chain security standards (Article 20) and enables centralized control over endpoints for risk mitigation (Article 21). Threema provides secure communication channels as part of network security (Article 21), facilitates timely incident communication (Article 23), implements strong end-to-end encryption (Article 25), and ensures confidentiality and integrity of communications (Article 26).
- Uninterrupted business continuity
In the face of a crisis, vital communications remain operational thanks to Threema Work (which can be used while all suspicious apps are blocked by Applivery ), and your devices can be managed to ensure core business functions continue, minimizing financial losses and downtime. Avoiding attacks is crucial, given that 60% of cyberattacks target SMBs.
- Increased operational efficiency
Automating device management and providing a single, secure communication channel reduces IT overhead and empowers your employees with reliable, secure tools that boost productivity. Applivery’s capabilities include remote wiping, password enforcement, disk encryption, network configuration, and app management (silent installs/updates, private apps, enterprise app store).
Looking to the future: sustainable security in a changing world
This powerful collaboration doesn’t just address today’s challenges; it offers an innovative answer to an ever-evolving threat landscape. It proves that intelligent digitalization can not only protect your organization but also ensure its continuity and resilience for tomorrow.
Key aspects driving this success and the future vision:
- 360-degree protection
The synergy covers every inch of your digital surface, from the device in your pocket to the data traveling through the air, offering layers of defense no single solution could achieve.
- Limitless adaptability
Applivery’s vast device compatibility and flexible management modes (Kiosk, BYOD, Fully Managed) combine with Threema’s robust secure communication options (Threema Work and Threema OnPrem , which allows communication exclusively within a closed user group preventing external contact and smishing attacks ). This means the solution perfectly molds to virtually any industry or use case.
- The value of trust and expertise
Applivery has been selected as a representative vendor by Gartner in their “Market Guide for Endpoint Management Tools” as of Jan 2025. This highlights our position as a company in hyper-growth , with over 80% international business and customers in more than 65 markets. Threema, with over 8,000 B2B customers and 3M Threema Work users , actively seeks strategic alliances like this, as explained by Martin Sedó, Partner Manager at Threema, who is responsible for scaling Threema’s growth through a worldwide partner network. Javier Lima, CRO at Applivery, leads our revenue streams and seeks to increase our installed base of Resellers and MSP partners, as well as technology alliances to increase the joint value proposition. This combination creates the perfect synergy for any company aspiring to grow and thrive securely.
Don't just take our word for it! discover the digital revolution in business security in our webinar.
Are you ready to see how Applivery and Threema are transforming how businesses protect their devices and communications, guaranteeing resilience and safeguarding their future?
Join us for our webinar on Tuesday, June 24, at 11:00 CEST. Register now to get an in-depth look at this pioneering security solution. Learn firsthand from Javier Lima, CRO at Applivery, and Martin Sedó, Partner Manager at Threema, how this strategic alliance is driving unprecedented protection, optimizing operations, and ensuring your business’s continuity against modern cyber threats.
