MIDDLETOWN, Penn., Jan. 28, 2026 — Phoenix Contact USA announced the official launch of its Technology Alliance Program (TAP). This global initiative expands the capabilities of the Phoenix Contact’s EP Raptor Series of industrial network switches and the company’s broader computing ecosystem through validated, interoperable third-party applications.
As part of the program’s first wave, Phoenix Contact has formed partnerships with:
- CyVault is a global OT/ICS cyber defense leader offering advanced, comprehensive protection for organizations of any size and industry.
- EmberOT helps industrial companies see threats clearly, safeguard vital systems and emerge more capable.
- Industrial Defender, a leader in OT cybersecurity for more than 20 years, provides robust OT asset management and compliance automation for critical infrastructure operators.
- JPEmbedded delivers advanced communication and cybersecurity solutions for power systems and industrial networks.
- PCItek delivers integration consulting, solutions and products to the utility industry.
- Radiflow protects industrial sites by providing unified visibility, real-time threat detection and automated risk management.
- SyskeyOT provides customer-centric cybersecurity solutions for OT/IACS networks.
Phoenix Contact had previously announced partnerships with Xona and Forescout, which are also part of TAP.
TAP is built on a simple principle: customers who rely on Phoenix Contact’s substation-grade hardware can choose the applications that best fit their operational and cybersecurity needs. The program accelerates the industry shift from multiple standalone appliances to converged, high-performance platforms capable of hosting cybersecurity, automation and analytics applications directly on EP Raptor switches, Phoenix Contact industrial PCs, or within the PLCnext Technology ecosystem.
“Industrial organizations are under enormous pressure to simplify their architectures while improving security, visibility and operational performance,” Eric Reichert, director of Product — Automation, for Phoenix Contact USA. “Our Technology Alliance Program brings together an ecosystem of proven OT and cybersecurity partners. TAP gives our customers a way to consolidate hardware, reduce complexity and run their preferred applications on a single, high-reliability platform.”
The program’s benefits include:
- Reduced device footprint and consolidation of dedicated appliances
- Lower power consumption and simplified cablingImproved mean time between failure through fewer failure points
- Streamlined deployment of cybersecurity and automation workloads
- A vendor-agnostic platform that adapts to each customer’s preferred toolset
To learn more about the program, visit the Phoenix Contact booth (#1016) at DTECH, Feb. 2-5, 2026, in San Diego.
About Phoenix Contact
Since 1923, Phoenix Contact has created products to connect, distribute and control power and data flows. Our products are found in nearly all industrial markets. Sustainability and responsibility guide every action we take, and we are proud to collaborate with our customers to empower a smarter and better world for future generations. Together, we are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation.