FreeWave Zentry zero trust solution and the FreeWave Elements ES1000 gateway
honored for exceptional innovation
Boulder, CO, October 5, 2026 – FreeWave Technologies announced today that it’s Zentry™ zero trust solution and its Elements® ES1000 gateway have received 2026 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Awards from IoT Evolution World, the leading Web site covering IoT technologies.
The ES1000 is purpose-built for the demands of the IoT/OT environments. It embeds the Zentry solution to create one of the industries only Zero Trust enabled hardware solution. Designed as an edge AI computer to run intelligence where the work happens – whether that’s in a production facility or a remote network. It’s more than a cellular gateway; it’s a secure connectivity device no matter where it’s deployed.
The Zentry solution makes networks invisible with complete visibility and management of downstream devices wherever you are. It can be deployed as a standalone solution to provide the same robust security. With no open ports or public IPs there’s nothing to scan or exploit. It’s built for the edge and the enterprise and works seamlessly across OT, IoT, and in disconnected environments. It installs in minutes and works alongside other traditional tools providing ephemeral sessions that appear only when allowed and needed.
“It’s great to see our solutions getting the recognition they deserve. As a 30-year-old hardware solution, many don’t expect us to also have a robust zero trust solution that is easy to use, straightforward, and a very strong answer to today’s cybercrime challenges.” said Sue Moore, VP of marketing for FreeWave. “We’re working with such a variety of customers with a laundry list of challenges, but all with the same result – a protected network. Thanks to these awards more networks will have the chance to become ‘invisible’.”
“The solutions selected for the IoT Evolution Product of Year Award reflect the diverse range of innovation driving the multi-billion dollar IoT market today. It is my honor to congratulate FreeWave for their innovative work and superior contribution to the rapidly evolving IoT industry,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC, a co-publisher of IoT Evolution.
“It is my pleasure to recognize these FreeWave products as innovative solutions that have earned the 2026 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award,” Carl Ford, Community Developer, IoT Evolution World. “I look forward to seeing even more innovation from FreeWave in the future.”
About FreeWave Technologies
FreeWave Technologies has secured industrial communications for more than 30 years across defense, energy, agriculture, and critical infrastructure. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave’s portfolio spans industrial IoT hardware, software, and security solutions purpose-built for the most demanding operational environments in the world. For more information, visit freewave.com/zentry or freewave.com/es1000.
FreeWave Contact:
Sue Moore
VP of marketing
303-381-9205
[email protected]
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TMC Contact:
Stephanie Thompson
Manager, TMC Awards
203-852-6800
[email protected]