CooperStandard evaluates secure OT remote access to reduce downtime and speed troubleshooting

CooperStandard evaluates secure OT remote access as a production enabler

Tosi's recent recognition in Gartner's 2026 Market Guide for CPS Secure Remote Access is prompting suppliers such as CooperStandard Holdings to reassess how they manage and secure plant-floor operations. Gartner names Tosi as a Representative Vendor for solutions that let employees, contractors and OEMs safely operate, maintain or update cyber-physical systems remotely, a capability that matters to automotive suppliers with distributed manufacturing footprints. CooperStandard, which makes seals, anti‑vibration systems and fluid-handling components across multiple plants, can use such tools to reduce downtime and speed fault resolution without increasing onsite headcount.

Secure remote access platforms are particularly relevant to CooperStandard's manufacturing and supplier-service model because they enable rapid troubleshooting, controlled software updates and remote commissioning across production lines. Tosi highlights that its integrated platform supports cloud, on‑premises or hybrid deployments and is designed to give unified visibility and control of industrial devices. For a tier‑one supplier dependent on just‑in‑time delivery and tightly scheduled assembly lines, those capabilities translate into fewer production stops, shorter mean time to repair and lower travel costs for field engineers.

The broader operational and cyber risk context drives adoption. Gartner’s guide frames CPS secure remote access as a way to balance the need for external OEM or contractor access with rising cybersecurity requirements on the factory floor. Tosi’s CEO in the U.S., Sakari Suhonen, frames the Gartner acknowledgment as validation of customer trust in the company’s ability to connect, visualize and control OT networks — a proposition CooperStandard and similar suppliers weigh alongside internal OT security policies and OEM connectivity demands.

Tosi’s scale and product footprint

Tosi, formerly known as Tosibox, is headquartered in Irving, Texas and Oulu, Finland and says it has deployed solutions to connect, visualize and control hundreds of thousands of industrial devices. The company reports more than 800 customers and 150 partners globally and positions its platform to reduce onsite visits and downtime by enabling secure remote troubleshooting, maintenance and software updates.

Market context and vendor note

The announcement is issued via PR Newswire and cites Gartner authors Katell Thielemann, Wam Voster and Sumit Rajput. Gartner’s report and its customary disclaimer note that its publications are opinions and do not constitute endorsements. Tosi provides further information on its platform and deployments at tosi.net.