runZero, a leader in exposure management, has forged a strategic partnership with Aqaio, a German value-added distributor, to drive growth in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Announced on July 24, 2025, this collaboration leverages Aqaio’s regional expertise to deliver runZero’s advanced cybersecurity platform to organizations facing complex cyber threats.
runZero partners with Aqaio to expand in Germany, Austria, Switzerland.
Aqaio appointed as primary distributor for runZero’s platform in DACH.
Partnership enhances localized support and cybersecurity solutions.
runZero’s platform offers visibility across IT, OT, IoT, and cloud assets.
Aqaio provides consulting, logistics, and training for seamless adoption.
Aligns with runZero’s broader EMEA cybersecurity growth strategy.
The partnership positions Aqaio as runZero’s primary channel partner in Germany, accelerating the delivery of runZero’s exposure management platform across the DACH region. “This partnership with runZero is a strategic win for our channel ecosystem,” said Richard Hellmeier, CEO at Aqaio. “They are no longer selling just another product — they're delivering a vital capability.” This alliance supports runZero’s broader EMEA growth strategy, addressing the rising demand for robust cybersecurity solutions.
Aqaio’s deep understanding of the German cybersecurity market enables tailored customer engagement and faster deployment of runZero’s platform. “In today’s rapidly shifting threat landscape, partnerships like this are essential to delivering resilient, scalable cybersecurity,” said Joe Taborek, Chief Revenue Officer at runZero. The collaboration ensures organizations in the DACH region receive localized support, aligning solutions with specific market needs.
Aqaio’s established network of resellers and systems integrators gains access to runZero’s platform, enabling proactive cyber defense for end customers. The partnership facilitates seamless implementation through Aqaio’s dedicated consulting, logistics, and certified training services. This streamlined approach ensures organizations can quickly adopt runZero’s technology, which provides comprehensive visibility across IT, OT, IoT, mobile, and cloud environments.
runZero’s platform delivers unparalleled asset visibility, identifying 25% more assets on average than organizations previously recognized, according to company data. Its agentless, integration-free approach uncovers unknown devices and exposures, addressing critical security gaps. Aqaio’s expertise complements this by offering high-end, integrated IT security solutions, enhancing cyber resilience across the DACH region.
The runZero-Aqaio partnership marks a significant step in strengthening cybersecurity in the DACH region. By combining runZero’s innovative exposure management with Aqaio’s market expertise, the alliance empowers organizations to navigate complex threats and build a secure digital future.
runZero provides a single source of truth for exposure management across your total attack surface. Without requiring agents, authentication, or appliances, runZero delivers the most complete and accurate visibility into every asset and exposure across internal, external, IT, OT, IoT, mobile, and cloud environments — including uncovering unknown and unmanageable devices and broad classes of exposures that evade traditional tools. Founded in 2018 by HD Moore, runZero is trusted by more than 500 companies and 30,000 users worldwide to mitigate risks faster, meet compliance requirements, and improve overall security.
Aqaio partners with resellers, system integrators, and OEMs. We focus on new technological developments, which we supplement and expand with complementary solutions from market and technology leaders in the IT security field. We also provide 2nd level support and training for our partners and their end-customers. The product portfolio consists of high-end IT products that complement each other and can be combined to create integrated solutions. Additionally, Aqaio offers services such as consulting, marketing support, logistics, training, and technical support.
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