BlastWave Honored with Hyer 2025 Breakthrough Culture Award: A Testament to Our People-First Philosophy

Palo Alto, CA – May 28, 2025 – BlastWave, a leader in OT Zero Trust Protection, today announced that it has been selected by Hyer (www.hyer.co) as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Breakthrough Culture Award. This influential honor endorses BlastWave's deliberate cultivation of an environment where people champion bold ideas, experimentation is encouraged, and transformative innovation is not just a goal but a way of life.

At BlastWave, we believe that true breakthroughs emerge from a culture that empowers every team member to challenge the status quo, embrace creative problem-solving, and push the boundaries of what's possible. This award from Hyer underscores our unwavering commitment to fostering a dynamic workplace where curiosity is ignited, perspectives are valued, and the freedom to innovate is deeply embedded in our culture.

"Being honored with the Hyer Breakthrough Culture Award is a profound validation of our core philosophy: that an exceptional culture is the engine of groundbreaking innovation," said Tom Sego, BlastWave CEO. "We've consciously built an environment where our engineers, developers, and entire team feel empowered to think differently, take calculated risks, and collaborate on solutions that redefine our industry. It isn't just about fostering creativity; it's about turning audacious ideas into tangible advancements. This award is a tribute to every individual at BlastWave who contributes to our vibrant ecosystem of innovation, driving us forward and allowing us to deliver truly cutting-edge solutions to our customers."

Hyer's Breakthrough Culture Award recognizes organizations pushing the boundaries of traditional workplace norms, demonstrating exceptional dedication to employee engagement, well-being, and a forward-thinking approach to work-life integration. BlastWave’s selection underscores our commitment to open communication channels and a focus on what customers need, not what is easy.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Hyer for this significant honor. This award reinforces our commitment to continually evolving our innovation-driven culture, ensuring that BlastWave remains at the forefront of delivering revolutionary cybersecurity solutions for OT networks in the oil and gas, manufacturing, government, water/wastewater, building management, and data center sectors.

About BlastWave: BlastWave securely connects Industrial Control Systems, Operational Technology, and Critical Infrastructure networks with Zero Trust Protection and delivers industrial-grade cybersecurity with consumer-grade ease-of-use. Visit www.blastwave.com to learn more.

About Hyer: Hyer (www.hyer.co) is a leading authority in recognizing and celebrating organizational excellence, particularly in fostering innovative and supportive workplace cultures. Through rigorous evaluation and a deep understanding of modern work dynamics, Hyer identifies companies that are setting new benchmarks for employee engagement, well-being, and impactful cultural development.