CHICAGO, IL, February 5, 2026 – Aeris, a global leader in cellular management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programs, today announced that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Robert Holley, Head of Channel, New Routes to Market, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendors and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.
Holley leads the strategy for helping partners transition from fragmented legacy systems to integrated, secure IoT and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions. A veteran of the United States Army with more than 20 years of leadership experience in telecom, cloud, and network security, Holley previously served as Aeris’ vice president of global enterprise sales.
In 2025, Holley was instrumental in the official launch of the expanded Aeris Partner Program, which unified channel sales partners, service providers, and technology alliances into a single ecosystem. Under his leadership, the program expanded to include eight new strategic partnerships, enabling partners to move beyond bandwidth resale to higher value, recurring revenue solutions.
The expanded Aeris Partner Program enables partners to combine the telco grade Aeris IoT Accelerator global connectivity management platform with Aeris IoT Watchtower™ that delivers deep monitoring, analysis and security solutions. Together, these innovations enable enterprises to deploy, secure and scale IoT and Fixed Wireless Access solutions with one global eSIM, one platform and built-in zero trust protection.
“I am honored to be recognized by CRN as a 2026 Channel Chief, a distinction that reflects the hard work of the entire Aeris team in supporting our global partners,” said Robert Holley. “Our focus remains on empowering our partners through the Aeris IoT Accelerator platform and Aeris IoT Watchtower, providing them with the security and scalability they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving IoT market.”
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.
About Aeris
Aeris is the secure connectivity platform for Physical AI and intelligent IoT devices. It caters to connected cars, drones, autonomous mobility, robotics, utilities, energy, fleet management, logistics, medical devices, and manufacturing. Aeris serves over 7,000 enterprise customers and connects more than 115 million devices worldwide, including 41 million connected vehicles, supported by an ecosystem of 30+ mobile network operators. Enterprises rely on Aeris for the borderless connectivity, embedded security, observability, and proven scale that mission critical Physical AI programs demand.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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