Advantech, a provider of AIoT platforms and services, is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu Pro for Devices, now integrated with the Advantech Edge Computing Platform. This combination offers significant benefits to IoT, AI, and industrial applications, enhancing security, support, and development capabilities.
Key advantages of Ubuntu Pro for devices include:
Enhanced security: Ubuntu Pro for Devices includes 25,000 security maintenance packages, safeguarding users’ systems against vulnerabilities. The Livepatch service enables the application of critical kernel patches without rebooting, thereby minimising downtime and maintaining system stability
10 years of support: With a single licence, Ubuntu Pro for Devices provides 10 years of long-term support (LTS). This includes 10 times the number of security packages available with Ubuntu Classic (desktop/server), ensuring users’ systems remain up-to-date
Efficient management tools: Ubuntu Pro for Devices features Landscape, a systems management tool that allows users to manage and monitor their Ubuntu systems from a unified platform. Capable of managing up to 40,000 machines from a single server, it is ideal for large-scale deployments
Cost-effective licensing: Various pricing tiers are available based on processor types, allowing users to select the most suitable option for their specific needs, ensuring optimal value for their investment
Advantech’s robust Edge computing platform is well-suited for IoT and AI implementations in diverse industrial environments, such as railway transportation and robotics manufacturing. When paired with Ubuntu Pro, these devices benefit from enhanced security features, ensuring continuous system operation.
Landscape, Ubuntu’s system management tool, streamlines device management and monitoring, making large-scale deployments more efficient. This synergy accelerates the development of robotics in manufacturing and ensures systems are secure and reliable for advanced AI applications.
The Advantech Power Suite provides a comprehensive range of features designed to improve OS customisation and management. The suite includes three key tools: the Lockdown Utility, OS Enhancement Utility, and ADV Image Manager. These tools enable users to strengthen security controls, manage advanced settings, and perform rapid backups and restorations on the Advantech Edge Computing Platform with ease.
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