The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 is a utility-grade application processing engine (APE) module which plugs into most members of the feature-rich and cost efficient RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Multi-Service Platform family. Modular and field replaceable, the RUGGEDCOM RX1500 devices offer WAN, serial or Ethernet connectivity options.

The APE1808 with the RX1500 provides a secure and future-proof way to deploy Edge computing directly into industrial networks in harsh environments, bringing intelligence and data processing on a decentralized level in real-time – a key requirement for digitalization and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

With support for Linux and Windows 10, the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 provides a standards-based platform to host commercially available software and allows you to also implement your self-developed apps, eliminating the need for an external industrial PC. The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 can seamlessly integrate Siemens or third-party Edge computing applications to address today’s growing challenges. Computation at the edge increases flexibility, helps operators gain valuable insights as it allows for quick response times for faster decision making, maximizes operational efficiency, and reduces risks/costs in industrial IoT applications. Processing data locally ensures that only relevant data is sent to IT/cloud systems and increases network performance by reducing latency. The APE1808 is also an excellent platform to deploy partner solutions for anomaly-based intrusion detection system and deep packet inspection to further increase network security.

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