Kontron , a global provider of embedded and IoT solutions, is now working together with congatec, a provider of embedded and Edge computing technology, new, modular and secure embedded platforms. The focus is on the combination of KontronOS, the company’s own secure Linux® – based Kontron’s operating system, and the application-ready aReady.COM hardware and software building blocks from congatec. The aim is to promote the development of IEC 62443-compliant safety devices. and to facilitate and accelerate application solutions.

The partnership with congatec enables the integration of KontronOS into the aReady.COM portfolio, thereby Customer application-ready modules including pre-installed and licensed operating system received. congatec’s hypervisor technology together with KontronOS and KontronAIShield separates safety-critical core applications from IoT components. and ensures maximum system security.

“With KontronOS we offer a secure, modular and standardized platform that can be used long-term on all Modules will be provided and will form the basis for future Innovation educates. At the same time This allows us to react agilely to technological developments. Requirements imposed by the CRA Directive and the development of AI. We are pleased us, with this step to further deepen the partnership with congatec and Together we can offer our customers even more powerful and secure solutions. “to be able to,” said Hannes Niederhauser, CEO of Kontron.

Dominik Ressing, CEO of congatec, added: “We are expanding our application-ready embedded computer hardware- and software building blocks around the secure KontronOS. This offers aReady.COM our Customers benefit from even more flexibility and security. With aReady.COM, customers can Bringing safe and innovative solutions to market maturity faster, while ensuring Non-recurring Reduce engineering costs and total cost of ownership. We are pleased We are very pleased that Kontron supports the advantages of our aReady strategy with KontronOS and profitably in our joint solution offer is used.”

KontronOS is via a subscription model available on aReady.COMs and also modular Expandable: Functions such as KontronAIShield and KontronGrid can be expanded as needed. Supplement as needed. KontronOS supports customers in achieving CRA compliance to meet the requirements for their products and reduce overall costs.

Building on the agreement concluded in May 2025 Partnership with congatec, which combines the computer-on-module know-how of both With the companies united, congatec will continue to supply embedded modules for Kontron. Together, the companies pool their technological expertise, so that Kontron now has access to one of the broadest embedded module portfolios worldwide.

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