At AAEON Technology, we recognize growing demand for secure and reliable industrial systems. In collaboration with Canonical, AAEON Technology validates Ubuntu Pro across our Intel-based industrial systems. Each unit comes with a preinstalled Ubuntu image, an Ubuntu Pro license sticker, and 10 years of Canonical-backed updates for ongoing security and maintenance. "This collaboration means our customers benefit from cutting-edge hardware paired with the secure, long-term support offered with Ubuntu Pro enabled. With ongoing updates, they're always protected, allowing them to focus on their core goals," said Victor Lai, Managing Director at AAEON.

Ubuntu Pro provides enterprise-level security, compliance, and long-term stability for industrial and edge applications. It meets strict regulatory standards while delivering high performance in demanding environments.How industrial developers benefit from AAEON hardware with Ubuntu Pro enabled:

• Faster Time-to-Market: AAEON hardware pre-validated to work with Ubuntu Pro simplifies setup, speeding up deployments.
• Long-Term Support: 10 years of security patches and updates, ensuring reliable, long-lasting deployments.
• Enhanced Security: Kernel live patching and FIPS 140-2 certification for enterprise-grade protection.
• Simplified Compliance: Easily meet GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) standards with regular security updates.

AAEON Technology supports Ubuntu Pro on a wide range of Intel platforms, tailored to different performance needs:

• 13th Gen Intel Core Processors (formerly Raptor Lake-S)
• Intel Core Ultra Processors (formerly Meteor Lake)
• 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (formerly Alder Lake-P) and 11th Gen Intel Core Processors (formerly Tiger Lake)
• Intel Atom Processor x7000 series and Intel Core i3-N series (formerly Alder Lake-N and Amston Lake)
• Intel Atom Processor E3900 series (formerly Apollo Lake)

The Ubuntu Pro license sticker will reflect the CPU performance levels, including high-end, value and entry-level, while offering the same trusted services across our Intel product range.

AAEON Technology is leading the way in offering the first Ubuntu Pro-enabled solutions on all Intel platforms in the industrial computing sector, starting with the UP Xtreme i14 Edge Computing Kit, powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors (formerly Meteor Lake).