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title: Blog posts tagged "IoT"
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url: https://canonical.com/blog/tag/iot
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# Blog posts tagged "IoT"

#### [Canonical announces Zephyr 26.04 LTS, delivering up to 15 years of support for MCU-grade devices](https://canonical.com/blog/zephyr-lts-announcement)

The new enterprise distribution provides a trusted Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) to solve critical Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance and developer experience challenges. Anaheim, California – September 21, 2026 – Ahead of Embedded World North America, Canonical today announced the upcoming release of Zephyr 26.04 LTS, an enterpris

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Company

#### [Ubuntu now certified on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-8275](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-now-certified-on-qualcomm-dragonwing-iq-8275)

Sep 8, 2026 –  Canonical and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announce the general availability of certified Ubuntu 24.04 LTS images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 Evaluation Kit (EVK). Offering industrial-grade efficiency, this release provides production-ready software designed for building high-performance edge AI applications. For de

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Canonical announcements

#### [Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q is available for pre-order with Ubuntu pre-installed](https://canonical.com/blog/arduino-ventuno-q-is-available-for-pre-order-with-ubuntu-pre-installed)

London, UK – August 25, 2026 – Following our initial collaboration announcement in March 2026, Canonical and Arduino (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.) are excited to announce that VENTUNO Q is now generally available for pre-order, pre-loaded with Ubuntu. VENTUNO Q is a dual-brain developer board designed for edge AI and robot

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Canonical announcements

#### [Advantech AOM-2721 is now Ubuntu Certified](https://canonical.com/blog/advantech-aom-2721-ubuntu-certified)

Canonical announces that the Advantech AOM-2721 is officially joining the list of Ubuntu Certified Hardware.

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Hardware Enablement

#### [So you need to add microcontrollers to your fleet: now what?](https://canonical.com/blog/microcontrollers-ubuntu-core-golioth)

Your Ubuntu Core fleet is running beautifully. OTA updates roll out in minutes. Every device is strictly confined, cryptographically attested, and carrying a 10 to 15 year long term support (LTS) commitment. The operational team sleeps soundly. Then the product roadmap meeting happens. The industrial floor needs vibration sensors on every

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Ubuntu and Linux

#### [A look into Ubuntu Core 26: Building a local AI inference appliance in a virtual machine](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-core-26-ai-box)

Welcome to this blog series which explores innovative uses of Ubuntu Core. Throughout this series, Canonical’s Engineers will show what you can build with this Core 26 release, highlighting the features and tools available to you.  In this first blog, Farshid Tavakolizadeh, Engineer Manager for Canonical’s Industrial team, will show you h

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Internet of Things

#### [A look into Ubuntu Core 26: Deploying AI models on Renesas RZ/V series for production](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-core-26-ai-renesas)

Welcome to this blog series which explores innovative uses of Ubuntu Core. Throughout this series, Canonical’s Engineers will show what you can build with our releases, highlighting the features and tools available to you. In this blog, Asa Mirzaieva, engineer from the Silicon Alliances team, will show you how to deploy optimised AI model

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Internet of Things

#### [A look into Ubuntu Core 26: Cloud-powered edge computing with AWS IoT Greengrass and Azure IoT Edge](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-core-26-cloud-integration)

Welcome to this blog series which explores innovative uses of Ubuntu Core. Throughout this series, Canonical’s Engineers will show what you can build with this Core 26 release, highlighting the features and tools available to you.  In this first blog, Michael Croft-White, Engineer Director for Canonical’s Telemetry team, will show you how

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Internet of Things

#### [Canonical launches Ubuntu Core 26](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-launches-ubuntu-core-26)

Ubuntu Core 26 introduces precise Linux builds, optimized OTA updates, live kernel patching, and enhanced hardware-backed protection for mission-critical deployments. May 19, 2026 Today, Canonical announced the general availability of Ubuntu Core 26, its minimal, immutable operating system with up to 15 years of security maintenance.  Ubu

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Canonical announcements

#### [Canonical expands Ubuntu support to next-generation MediaTek Genio 520 and 720 platforms](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-expands-ubuntu-support-to-next-generation-mediatek-genio-520-and-720-platforms)

Canonical is pleased to announce the early access launch of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for MediaTek’s Genio IoT platforms. Building on the companies’ strategic partnership, this release introduces optimized Ubuntu images for the brand-new Genio 520 and 720, while continuing to provide robust support for the Genio 350, 510, 700, and 1200.  The colla

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edge computing

#### [Fast-tracking industrial and AI deployment on Renesas RZ platforms](https://canonical.com/blog/fast-tracking-industrial-and-ai-deployment-on-renesas-rz-platforms)

Certified Ubuntu 24.04 LTS images now available Canonical is pleased to announce the general availability (GA) of certified Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu Core 24 images for the Renesas RZ/G2L and RZ/G2LC 64-bit microprocessors (MPUs) platforms. With a production-ready Ubuntu version, users can benefit from enterprise-grade security, long-te

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Canonical announcements

#### [Real-time OS examples: use cases across industries](https://canonical.com/blog/real-time-os-examples-across-industries)

In sectors where precision and predictability are non-negotiable, timing is everything. Whether coordinating robotic arms on a factory floor, maintaining ultra-reliable latency in telecom networks, or ensuring an automotive braking system responds instantly, the success of these systems depends on meeting strict timing deadlines.  This is

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IoT

#### [How to enable Real-time Ubuntu on your machine](https://canonical.com/blog/enable-real-time-ubuntu)

If you’re here, you likely already know about preemption, determinism, and real-time capable operating systems. If that’s the case, and you want to learn how to get up and running with Real-time Ubuntu, skip ahead now to find out how to enable the kernel on your workstation. If you’d like a short refresher, we have

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IoT

#### [The State of Silicon and Devices – Q2 2025 roundup](https://canonical.com/blog/state-of-silicon-devices-q2)

Welcome to the Q2 2025 edition of the State of Silicon and Devices by Canonical. In this quarter, we have seen momentum accelerate in edge computing, as well as growing interest in hardware platforms designed for AI, automation, and long-term maintainability. From Ubuntu Desktop arriving on Qualcomm’s Dragonwing processors, to demonstrati

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Internet of Things

#### [JetPack 4 EOL – how to keep your userspace secure during migration](https://canonical.com/blog/jetpack-4-eol)

NVIDIA JetPack 4 reached its end-of-life (EOL) in November 2024, marking the end of security updates for this widely deployed stack. JetPack 4 has driven innovation in countless devices powered by NVIDIA Jetson, serving as the foundation of edge AI production deployments across multiple sectors. But now, the absence of security maintenanc

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Company

#### [What are our partners building for device makers? Explore the highlights from Ubuntu IoT Day Singapore](https://canonical.com/blog/highlights-iot-day-singapore)

Our first Ubuntu IoT Day in Southeast Asia – and our first ever event in Singapore! It was long overdue, as several attendees were quick to remind us. Ubuntu has long been a quiet force in the region, powered by its rich ecosystem of innovators. More than 150 participants came together to represent Southeast Asia’s

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Internet of Things

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