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Ubuntu Pro | Maintained, secured and tested
Your benefits of Ubuntu Pro on aReady.COM
Time to Market
Accelerate your overall deployment cycle thanks to an out-of-the-box experience with a verified, pre-installed, configured, and licensed OS.
Deployment
Simplify and accelerate application deployment. Pre-installed Ubuntu Pro and optional application software reduce the risks of on-site configuration.
Security
Secure your applications for up to 10 years with Ubuntu Pro updates. Enable compliance with standards like the Cyber Resilience Act.
Total Cost of Ownership
Lower your total cost of ownership. Pre-installed and licensed Ubuntu Pro reduces installation and management expenses.
Peace of mind
Gain comprehensive protection with ~ 1.000 CVE (Common Vulnerability and Exposures) fixes per year, FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) certification, and AppArmor.
Engineering costs
Significantly reduce your NRE investment by eliminating complex OS integration and validation efforts for faster deployment.
Ubuntu Pro pre-installed and licensed on congatec aReady.COMs
Ubuntu Pro LTS at a glance
- Enterprise-grade operating system
- Long-term support and maintenance
- 10 years of security updates
- Real-time Ubuntu for latency-critical use cases
- Seamless integration with cloud and IoT
- Ideal for IEC 62443-compliant embedded designs in accordance with the Cyber Resilience Act
congatec provides Ubuntu Pro pre-integrated on its aReady.COM modules, certified by Canonical. Get the world's most widely used open-source OS fully installed, configured, and licensed on an application-ready platform, delivering the premier out-of-the-box experience for enhanced security, reliability, and stability.
Facts, Features & Benefits
| Facts | Features | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| aReady.COMs are Ubuntu-certified | Our certified modules are tested every two weeks against new Ubuntu updates. | aReady.COMs are tested for reliability and performance, ensuring the best out-of-the-box Ubuntu experience, optimizing time-to-market, reliability, and security. In addition, congatec can also certify the customer carrier, covering the entire core system design. |
| Open-source OS | Extensive community support | The open-source approach enhances security, as developers and users actively contribute to inspecting, identifying, and quickly fixing vulnerabilities. The global community also provides technical support, documentation, and updates, offering invaluable help for troubleshooting and performance optimization. |
| Integrated security features | Ubuntu Pro includes NIST-certified FIPS crypto-modules, CIS hardening with secure boot mechanisms, hardware root-of-trust integration, and protection against firmware-level attacks. | Best protection for all remote embedded and IoT systems, ensuring the security of sensitive data, firmware integrity, and system stability in connected environments. |
| Canonical implements ~ 1.000 CVE fixes per year. | Regular and comprehensive security updates | High security level for all sensitive applications, automatically deployed for maximum trust and convenience. |
| Kernel live patch | OTA kernel security updates don’t require a reboot. | Uninterrupted operation increases uptime and security. |
Use cases and benefits of aReady.COM with Ubuntu Pro
Industrial Automation
- Long-term software availability to ensure machine longevity
- Hardened against cyberattacks on connected control systems
- Reduced maintenance efforts with kernel live patching
Robotics
- High system stability for real-time robotics applications
- Advanced security mechanisms for connected and AI-driven robotics solutions
- Support for modern software stacks such as ROS (Robot Operating System)
Medical & Healthcare
- FIPS-certified security and compliance tools for medical applications
- Long-term software support for certified medical products
- Secure boot mechanisms and protection against firmware tampering
Infrastructure & Smart Cities
- Protection against threats to critical systems through hardware root-of-trust integration
- Long maintenance cycles for durable infrastructure components
- Stable uptimes for connected IoT and edge computing platforms
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See Ubuntu Pro in action on aReady.COM
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