Advantech Launches Two Modules Based on NXP i.MX 8 Applications Processors with Timesys’ Security Management & Monitoring Service
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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advantech, a leading global manufacturer of ruggedized embedded computing products, services and IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, today announced support for NXP® i.MX 8 applications processors in its development platforms. Advantech i.MX 8-based module customers can use the Timesys Vigiles service to streamline security maintenance for embedded systems incorporating open source components including Linux with the Yocto Project®. Vigiles enables developers using Advantech platforms incorporating NXP i.MX applications processors to continuously monitor and identify vulnerabilities in open source software components and Linux distributions that affect their products. Renowned for developing and manufacturing high-quality, high-performance hardware and software computing components as well as complete platforms for more than 35 years, the billion-dollar company collaborates closely with select partners across a diverse range of market sectors to provide edge-to-cloud solutions for a wide array of applications— driving smart cities, intelligent hospital, smart factories and the advancement of industrial and commercial IoT— while achieving the collective corporate vision of enabling an intelligent planet. With Timesys, OEMs, ODMs, and design houses cut development costs and accelerate time-to-market for BSPs and devices, HMI / UX, security, and IoT systems and applications using embedded Linux, Android, FreeRTOS and other open source solutions.