Canonical announced a new partnership with Technologic Systems, Inc. to deliver the open-source and free Ubuntu Snappy Core 16 operating system on the TS-4900 high-performance Computer on Module (CoM).
Based on the NXP i.MX6 CPU, which implements the ARM CortexTM A9 architecture running at 1 GHz, the TS-4900 Compute Module has been engineered by Technologic Systems, Inc. for use in embedded systems applications, in particular those where wireless connections is required, such as industrial IoT (Internet of Things) gateways.
“With the functionality of our TS-4900 and the flexibility of Ubuntu Core, I can see these powering virtually anything from industrial IoT gateways, plant automation, network equipment, high definition digital signage, to remote monitoring stations,” said Bob Miller, founder of Technologic Systems, Inc.
TS-4900 is a fanless device that can be bought in either single or quad-core variants with up to 2 GB DDR3 RAM, onboard Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, as well as support for Gigabit Ethernet, USB, SATA II, and PCIe Express ports. It has been rated at an industrial temperature range between -40 oC and 85 oC.
TS-4900 brings Ubuntu Core to the popular i.MX6 platform
As noted by Canonical’s Mike Bell, EVP IoT and Devices, in the press release, this unique partnership between Canonical and Technologic Systems, Inc. brings the Ubuntu Snappy Core operating system to the popular i.MX6 platform, allowing other companies to integrate it into their devices.
Today we also reported that Dell’s new Edge Gateway 3000 Series are powered by Ubuntu Snappy Core 16, which Canonical designed for deployment in all sorts of embedded and IoT devices. The operating system is known for providing reliable, secure, and transactional remote upgrade capabilities.
If you are at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2017, you can get your hands on the TS-4900 Compute Module powered by Ubuntu Snappy Core if you visit Canonical’s booth located in Hall P3 – 3K31. For more information on TS-4900, we also recommend visiting Technologic Systems’ official website to view a video presentation of the device.
