[14 March 2023, Embedded World, Nuremberg.] Canonical today announced its Ubuntu Core operating system (OS) is now compatible with the Arm® SystemReady™ IR system specification. In addition, the OS has achieved the PSA Certified Level 1. Ubuntu Core is a minimal version of the Ubuntu OS designed specifically for use on embedded devices, IoT devices, and other similar applications. It is a lightweight and secure Linux-based operating system that is optimized for efficiency and performance.
Arm SystemReady provides a formal set of compute platform standards for operating systems to cover a range of systems from the cloud to IoT and edge, which allows software to work seamlessly across Arm-based hardware. Open standards like this, will make it easier for enterprise-grade solutions such as Ubuntu Core, to bring innovation and drive greater standardization across the embedded ecosystem. Canonical is excited to support the Arm SystemReady ecosystem and will continue working closely with Arm and its incredibly vibrant and dynamic community. The compatibility ofUbuntu Core with the SystemReady IR specification will enable future devices to meet the SystemReady requirements more efficiently.
Security is one of the key features of Ubuntu Core. The OS uses a strict application isolation model, which ensures that each application runs in its own secure container. This means that even if one application is compromised, the rest of the system remains secure. Ubuntu Core also provides automatic security updates, making it easy to keep devices up-to-date and secure.