Raspberry Pi Foundation, computer makers, going public on the London Stock Exchange earlier this week is a cause for celebration throughout the tech industry! This well-deserved next step in their growth story marks a significant achievement for this pioneering UK team. And it marks a significant moment in the evolving landscape of IoT and edge infrastructure development. They have not only democratized access to computing but have also laid the foundation for the next generation: the developers, the hardware, the software, and a thriving ecosystem.
At Zymbit, we join the chorus of congratulations for founders Eben Upton and Liz Upton, along with the entire Raspberry Pi team and the incredible community they’ve fostered. We’re incredibly proud and inspired to be a Pi partner.
Raspberry Pi’s IPO is a significant win for the developer community,” says Phil Strong, Co-Founder & CEO of Zymbit. “Their successful IPO ensures continued access to the affordable, high-performance single-board computers that have become the launchpad for countless innovative commercial projects. This accessible hardware and software foundation, coupled with Zymbit’s powerful and easy-to-integrate security solutions, empowers developers to create innovative solutions in the secure and cost-effective way that the market demands. We’re excited to see even more groundbreaking advancements as Raspberry Pi enters this new chapter.
Zymbit’s Secure Edge Fabric™ architecture integrates seamlessly with Raspberry Pi 4, and 5 computers, offering Pi developers a comprehensive suite of modular hardware security and unified endpoint management tools to make commercial pilot deployments, and beyond, that are more predictable and less risky.
Key components of Zymbit’s Secure Edge Fabric architecture include:
Linux Compute Nodes
- Customizable Baseboard: Tailor configurations to meet specific application requirements.
- HSxM Security Modules: Enhanced hardware security, with supervised boot and safe recovery for long term robust protection.
- Support for Latest Pi Compute Modules: Fully compatible with Pi Compute CM4 and future modules, running Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, and OEM specific distributions.
- Enterprise-Grade Managed Power System: Ensures reliable power management and uptime.
- Expanded Storage: Features PCIE M.2 slots for increased storage capacity.
- Tamper-Responsive Enclosure: Durable with integrated heatsink, mounting points, and cable management, ensuring secure and reliable edge deployments.
Advanced Hardware Security Functions
- Node Supervision: Monitors and manages node health and security status.
- Secure State Recovery: Ensures system integrity by securely restoring states after incidents.
- Cryptographically Isolated Filesystem Encryption: Provides high-level data protection.
- Over-the-Air Updates: Facilitates remote updates, crucial for unattended hybrid edge applications.
- Instant Security Deployment: Quick implementation with flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
Unified Management Tools
- Unified Security Management: A/B updates managed in secure silicon, file encryption, signed images/updates, fallback, and bare metal recovery options.
- Linux ARM CPU Architecture: Tailored to bridge security gaps between fragmented silicon, boot chains, firmware, and application software, ensuring robust IoT/Edge integration.
- Seamless Integration with Raspberry Pi OS and Ubuntu.
Lightweight and Low-Cost Nodes
- Simple Customization: Designed with OEMs and integrators in mind for easy integration and maintenance.
- Versatile Operation: Can function as standalone nodes or in concert with Zymbit Bootware, HSxM security modules, and Secure Edge Node products, providing a comprehensive secure edge development ecosystem.
Raspberry Pi’s affordable and powerful compute power, coupled with Zymbit’s secure edge technologies, empowers developers to rapidly deploy long-lasting, highly innovative, and secure IoT/Edge applications. Developers benefit from faster development cycles, streamlined penetration testing, enhanced zero-trust security, and the enduring resilience required for industrial IoT applications.
The funds raised through the IPO will undoubtedly fuel Raspberry Pi’s future advancements, further solidifying their position as the go-to platform for cost-effective compute platforms and development tools. This, coupled with Zymbit’s innovative security solutions, paints an exciting picture for the future of secure, highly adaptable IoT and Edge solutions for enterprise and industrial applications. Zymbit is excited to continue our collaboration with Raspberry Pi in the years to come, working together to empower developers and unlock the full potential of building and deploying innovative IoT solutions.
Wishing the Raspberry Pi continued success!
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