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Discover how SECO’s Modular Vision platform transforms traditional HMI development - and why it could be the key to faster time-to-market and product…

Traditional embedded payment systems require two separate components: one for the user interface and another for payment processing. This article…

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Modular Vision MX8M-Plus: using an NPU for machine learning in an HMI. Suggested use case: HMI on an industrial automation machine. a camera…

While artificial intelligence is often associated with cloud computing, more and more AI workloads are migrating to local devices - a phenomenon known…

SECO integrates generative AI with edge computing, enhancing industrial efficiency and security. Their hardware and Clea IoT stack enable real-time…

Automated, digital and customer-friendly: SECO technologies optimise Emma's farm shop.

Smart management and modern technology turn Annette and Sebastian's vending machines into profit generators - around the clock, at every location.

Want to deploy embedded Linux systems faster? You’re not alone. Linux has become the go-to OS for modern IoT and industrial computing applications…

Developing Linux-based operating systems for IoT edge devices demands flexibility, security, and scalability. The Yocto Project, a powerful…

The boundary between Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Embedded Linux has blurred. Embedded systems designers often face a nuanced choice, where…

IoT deployments are scaling beyond traditional management, requiring advanced solutions like Zephyr RTOS and Clea Edgehog. They offer secure OTA…

A favorite in the nightlife district: How innovative age verification enriches cigarette vending machines with modern convenience.

Modern microcontroller unit (MCU) deployments face a critical challenge: the need to move beyond simple data collection to implement sophisticated…

SECO is transforming the vending machine sector with advanced IoT solutions that optimize operational efficiency and introduce new opportunities for…

Zephyr RTOS is ideal for IoT edge devices, offering real-time performance, scalability, protocol support, and security. It enables efficient, secure,…

How modern technology is revolutionizing Christoph's everyday life: using telemetry and card terminals to create efficient snack vending machines.

AI is revolutionizing science, as shown by the 2024 Nobel Prizes, with machine learning and protein folding breakthroughs.

Electrification via renewables and tech, smart solutions, and SECO's Clea suite drive sustainable, electric-powered futures.

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Explore Clea by SECO: Simplify IoT management with secure, flexible solutions for devices, data, and cloud integration.

As AI demands grew, CPUs gave way to GPUs for faster processing, but their inefficiency led to the rise of Neural Processing Units (NPUs). These…

Germany's rise in vending machines and 24-hour shops meets urban convenience demands, with advanced age verification enhancing security and customer…

This article delves into the current landscape of CPU architectures, categorizing them into two main groups: Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)…

In today's tech landscape, it seems like everyone is making AI technologies. The term "Artificial Intelligence" has become a buzzword many companies…

SECO’s SOM-SMARC-Genio Modules offer high performance and low power, solving embedded system challenges with MediaTek’s Genio processors.

The IoT is all about data communications, even at the application layer. This post explores three key concepts that make seamless data flow possible…

As IoT deployments grow in complexity and scale, efficient data management becomes increasingly important. This post explores three key aspects of IoT…

Optimizing smart grids requires efficient data management, made possible thanks to powerful industrial systems and processors that come with high…

While IoT devices sit in the background collecting data—cloud applications provide the front-end experience where businesses can extract value from…

IoT edge applications need more performance than ever—but that’s just the beginning. Sophisticated AI, graphics, and networking are all becoming…

As IoT systems become ever-more complex, edge software is being called on to perform many new duties. This blog explores three critical aspects of IoT…

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Astarte: the open-source IoT solution for automated, scalable and secure data management, now on Google Cloud Marketplace.

Are your production processes truly automated, or are you still relying on outdated methods that hinder efficiency and scalability?

More and more edge platforms feature processors with built-in AI capabilities. These processors have many benefits, but for some applications, their…

Are data logging challenges slowing down your industrial operations? Struggling to effectively collect, orchestrate, and analyze vast amounts of data…

Upgrade your IoT with SECO's advanced modules for real-time AI, overcoming inefficiencies and staying ahead in innovation.

1 What is not recognized Many companies will be familiar with this approach to implementing digital transformation in their own company: they develop…

In this article, we will explore together what it takes to shift from a place of lack of knowledge to a data-driven company where every decision is…

Welcome to the future of IoT data orchestration and AI integration! Astarte, now available on the Google Cloud Marketplace, offers a complete platform…

6 Reasons to choose SECO for your PCB Design & Hardware Validation

The 13th Gen Intel Core processors - also known as Raptor Lake - have a feature you might not know about: the Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator…

From smart cities to industrial automation, nearly every application space is clamouring for fast, efficient computing solutions. Take the modern…

European and national Cyber Security legislation is a guide for data protection and privacy. Let's take a look at the standards that ensure secure…

The small size of Computers on Modules does not compromise their power or versatility, achieved using advanced processors and dedicated GPUs. The…

ESG criteria are becoming increasingly important in the decision-making processes of companies. Let's take a look at why and how IoT platforms can…

Embedded computers play essential roles as part of larger systems, helping to make processes in factories and companies smarter and more efficient.

Digital displays are finding their way into all kinds of cost- and power-sensitive applications, from restaurant menu boards to battery-powered…

Thanks to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), manufacturers have gained unprecedented visibility into their operations. This access to data has…

In the fast-paced world of embedded systems, OEMs and system integrators face a seemingly binary choice: speed to market vs. differentiation.…

OEMs and systems integrators deploying Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure face a delicate balancing act. On one hand, customers want…

In the fast-moving world of edge computing, the benefits of flexible hardware are manifold. When OEMs and system integrators can customize and…

In this success story, you will learn how Clea enabled a customer to build an IoT infrastructure for their new product line and how Clea's flexible…

Discover the latest innovations in edge computing, IoT and AI for industrial digitalisation.

In the era of product interconnectivity, advanced data management, and cloud-powered analytics, businesses are exploring multiple strategies to foster…

Uncovering the potential of a transformative technology

In a smart factory enabled by Industry 4.0 and IIoT, data collection on assets and operations and real-time analytics allow enterprises to attain…

What does Edge AI mean in the context of Industrial IoT Ecosystems?

Enterprises in any industry are increasingly integrating a broad range of IoT endpoints to access and efficiently manage the physical assets relevant…

In today’s digital age, the rise of cybercrime poses a significant threat to both individuals and societies. The European Union has recognized the…

Since its inception, the Internet of Things (IoT) has made significant progress, transforming industries and daily life through the connection of…

As electric vehicle adoption is on the rise, the need for more charging stations is crucial. Owners clamour for infrastructure expansion, governments…

Looking back over the years, the progress of technology and the speed with which change has swept through our industry are impressive. It has only…

With HMI, which stands for “Human Machine Interface,” we refer to the hardware and software technologies that enable interaction between humans and…

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For an organization, adopting a data-driven approach means making decisions based on its data and information. In other words, it is about using the…

To ensure an efficient and continuous production cycle, as required by the growing demands of the global market, proper maintenance of industrial…

In the face of increasingly complex challenges for their business models, today’s Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) need to leverage…

With the ASTRID 3.5" SBC, based on NXP i.MX 8M Mini microprocessors, SECO joins the Arm Project Cassini, whose goal is to create a secure Arm Edge…

Today, all companies collect a large quantity of data of various kinds, relating to operational processes, business movements, market situations, or…

The Edge AI world is highly varied and constantly evolving with numerous applications, whereby the optimized management of electric vehicle charging…

In recent years AI-based equipment and IoT systems for Digital Signage and Vending Machines have evolved rapidly. We'll soon interact with intelligent…

As the Internet of things (IoT) continues its relentless growth with more and more businesses embarking on a digital transformation path, Google’s…

Machine learning algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and IoT devices: the recipe for innovating the vending industry is a concentration of hi-tech,…

I flip a coin: heads. I throw it a second time: heads. And then again: heads, tails, tails, tails, heads, tails…. If the coin is not rigged, I cannot…

Building a data culture is one of the most important keys to creating a data-driven organization. On the other hand, it is a fact that truly…

Production data collection must lead to the development of a more efficient and sustainable factory in which Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT and a…

There are many benefits that AI ​​edge brings to Healthcare. Its characteristics have a positive effect on the management and processing of data…

Deciding which smart devices are best suited to supporting connectivity between machines and systems means choosing between hardware and software…

Since 2003, the Open Innovation approach has been widely disseminated and analysed in the scientific and professional world of management, but its…

Using edge AI edge, you can bring computing capacity directly to the source, thereby reducing latency and the energy spent on moving most of the…

Enabled by the Intel® Xeon® D-1700 processor, the SECO JULIET COM Express® module delivers dense, server-class performance for embedded applications…

The pandemic has produced enormous digital acceleration. Gartner estimates that the results usually achieved in 5 years were achieved in 2020 alone.…

We have been talking about technologies related to what we now call IoT sensors for several decades. However, the affirmation of the Internet of…

There’s been a lot of talk about innovation in recent years: when you work on it, it’s your everyday life and everything is clear enough, but there’s…

Many think that promoting "real" innovation is a very satisfying, "cool" job. My friends are astounded when I tell them how long it takes to build a…

With data monetization - the monetization of data, which is the process of strategic analysis and practical implementation that allows you to use data…

Big data monetization - literally, data monetization, which is the process of strategic analysis and practical implementation that allows you to use…

Cloud computing allows for significant cost-cutting in terms of data centres, providing access to resources for storage and calculating capacity that…

Engineered with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro®, Intel® Xeon® W-11000E Series, and Intel® Celeron® processors, the SECO CHPC-D57-CSA COM-HPC® Client…

What is a data-driven approach? Adopting a data-driven approach means making strategic decisions based on data analysis and its correct…

SECO is pleased to announce that it has been named as a Representative Vendor for Edge Computing Vendors Focused on Industrial IoT in the Gartner…

Abstract: All the features and components of the Internet of Things and Industrial Internet of Things are driving the transition to Industry 4.0. New…

In the paper, we present the design and development of the Machine Learning (ML) modules for two case studies. In both cases, we developed an ML model…