Kontron, headquartered in Linz, Austria, is a global leader in embedded computing systems and IoT platforms used in complex industrial environments. The company designs and manufactures embedded boards, industrial PCs, and HMI systems for transportation, medical devices, energy grids, and automation machinery. Kontron integrates edge computing, cybersecurity, and low-latency data processing into its systems, enabling real-time control and monitoring. Its scalable solutions are designed to meet industry standards for ruggedness, long lifecycle, and integration flexibility, serving OEMs and infrastructure operators worldwide.
Peter Müller, Vice President Product Center Modules at Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), comments on the background to the development of the new Computer-On-Module standard COM-HPC:
Hannes Niederhauser, CEO at Kontron and Chairman of the Management Board of the S&T Group, considers five technology trends to be the defining themes for the industry in 2020, including edge computing, real-time networks including 5G, new standards for embedded platforms, cyber security and artificial intelligence. Niederhauser is convinced that the continuing trend towards digitalization in companies and the continuing rapid innovation cycles in IT are a guarantee for growth, even if the economic environment should become more challenging.