Renesas enters into the Canonical silicon partner program to empower Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) with scalable, production-grade solutions that reduce time-to-market and total cost of ownership. Renesas' extensive portfolio of RZ MPUs allows OEMs and ODMs to select the most efficient processor for their development requirements.
This program seamlessly integrated Canonical's optimized Ubuntu image with Renesas RZ MPUs. The tailored solution grants developers streamlined access to the rich ecosystem of tools and open-source applications provided by Canonical, accelerating software development and deployment.
Combination with Renesas Ready Partner Network
In addition to the Canonical program, Canonical has also joined the Renesas Ready Partner Network. This network provides OEMs and ODMs with enhanced support and resources, further reducing development time and costs. By leveraging the combined expertise of Renesas and its partners, developers can access a broader range of solutions and services tailored to their specific needs.
Leveraging Ubuntu Linux Community for Edge Computing
As industries increasingly adopt Linux-based solutions, the Renesas-Canonical collaboration simplifies the development and deployment of edge computing applications. Leveraging Renesas' powerful hardware and Canonical's Ubuntu operating system, developers can achieve real-time data analysis closer to the source, enabling faster decision-making and reduced latency.
Ubuntu's open-source ecosystem provides developers with a comprehensive suite of frameworks and tools to build and scale applications at the edge. Complementing this, the Renesas RZ MPUs offer advanced capabilities, including high-performance AI inferencing, real-time processing, and robust support for accelerators.
Enhanced AI Capabilities and Secured by Design
Renesas and Canonical aim to set new standards in the IoT industry by delivering comprehensive solutions from scalable production solutions to enhanced AI capabilities and robust security features aligned with global regulatory requirements, such as the European Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA). Renesas and Canonical will empower businesses to unlock new opportunities across key verticals such as robotics, smart cities, home, healthcare, and industrial automation.
Renesas and Canonical Collaboration Delivers Cutting-Edge Solutions
"By combining our hardware expertise with Canonical's software capabilities, we are well-positioned to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the demands of edge applications," said Mohammed Dogar, Vice President of Embedded Processing Business Acceleration Division at Renesas. "Canonical is excited to collaborate with Renesas to explore new possibilities at the edge," added Cindy Goldberg, Vice President of Silicon Alliances at Canonical. "Ubuntu's community ethos and enterprise support coupled with Renesas' AI-optimized solutions are ideal for organizations that want to benefit from access to the best open-source resources and tools available."
This program includes joint marketing and co-selling of Ubuntu Pro – Canonical's subscription for open-source security, support, and compliance with a commercial product from Canonical – to Renesas customers, providing additional value and long-term support for their development needs.
Learn more about the upcoming release of Canonical's optimized Ubuntu image for RZ MPUs and get an early access Ubuntu image for RZ/G2L now.