SECO Collaborates with QNX to Deliver a Robust Solution for Mission-Critical Embedded Applications

­SECO and QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, announced a collaboration to support QNX® OS 8.0 on the SOM-SMARC-ASL, SECO’s high-performance SMARC module powered by Intel Atom® x7000RE Series processors. This collaboration delivers a robust hardware-software foundation for the next generation of mission-critical embedded applications.

QNX OS 8.0, built on the QNX next-generation microkernel architecture, is engineered to power mission-critical embedded systems with the highest levels of performance, safety, and reliability. Optimized for multi-core processing, it delivers deterministic real-time capabilities and designed-in cybersecurity to meet the stringent demands for various industries including industrial automation, robotics, medical devices, defense, and transportation. When combined with the SOM-SMARC-ASL, manufacturers gain a unified hardware-software foundation that reduces development complexity, accelerates time-to-market, and supports differentiated user experiences. Together, QNX OS 8.0 and the SOM-SMARC-ASL offer a comprehensive, future-ready solution that helps meet regulatory compliance and supports long-term innovation in mission-critical environments.

Looking ahead, SECO and QNX plan to expand support to SECO’s COM Express modules based on the next-generation Intel silicon, including the Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1) processors (codename: Meteor Lake) and Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) (codename: Arrow Lake), enabling continued performance and scalability improvements across SECO’s high-performance embedded platforms.

“QNX is committed to delivering a robust and reliable software foundation for some of the world’s most mission-critical applications. We are pleased to support SECO’s continued efforts to empower customers in this space, and believe that with QNX OS 8.0, we provide the foundation for continuing innovation in the embedded market,” said Romain Saha, Senior Director, Strategic Alliances at QNX. 

“The synergy between SECO’s hardware and QNX’s real-time operating system creates a robust, modular platform that supports complex embedded systems development with maximum reliability. This enables our customers to accelerate innovation while minimizing risks.” said Diethard Fent, Manager Channel EMEA at SECO.