omnect Secure OS: The customizable
Secure Embedded Linux OS
– secure, comprehensive and cost-effective
Learn more nowomnect Secure OS is an embedded Linux operating system that enables you to keep your edge devices operational at all times. It ensures maximum security and helps to effortlessly ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. IEC 62443, Maschinenverordnung).
Our secure Managed Linux OS is designed specifically for embedded devices manufacturers and component manufacturers. It ensures continuous operation, strong security and regulatory compliance. The secure Linux meets the requirements of a modern embedded Linux with state-of-the-art technology.
The focus is on embedded Linux security, predictive maintenance, easy scalability through Docker technologies and simplified device management. We offer you a new dimension for over-the-air updates for your devices via a central dashboard.
We also support you in reducing costs and accelerating market launches. Discover the future of an embedded Linux operating system in conjunction with our Edge Device Management: comprehensive, secure and cost-effective.
Another decisive advantage: Our Secure Linux operating system adapts to your connected device and your use cases and thus offers a managed Linux operating system for all your devices.
omnect Multi Device Management
Our flexible omnect Secure OS allows users to connect a wide variety of devices, including edge gateways, with omnect Device Management.
We know your problems and we can solve them
Your challenge: Ensure high reliability of your connected device
Our solution: An embedded Linux that always works is crucial, especially for IoT updates. The reliability of the embedded Linux operating system and the IoT updates play a role here.
With so-called A/B updates, we ensure that the device always remains available in the event of an unsuccessful update. Our Managed Linux ensures secure and reliable operation of edge devices. It minimizes downtime because of network problems and is cost-efficient.
Your challenge: Establishing a secure connection to devices
Our solution: Security is our top priority. This applies not only to the data on the device, but also to its communication and transmission. By using certificates (X.509) or Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) based on the latest encryption technologies, you are always on the safe side with omnect Secure OS.
Your challenge: Compatibility with different hardware
Our solution: omnect Secure OS is based on Yocto and is therefore extremely flexible. We adapt our product to your desired hardware and provide the necessary Linux OS updates.
Your challenge: Compliance Identifying and fixing security issues
Our solution: The increasing requirements in cyber security are improving the protection of embedded devices. At the same time, they bring new challenges for the entire supply chain. Our Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for the omnect Secure OS helps us to specifically identify security vulnerabilities (CVE) and then quickly provide software updates. Advanced security features and regular automated OTA updates protect devices from cyber threats and reduce security risks.
Your challenge: concentrate on the core elements.
Our solution: omnect Secure OS, which represents our approach to a minimal embedded Linux OS. We aim to use Docker technology on embedded devices. By reducing the number of software components, we can mitigate potential vulnerabilities and enhance security. Furthermore, we possess comprehensive knowledge of the code in our Secure Linux OS, enabling us to make targeted, customer-specific adaptations.
Your challenge: Keeping maintenance work and costs to a minimum
Our solution: The automation of routine maintenance tasks and a cost-effective management solution reduce the time, labor and costs involved in maintenance.
Use cases for omnect Secure OS: efficiency, security and customizability in industry
Our solution provides you with a secure managed Linux specifically designed for edge devices in industrial environments. With its strong real-time monitoring and maintenance capabilities and integration of new devices, it improves operational efficiency and security. The following use cases illustrate the possible applications:
Smart modernization of existing machinery
omnect Secure OS enables rapid integration of a standardized operating system into existing hardware, e.g. in mechanical engineering. This saves on new developments and offers a secure system architecture. Device management handles IoT device updates, providing you with full-service software for existing devices while meeting future regulatory requirements.
With the support of omnect Secure OS, a wide range of applications from the field of protocol converters, data aggregation or even for special pre-processing tasks can be integrated into the existing Docker environment.
Solutions for industrial IoT (IIoT)
For industrial IoT applications, omnect Secure OS manages edge devices that collect and process data from various sensors and machines. It provides a centralized management console for easy IoT device monitoring and automates security updates to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
The omnect Secure OS supports real-time data processing for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency, enabling the industry to proactively address potential issues before they impact production.
Intelligent manufacturing systems
omnect Secure OS supports smart manufacturing systems to connect and control various edge devices and sensors across the production line. The operating system enables seamless data exchange between devices, ensuring synchronized operation and optimal performance. Advanced security features protect the network from cyber threats.
Remote monitoring and control
omnect Secure OS enables remote monitoring and control of production systems and IIoT devices. The central management console allows you to monitor device performance, perform diagnostics and software updates from any location. This capability increases operational flexibility and reduces the need for on-site maintenance, saving you time and resources.
How can omnect Secure OS be explained in a few sentences?
Our Secure Embedded OS is a comprehensive, secure linux operating system designed specifically for edge devices. It ensures reliability, security and compliance while simplifying device management and efficiently scaling operations.
What is the main difference between omnect Secure OS and similar solutions on the market?
Our secure linux operating system is characterized by its minimalist approach, which nevertheless enables you to achieve maximum success.
Security by design also plays an important role at omnect Secure OS. Because security is considered from the outset and is relevant throughout the entire life cycle, we can offer you extremely high quality and resistance to attacks.
In addition, omnect Secure OS can be individually adapted to your requirements. This means you don't have a fixed solution, but a secure Linux OS that fits your use cases.
How does omnect Secure OS ensure device security?
omnect Secure OS is based on security by design (a common principle in OS security) and includes advanced security functions and regular automatic updates. This protects devices from cyber threats. It also offers proactive security measures such as continuous monitoring and rapid response to security issues.
What is required for the installation of the omnect Secure OS on my device?
We are pleased to offer our omnect Secure OS in a format that can be adapted to your hardware specifications. To ensure optimal performance, we recommend a CPU with at least 1.5 GHz, 1 GB RAM, and 4 GB flash memory. Additionally, we require support from a Yocto-capable BSP.
Can my industry also benefit from omnect Secure OS?
A wide range of industries benefit from our secure Linux, including manufacturing, automotive, utilities, healthcare, finance and telecommunications.
Any sector that uses edge devices for automation, IoT device monitoring and control will benefit from our solution.
How does omnect Secure OS help my company comply with regulations?
omnect Secure OS implements the principle of security by design, ensuring effortless compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards. This allows you to ensure that your devices meet the required measures.
Is predictive maintenance supported for the OS?
Yes, the operating system processes data for predictive maintenance so that potential problems can be detected early and downtimes minimized through proactive measures.
What makes omnect Secure OS scalable and flexible?
The use of container technologies such as Docker enables simple scaling and management of large device fleets. In addition, omnect Secure OS is based on Yocto. The centralized management console also simplifies the monitoring and operation of devices. In addition, omnect Secure OS can be individually adapted to your hardware - giving you the highest degree of flexibility.
How does omnect Secure OS simplify device management?
It provides a centralized management console and remote monitoring tools that streamline device management. Routine maintenance tasks are automated, reducing complexity and effort.
Can omnect Secure OS help to reduce my costs?
Our omnect Secure OS provides a cost-effective management solution by reducing licensing costs (e.g. eliminating the need for Windows licenses) and lowering the total cost of ownership through automation and efficient management tools.
Your developers benefit from the automation of the build process. You can also offer your customers a better service as security updates are provided quickly and reliably. In addition, you can focus on your core competencies and your economic growth.
The internet is everywhere these days! And while that's great for connecting devices and making our lives easier, it also means that cyberattacks are on the rise. But don't worry! Regular security updates are your best defense. With omnect, you can remotely update a distributed fleet of devices with a single click. And with omnect Device Management and the secure omnect Secure OS, you can say goodbye to expensive downtime!
Our success is built on strong partnerships
A dynamic duo for IoT excellence: FLECS and conplement
conplement AG has a strong partnership with FLECS Technologies GmbH, based in the Allgäu region of Germany. We have joined forces with the young company to offer you IoT device management that is both secure and extremely flexible. FLECS has the ideal solution on board for this with its App Marketplace for Linux-based PLCs and controllers.
conplement and Lenze: Device- meets Softwaremanagement
Lenze, a future-oriented family business with a global reach, offers powerful systems combining hardware and software for machine automation and digital services for the machine and systems engineering industry. With conplement, both companies are united in their mission to bring the machine building industry into the digital age with pioneering technologies. The combination of omnect and Lenze's NUPANO Open Automation Platform ensures innovative device and software management. In the NUPANO Store, you can select and distribute your own and 3rd party apps individually and securely for your machines and manage them transparently in the cloud. NUPANO stands for easy access, easy integration and easy maintenance.
omnect and Welotec: Together for Secure and Flexible Edge Computing
Welotec is a leading provider of industrial network technologies and edge computing devices based in Laer near Münster, with more than 50 years of experience in various industries such as mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and transportation. As a leading technology company, Welotec places special emphasis on developing solutions tailored to the specific needs of the energy and productivity sectors. In an increasingly connected manufacturing environment, Welotec and omnect offer a robust and powerful solution for edge computing. This solution enables efficient data preprocessing directly at the machine and seamless integration into the cloud.
conplement and PHYTEC: Perfect interaction of hardware and software
PHYTEC has been developing and producing embedded components for reliable electronic series products in Germany since 1985. Its core business is processor modules such as SoMs and SBCs as well as OEM systems based on them, including software, housing design and assembly. With specialized know-how, e.g. in embedded security and vision, the Mainz-based company offers professional support in the implementation of its customers' product ideas. Together, PHYTEC and conplement can offer a comprehensive solution for device management. The time-to-market for the joint customers is reduced by solutions from conplement AG that are fully adapted to PHYTEC's products.
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omnect Secure OS is a product of complement AG. With nearly two decades of experience in digitalization, complement AG helps product manufacturers establish new value propositions and business models with innovations in smart, networked devices and digital services. The company employs approximately 120 professionals who support clients in navigating the digital landscape and driving success in the industry.