DRIVING IoT WITH KONTRON’S CORE PRINCIPLES

INTEGRATED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

FROM PROOF OF CONCEPT TO REALITY

Kontron IoT Solutions

SHAPING OUR WORLD’S FUTURE

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We see:

THE DRIVING FORCE BEHINDIoT ENABLEMENT

You see:

EMBEDDED PLATFORMS AND COMPUTERS

AS A LEADING GLOBAL PROVIDER OF EMBEDDED COMPUTING TECH-

NOLOGIES (ECT) KONTRON IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF DELIVERING

INDUSTRY LEADING FIT-FOR-PURPOSE IOT SOLUTIONS. WE ARE NOW

HARD AT WORK EXTENDING THIS CAPABILITY TO ENABLE COMMER-

CIAL, RESEARCH AND GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS TO HARNESS

THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF AN INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) WORLD.

COMPACT RUGGED

MISSION

COMPUTERS

NEXT GEN

AIRBORNE SERVERS

COMPUTER-ON-MODULE

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REAL VISION

FOR A NEW WORLD ENABLING A WORLD OF POSSIBILITES

Our vision of the IoT extends far beyond increased ma-

chine-to-machine (M2M) communication, and bringing

data to the cloud. It’s built on solutions which add intelli-

gence to the networks of sensors increasingly used for

gathering raw data from machines, objects and people;

aggregating and analysing data in real-time so that it

becomes meaningful and actionable; and transmitting it

securely to those who need it over virtual, cloud and

mobile infrastructures – instantaneously.

With this in mind we base our IoT hardware and soft-

ware product development strategy around the follow-

ing core principles:

DATABILITY

Engineering intelligent products capable of transforming

data into actionable information.

SECURITY

Embedding a multi-layered approach which protects data

and builds user trust.

MANAGEABILITY

Ensuring solutions are capable of scaling and delivering

guaranteed services, accessible from anywhere.

AGILITY

Providing built-in fl exibility which allows users to adapt

and respond quickly to changing business needs.

While the IoT promises a whole new world of possibilities

there are technological obstacles and challenges which

must be overcome, from interoperability, scalability,

mobility and power effi ciency considerations, to security

and certifi cation.

With more than two decades of embedded computing

experience, Kontron already has the knowledge and in-

dustry relationships necessary to ensure customers and

partners achieve successful IoT implementations and

tangible business benefi ts. Our innovative solutions ex-

pertise covers a broad spectrum of sectors and disciplines

including avionics, defence, energy, industrial automation,

healthcare, retail, telecom and transportation.

Solutions which will result in optimised customer and user

experiences, smarter asset management, greater cost

savings and ROI, increased productivity and profi tability

… even saving lives.

JENS WIEGAND, CTO, KONTRON AG

“Key to Kontron’s eff ective IoT solutions delivery is

the deep integration of our software stack with

Kontron IoT-ready hardware, making us a one stop

shop for OE, SI and developer partners striving to

implement custom, end-to-end IoT solutions. We

off er a fi t-for-purpose range capable of making both

machine and enterprise data available precisely

where it’s needed, in real-time, and transforming it

into actionable information for more accurate and

timely decision making.”

KONTRON IS MAKING GIANT STRIDES FORWARD THROUGH CLOSE COLLABORATION

WITH OTHER MAJOR GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS; CREATING ‘REAL-WORLD’

IoT PRODUCTS, SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES; AND ROLLING OUT THE FIRST OF AN

EXTENSIVE RANGE OF INTEGRATED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS THAT

ARE IoT-READY.

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KONTRON IoT SOLUTIONS … TODAY! SOFTWARE INTEGRATION

For end points where sensors and actuators must interface

with the outside world, Kontron off ers a range of small

single-board computers suited for industrial use. But in a

broader context covering both consumer and industrial

applications, connecting endpoints into the larger realm of

the IoT requires additional tiers of technology. Kontron is

already delivering integrated solutions which address a

wide variety of IoT requirements including those in Com-

munications, Energy Exploration, Defence, Factory Auto-

mation, Healthcare, Precision Farming and Transportation:

GATEWAYS

which connect multiple end points, providing data aggre-

gation and formatting, protocol conversion, security, and

other services. These are typically small form factor sys-

tems such as the Kontron Industrial Computer Platform

range which is packaged for deployment in a variety of

environments. Connectivity includes both wired and wire-

less networking, allowing both variety and scalability of

end points.

INFRASTRUCTURE

which brings data from gateways and enterprise sources

together. Microservers such as the Kontron SYMKLOUD

family enable functions for provisioning and management,

analytics, and linking of IoT data to mobile and enterprise

applications. These platforms transform data into action-

able information, available throughout organisations and

accessible by customers and external partners.

EMBEDDED PLATFORMS AND COMPUTERS

which are purpose-designed for enabling quicker and eas-

ier application development and deployment in specifi c and

challenging markets. Here are just a few examples:

Kontron COMe-cBL6 COM Express Computer-on-Module and

mITX-BDU mini motherboard - suitable for multi-touch display

environments such as Medical Kiosk patient image processing.

Any device from the Industrial Computer Platform is ideal for use

in factory automation systems and other demanding industrial

applications.

In Transportation Kontron provides a comprehensive line of oper-

ational computers that are proven and rugged. TRACe™ off ers a

fl exible baseline for integrators and system designers to easily

customise and rapidly deploy specialised applications and new

infrastructures. Already verifi ed and in operation worldwide, the

TRACe™ product line addresses the broadest range of modern,

connected rolling stock applications through easily customisable,

EN50155 pre-certifi ed (EMC, EMI, climatic, shock and vibrations),

application-oriented computer profi les - allowing multiple appli-

cations to run on the same platform. TRACe™ line of computers

also feature a unique computer health management embedded

subsystem, unparalleled in this type of product.

For the Defence sector, Kontron’s small form factor COBALT rugged

embedded computer gives system developers a pre-validated and

proven platform enabling them to meet increasing integration and

SWaP demands. As a trusted COTS platform COBALT also enhanc-

es design fl exibility by satisfying diff erent application approaches

from a single platform. Developers can quickly meet proof-of-con-

cept and prototype design needs allowing them to add their own

application-specifi c software – leading to lower costs and reduced

development timelines.

In Avionics, the Kontron ACE Flight™ open architecture servers

already enable new air passenger services through innovative

application stacks based on connectivity. This hardware and soft-

ware is fl ight certifi ed on numerous aircraft types and poised to

become the ideal IoT platform for aircraft applications.

Throughout the system implementation process and once

in service, whatever the requirement, customers can con-

tinue to rely on Kontron’s worldwide engineering support

network.

In line with Kontron’s goal of becoming the industry’s one

stop IoT embedded computing solutions provider, we are

forging ahead with the integration of software to com-

plement our extensive range of IoT-ready hardware pro-

ducts.

‘Out-of-the-box’ software and developer tools, including

BIOS and middleware, can be leveraged by our developer

community to rapidly build custom applications for de-

ployment in many emerging commercial and consumer

IoT markets. These include Transportation, Industrial

Automation and Communications.

Kontron’s growing IoT solutions portfolio is underpinned

by its commitment to the emerging open standards. This

will allow the development fl exibility and necessary en-

terprise integration for meeting customer requirements

when delivering practical end-to-end IoT implementa-

tions.

COMPUTER-ON-

MODULE

COMe-cBL6

MINI MOTHER-

BOARD

mITX-BDWU

INTELLIGENT

TRANSPORTATION

COMPUTERS

TRACe

INDUSTRIAL

COMPUTER

PLATFORM

IoT GATEWAY

COMPACT RUGGED

MISSION

COMPUTERS

COBALT 901

NEXT GEN

AIRBORNE SERVERS

ACE FLIGHT™ 600

KONTRON EMBEDDED PLATFORMS AND COMPUTERS

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KONTRON IoT IN ACTION

COLLABORATION AND PROOF OF CONCEPT

PRECISION FARMING

In farming, Kontron has joined forces with Universiti Sains

Malaysia (USM), Cisco, Dell, IBM and Intel to establish the

Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Tech-

nology (CREST) R&D organisation and an IoT development

laboratory. Based in Malaysia, CREST’s initial projects

have included Precision Farming where soil sensors

collect and report data from which a fertilisation map is

produced.

In one project identical greenhouses were used to grow

crops of peppers and tomatoes. In two of the greenhous-

es data sensors were used to measure ambient tempera-

ture and humidity and soil conductivity, EC and PH. The

data intelligence gathered from the sensors was collec-

ted and aggregated by Kontron Industrial Computer Plat-

form Gateways and transmitted via SYMCLOUD Micro-

server to remote based agricultural analysts who, using

a custom app on their smartphones, were able to analyse

and subsequently administer the optimum amount, fre-

quency and application of fertiliser required. Results in-

cluded a three times increase in crop yield in just one year

for the IoT enabled greenhouses compared to just one

harvest for those operating under normal conditions.

KONTRON IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF A PROGRESSIVE R&D ECOSYSTEM

FOR SPEEDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD-CLASS IoT SOLUTIONS AND

WITH THIS A KEY PARTICIPANT IN THE INTEL® IoT SOLUTIONS ALLIANCE.

MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE

In the medical and healthcare sector Kontron and CREST’s

focus has been on the application of wearable embedded

systems, IoT connected devices technology and the com-

mercialisation of healthcare products, solutions and ser-

vices. As a result, more than 36 participating organisations

have already gained access to aff ordable and attainable,

patient-centric, quality healthcare in Malaysia by utilising

IoT technology.

Separately, Kontron has recently developed a Medical

Kiosk Proof of Concept application which saves time and

resources for medical professionals and health organisa-

tions while enhancing user/patient experience.

Five vital signs can be taken simultaneously in real-time

in under one minute and made accessible to doctors and

nurses on demand. Armed with this information they can

more accurately assess any potential or existing medical

issues prior to meeting patients in person. This may also

allow them extra time to make more accurate diagnoses

and prescribed treatments in advance of consultations.

Other potential benefi ts will include improved public well-

being and health awareness education. The Medical Kiosks

are being demonstrated at events and conferences around

the world and are increasingly recognised as a means of

improving quality of healthcare.

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FIELD SERVICE MAINTENANCE

To help manufacturers minimise unplanned factory

downtime and the associated revenue loss, Kontron has

recently demonstrated how the Salesforce1 Cloud Plat-

form can be used to more effi ciently monitor factory

equipment.

This was undertaken at a textile manufacturing company

and allowed real-time machine failure alerts and error

messages to be sent to fi eld service engineering person-

nel using mobile phones, allowing them to be rapidly dis-

patched to the problem area with the right information.

The demonstration featured the use of Kontron IoT gate-

way devices based on Intel® technology that provide prov-

en, cutting-edge connectivity capabilities, and embedded

computers that deliver industry-leading computing per-

formance.

This usage model, which connects manufacturing equip-

ment to humans outside the factory, can also be applied

to a wide variety of other environments for solving a range

of problems or supporting new business models where

machine data is of critical value to key stakeholders.

For further information about Kontron IoT ready solutions

visit: http://iot.kontron.com/

ENERGY EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION

One of Kontron’s customers in the Oil and Gas industry is

the drilling systems and services arm of a major global

products and services provider to the energy industry.

Kontron ruggedized rack-mount servers are used in the

fi eld for global Data Acquisition applications, storing vast

amounts of data captured by thousands of sensors. Com-

prehensive modelling and real-time reporting has been

made possible on all aspects of drilling activities which

can be accessed by all necessary stakeholders, located in

the fi eld and remotely.

This more comprehensive and collaborative approach to

data evaluation and decision making, is due to the avail-

ability of precise, up-to-the-minute and fully connected

data, is ensuring a safer environment for oilfi eld personnel

and local inhabitants while achieving greater productivi-

ty and operational cost savings for the company and its

customers.

WE ARE ALSO ENGAGED IN AN AMBITIOUS IoT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

AND PROOF OF CONCEPT PROGRAM WHICH ALSO INVOLVES SEVERAL

COMPLEMENTARY THIRD PARTY VENDOR TECHNOLOGIES. AS A RESULT OF

THESE FOCUSED EFFORTS, KONTRON CUSTOMERS WILL INCREASINGLY SEE

THE BENEFITS IN THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS.

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About Kontron

Kontron, a global leader in embedded computing technology and trusted advisor in IoT,

works closely with its customers, allowing them to focus on their core competencies by

off ering a complete and integrated portfolio of hardware, software and services designed

to help them make the most of their applications.

With a signifi cant percentage of employees in research and development, Kontron creates

many of the standards that drive the world’s embedded computing platforms; bringing

to life numerous technologies and applications that touch millions of lives. The result is

an accelerated time-to-market, reduced total-cost-of-ownership, product longevity and

the best possible overall application with leading-edge, highest reliability embedded tech-

nology.

Kontron is a listed company. Its shares are traded in the Prime Standard segment of the

Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on other exchanges under the symbol “KBC”. For more

information, please visit: www.kontron.com

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