The following are news announcements made during the past week:
PRESS RELEASE:
C3 IoT, Microsoft Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI
C3 IoT and Microsoft Corp. announced Tuesday a strategic partnership to deliver new technology developments and go-to-market initiatives that accelerate enterprise AI and IoT application development.
As part of this partnership, the companies will create a “better together” solution, comprising the C3 IoT Platform, a low-code, high-productivity PaaS for scaling AI and IoT across enterprises, fully integrated to operate on Microsoft Azure. C3 IoT will leverage Microsoft Azure as a preferred cloud platform and tap into the power of its intelligent capabilities. The companies will conduct co-marketing and co-selling strategies that rapidly scale distribution globally, as well as intensive training for dedicated teams to speed customers’ time to value.
Close collaboration between Microsoft and C3 IoT will help enable customers to more rapidly develop and deploy AI-based applications for transformative use cases, such as AI predictive maintenance, dynamic inventory optimization, precision healthcare, and CRM.
“The partnership between Microsoft and C3 IoT is significant in that it allows us to optimize our existing investments in data infrastructure while accelerating time to value of AI-based applications that enable Shell to better serve our customers with even more agility and efficiency,” said Erik Betz, Vice President, Architecture, Platforms, and Data, Shell.
“With this partnership, two market leaders are joining forces to drive digital transformation at the world’s leading organizations,” said Thomas M. Siebel, C3 IoT CEO. “Combining the market reach of Microsoft, the amazing power of Microsoft Azure, and the capability of the C3 IoT AI platform, we will dramatically accelerate the adoption of AI, IoT, and elastic cloud computing globally.”
“C3 IoT has an exciting vision, proven technology, and demonstrated customer success across industries, making them a great partner for implementing 3M’s digital transformation initiatives,” said H.C. Shin, 3M Vice Chair and Executive Vice President. “With tangible business results from the initial predictive healthcare and supply chain analytics applications, we plan on scaling the C3 IoT and Microsoft Azure solution across our enterprise. In this way, 3M is combining data science into material science, transforming how we design and deliver products and better serve our customers.”
“AI is one of the most transformative technology paradigms of our time in its ability to empower companies, societies, and economies to achieve more,” said Judson Althoff, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Commercial Business, Microsoft. “C3 IoT’s proven technology and strong customer relationships make them an ideal partner in helping drive forward AI-based solutions built on the intelligent cloud.”
The C3 IoT Platform is now available on Microsoft Azure and fully integrated with a rich set of Azure services, including Azure IoT Hub, Azure Machine Learning, and big data and advanced analytics solutions.
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ulalaLAB Signs Global Export Contract of Its Smart Factory Platform, Expands Partnership With Swiss Smart Factory and Switzerland Innovation Park
On March 20th, ulalaLAB (CEO, Kang HakJu) a South Korean Smart Factory Solution developer and Cefinity (CEO Ivan Zhang) a Global Industrial Platform provider signed overseas sales contract of smart factory platform ‘WimFactory’ worth $16 million USD the company said.
Cefinity is an industry platform company headquartered in Hong Kong and a global company with offices in eight countries including China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand and Indonesia.
Through this supply agreement, Cefinity will utilize its existing network to build and spread WimFactory platform for the next three years in Taiwan, China, Thailand and Indonesia markets.
WimFactory is an affordable and easy to implement smart factory platform that digitalizes and optimizes manufacturing operations without changing existing equipment based on industrial IoT technology. It is composed of Wicon IIoT hardware and WIM-X web-based software that as a solution connects equipment to various sensors and embedded systems such as PLC (Programmable logic controller), DAQ (Data acquisition), MES (Manufacturing execution system) and more.
The IIoT device Wicon’s plug-&-play technology enables fast installation and accurate collection of real-time data from manufacturing facilities, and its storage in the cloud. The collected data is then visualized through WIM-X’s big data and machine learning technology, allowing the user to monitor the operation status of the equipment remotely in real time from any smart devices. One of the important aspects of this Smart Factory Solution is that it eliminates manual monitoring and improves quality control over factory operations.
In addition, it provides notifications when an event such as a malfunction occurs and provides periodical paperless reports of accumulated data on production and quality control, energy management, and forecasts on facility maintenance services. ulalaLAB is currently supplying its WimFactory to Nike and Adidas shoe factories in Indonesia, China, and Vietnam, as well as to several domestic small, medium and large manufacturing enterprises of various industries.
Ivan Zhang, CEO of Cefinity, stressed that: “ulalaLAB’s specialization in Industrial IoT technology and manufacturing, as well as its convenient and fast deployment will be one of the strong points in our advancement into the Asian smart factory market. Starting with Taiwanese injection plant we plan to spread WimFactory throughout Asia market. We look forward to collaborating with ulalaLAB from now on.”
“The $16 million USD supply contract is the first in the field of domestic smart factories in terms of its scale,” said ulalaLAB CEO, Kang HakJu. “This overseas supply contract is an important occasion for the Korean Smart Factory model, developed with pure domestic technology and to be acknowledged overseas. It is a great a chance to enter into the global Smart Factory market.”
In addition, on April 2nd 2018, ulalaLAB (CEO, Kang HakJu) a South Korean Smart Factory Solution Developer and Swiss Smart Factory (SSF Head, Dominic Gorecky) a Switzerland based smart factory competence center signed Partnership MOU for WimFactory expansion in European market. This will include joint smart factory projects (POCs) and R&D initiatives, as well as commercial integrations in Swiss and European manufacturing companies.
Switzerland is one of the world’s leading locations for high-value-added manufacturing: Swiss products and services are universally associated with quality, reliability and exclusivity. Almost 80% of Swiss MEM (Machinery, Electrical and Mechanical Industry) products are exported, 60% of which goes to the EU. Country also holds second place in an international comparison of per capita exports of machinery. Besides a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU), Switzerland currently has a network of 28 free FTAs with 38 partners outside the EU including South Korea, China and Japan.
As a private Swiss non-profit organization, Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne operates industrial and primarily applied research and innovation accelerators, and uniquely well positioned for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing activities. With high-quality research infrastructure, a number of leading international companies that have already set up operations in the region, Biel/Bienne boasts the highest density of high-tech companies in Switzerland and is home to ¼ of Swiss industrial jobs.
The Swiss Smart Factory Lab (SSF) is part of Switzerland Innovation Park that includes a demonstration factory for smart manufacturing, as well as space for individual industrial work projects. SSF is striving to become Switzerland’s leading, internationally-recognized competence center in application-oriented research and transfer of Industry 4.0 as well as to create an ecosystem of partners, through which unique innovations and activities relating to Industry 4.0 can be developed and deployed directly to MEM customers.
Dominic Gorecky, Head of SSF and one of the Industry 4.0 pioneers, said: “ulalaLAB is the first startup company outside of Europe to partner with SSF. This MOU is witness of our strong intention to move forwards together! We are looking forward to welcome ulalaLAB and WimFactory in Switzerland soon.”
Being one of the leading South Korean startups that specializes in Industrial IoT, SaaS and Machine Learning technology; ulalaLAB hopes to expand its Smart Factory Platform – a WimFactory, in European market by making Switzerland its commercial launchpad. “For ulalaLAB, being a new kid on the block was always part of the challenge and with Europe being the birthplace of the Industry 4.0, it will take time and a lot of afford to establish our brand name. However, with this partnership it is possible to significantly reduce time to market of our product in this uncharted territory”; stressed ulalaLAB CEO, Kang HakJu.
Europe is projected to account for more than a third of global Industry 4.0 investments by 2020. The market is expected to grow at an impressive average annual growth rate of 22%. Reaching a value of €287 billion in 2020, and the Industry 4.0 is Europe’s largest IoT market. It comes with no surprise since European manufacturing industry is responsible for 15% of GDP, with manufacturing SMEs accounted for 20% of employment and 44% in value added in 2015.
PRESS RELEASE:
Twilio Launches Cellular Communications Platform
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), the leading cloud communications platform, has announced general availability of Twilio Programmable Wireless, a cellular communications platform that uses simple APIs to power a wide range of internet-connected solutions. By making cellular connectivity programmable, Twilio empowers developers to focus their time and energy on building innovative connected solutions while Twilio handles the complexity of dealing with carrier business models. To learn more, visit https://www.twilio.com/wireless.
“Despite the hype surrounding the internet of things (IoT) over the last several years, IoT has been largely out of reach to developers because there has not been a developer-friendly connectivity provider,” said Chetan Chaudhary, general manager of IoT at Twilio. “Twilio Programmable Wireless makes connectivity accessible to millions of developers via Twilio’s platform, empowering them to begin experimenting with IoT. We can’t wait to see what they build.”
The internet of things is expected to enable billions of new devices to be connected to the internet. However, prior to Twilio Programmable Wireless, businesses and developers who are building these internet-connected devices have been challenged to find a connectivity provider that meets their needs. Existing connectivity providers have antiquated ordering, billing and reporting, non-existent documentation and often require developers to wait weeks to get started, deterring developers and slowing adoption. With this announcement of Twilio Programmable Wireless, developers now benefit from a platform that is self-service, pay-as-you-go, has extensive documentation and enables them to begin building IoT solutions immediately.
Connecting a device to the internet requires a subscriber identification module (SIM) that is standard in every mobile phone. With Twilio Programmable Wireless, Twilio provides developers SIM cards that give them access to global connectivity in more than 120 countries and a developer-friendly, API-first platform that enables them to begin building IoT solutions.
For the world to realize the potential of billions of connected devices, it needs millions of developers to begin experimenting. Twilio Programmable Wireless helps to make that possible. Over the last ten years, Twilio has disrupted the communications industry by providing a cloud platform that attracts developers by enabling them to get up and running quickly. With Twilio Programmable Wireless, Twilio has now taken this proven developer-first model and applied it to the Internet of Things, equipping developers with the competitive advantage they need to build the next generation of disruptive companies.
Twilio’s API-first approach allows developers to program cellular connectivity into their devices in the same way Twilio has enabled developers to programmatically embed communications into their applications. The Wireless platform makes it easy for IoT developers to configure SIM cards, manage connectivity and is built on the same Twilio platform that delivers the highest levels of quality and resiliency.
Adoption of IoT by businesses and consumers alike has the potential to dramatically alter how people live and work. Cellular IoT connectivity enables developers to build applications that require a persistent always on connect and integrate systems for a whole suite of use cases In private beta, Twilio customers have built disruptive services in healthcare, transportation and hospitality using Twilio Programmable Wireless.
One such innovator is iBeat, a lifesaving watch designed for people susceptible to cardiac incidents. iBeat connects to the internet using Twilio’s SIMs which enables the device to alert paramedics, loved ones, and iBeat’s network of one million trained CPR volunteers in the event of an emergency.
“The survival rate for an individual experiencing a cardiac arrest increases from 10% to 40% if there is a witness present. The iBeat watch is that witness,” said Chris Bumgardner, chief technical officer of iBeat. “Twilio Programmable Wireless plays a critical role in helping us achieve our mission by enabling our watch to securely communicate life-saving information to emergency responders in real time.”
LimeBike, a sustainable transportation company, is another consumer technology company that has integrated Twilio SIMs into their bikes and scooters. Through Twilio’s platform, LimeBike is able to monitor the status of each individual SIM, making it easy to keep track of the location of their fleet and detect any problems that require troubleshooting.
“Ideal for quick city commutes, LimeBike recently added scooters to our fleet of pedal and electric-assist bikes,” said Charlie Gao, chief technology officer and co-founder of LimeBike. “Each scooter is embedded with a Twilio SIM which provides the connectivity layer required to monitor each bike and scooter of our fleet in real time. Twilio has been instrumental in helping us deliver this incredible new commuting experience for our customers.”
Cellular connectivity also enables new sharing economy business models to emerge. Eatabit provides portable printers for restaurants to make the process of accepting online food orders more seamless. Eatabit needed a connectivity solution that could be up and running in any type of restaurant without relying on wifi. Since integrating Twilio SIMs into their printers and using Twilio for their IoT connectivity, Eatabit was able to reduce their monthly operating cost by 3 times and reduced their outage time to almost zero.
In developing economies where connectivity is less reliable, cellular IoT applications create value simply through accessibility. System One is a disease intelligence company that delivers test results to more than 1,800 clinics in 40 countries across the globe. After experiencing poor reliability with local connectivity providers, System One switched to Twilio. Because Twilio’s platform automatically fails over to another network if the first signal does not connect, System One was able to improve reliability, ensure test results are delivered between clinics and can now scale operations quickly without having to manage carrier relationships in every region they operate.
Any Twilio developer can order a SIM and begin working on a connected device project immediately with connectivity powered by Twilio. Twilio Programmable Wireless is available now via the console on Twilio.com.
Twilio Programmable Wireless provides flexible pricing options to developers. After purchasing the SIM for a one time fee, customers pay a monthly recurring SIM fee in addition to usage-based data charges. Twilio also gives customers the option of a lower data rate after commiting to a minimum spend per month.
PRESS RELEASE:
Unisys Extends Stealth Security Software to Include Medical, IoT Devices
Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) has announced a new version of its award-winning, Unisys Stealth security software suite, including upgrades to extend protection to purpose-built Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other connected equipment such as medical monitoring machines, baggage scanners, industrial control systems and surveillance cameras.
The new release of Stealth microsegmentation software includes support for IoT devices, isolating them from untrusted network segments within a Stealth-protected network to help prevent intrusion and remote tampering on the devices and to protect the corporate network from potential compromises initiated from unsecured devices. By joining a Stealth-defined secure COI, high-value devices are shielded from unauthorized access, reducing the attack surface.
This new capability can be delivered as a virtual or physical gateway to protect devices where Stealth cannot be installed and with no hardware or software changes required to the purpose-built devices.
“Our new Stealth release extends the power of microsegmentation to devices and data previously vulnerable to attack and unauthorized access,” said Tarek El-Sadany, senior vice president, Technology and chief technology officer, Unisys. “So in a healthcare organization, for example, Stealth can prevent and contain unauthorized access to medical devices and patient data, enable secure, real-time data flow from devices to electronic heath record systems, and reduce the cost of compliance with flexible security controls.”
According to Gartner, “Legacy medical devices that were not designed to be internet-accessible are now being connected to the internet as part of healthcare initiatives, increasing risks and the attack surface.” Gartner recommends that organizations “create zones to proactively house connected medical devices segmentation.”1 Gartner identified microsegmentation as one of its “top technologies for information security in 2017.”2
Like any other connected system, IoT devices like health monitors and IV pumps are vulnerable to cyberattack. In addition, proprietary operating platforms and industry regulations often prohibit updates to the devices themselves, limiting organizations to the built-in security capabilities from device manufacturers. These purpose-built devices need the ability to extend security beyond static factory-delivered controls to keep up with rapidly evolving, sophisticated threats released on a daily basis.
PRESS RELEASE:
Rubicon Labs Presents Strategies for Secure IoT Device Control
Rubicon Labs, a leader in providing secure identity, trust and control services for the Internet of Things (IoT) markets, has announced that Rod Schultz, Chief Product Officer, will present a session on “Secure Identity: Prevent Attacks, Control Devices, and Generate Revenue” at the RSA Conference next week in San Francisco. Schultz’s presentation — “Secure Identity: Prevent Attacks, Control Devices, and Generate Revenue” — will be held at 4:30 pm, Monday April 16, in the Moscone Center.
In his presentation, Schultz also will reveal that Rubicon Labs has partnered with premier semiconductor vendor Micron Technology to seamlessly integrate the software-based Rubicon Identity Service (RIS) with the world’s most secure hardware solutions. Schultz will present use cases to demonstrate the marriage of Rubicon’s Rubicon Identity Service and Micronâ AuthentaTM technology in flash memory to provide a simple unified approach to securing IoT devices.
The true value of IoT is realized when connected IoT devices share data with the Cloud, enabling enterprises to create new business policies that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago. This once-in-a-generation tectonic shift has dramatically expanded the attack surfaces to cripple enterprises and infrastructure. Enterprises cannot rely on cloud or gateway security alone; security needs to be addressed at all levels in a network of IoT devices connected to the Cloud.
In the session, Schultz will offer actionable strategies to seamlessly integrate identity and control across any IoT platform, from the smallest devices to the largest industrial equipment.
With the Rubicon Identity Service (RIS), Rubicon enables device manufactures unique device identity, simplified security integration, and streamlined control from the cloud down to the smallest of IoT sensors. Once devices are secured and identified, device manufacturers can then attest to trustworthiness that enables over-the-air updates, interface to new cloud services, and generation of new revenue streams with subscription services specific to individual users and particular geographies.
“Rubicon’s Identity Service and IoT infrastructure are designed to authenticate, authorize and control devices that are coupled with MicronâAuthentaTM technology,” said Richard Egan, CEO of Rubicon Labs. “Many IoT devices already have flash integrated into their products, which means the Rubicon Identity Service can hook into the silicon level root of trust provided by Authenta technology to enable cloud services on trusted hardware in even the smallest IoT devices and without a change to the platform layout or components.”
“Micron is pleased to partner with Rubicon Labs to deliver end-to-end hardware and software security services. This approach enables our customers to easily integrate flash memory enabled with Authenta technology and control it with the Rubicon cloud service,” said Jeff Shiner, Director of IoT & Security Solutions, Micron. Micron AuthentaTM technology enables product developers to harden platform-level security without adding additional hardware components, add much needed defense in depth, and provide IoT devices with unique identity enabling new services.
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Notion Integrates with HomeAdvisor, Pairs Smart-Home Technology With Plumbing Services
Notion, the complete home awareness solution powered by a multi-purpose IoT smart home sensor, has announced a first-of-its-kind integration with HomeAdvisor, the Colorado-based marketplace connecting homeowners to prescreened professionals for home projects. The integration with HomeAdvisor, called Plumber Matching, marks Notion’s first partnership with a service provider to enable homeowners to immediately contact a local and available plumber when a water leak is detected.
Notion’s low-cost and easy-to-install home monitoring system gives homeowners the flexibility to monitor and receive real-time alerts on things happening across their entire home—from motion and temperature changes to sounding alarms and water leaks. By utilizing HomeAdvisor’s “Instant Connect” technology, Notion has layered on professional services to empower users to take action on water-related events quickly and easily, before significant damage occurs.
Here’s how Notion’s Plumber Matching works: When Notion detects a water leak, a homeowner receives a notification with an option to connect instantly with a professional plumber. After the homeowner fills out their contact information, HomeAdvisor’s technology matches them with an available plumber. Once matched, the plumber will call the homeowner directly to schedule service.
“We’re thrilled to partner with HomeAdvisor to solve real problems for homeowners and amplify what they can do to make their home as safe as possible,” said Brett Jurgens, CEO and Co-Founder of Notion. “We’ve started with Plumber Matching knowing that water is the biggest threat to a home, but we’ve only scratched the surface of what’s possible. We’re excited to roll out our partnership with HomeAdvisor to deliver a more fully automated and stress-free life to homeowners across the country. This is what Home Automation should really be about.”
According to the Insurance Information Institute, about one in 50 insured homes has a property damage claim caused by water damage or freezing each year, and results in an average insurance claim of $8,000. The integration between Notion and HomeAdvisor bridges the gap between major home damage and the challenge of finding a trusted professional to quickly resolve the incident, assess damages, and start repairs.
In addition to its integration with HomeAdvisor, Notion is also launching multi-user support, enabling a homeowner to share access to their Notion system with other people they trust, like family members or neighbors. The feature will allow additional managers to monitor a home’s activity and set individual alert preferences.
Since its public launch in 2016, Notion has delivered more than eight million peace of mind messages to homeowners and has helped them save more than $1 million in property damages in the last year alone. To learn more about Notion, please visit: http://getnotion.com/.
PRESS RELEASE:
Avnet Selected as Distributor of Microsoft Azure Sphere
It’s time to get serious about securing the Internet of Things. That’s a topic of discussion at this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco. The emergence of the connected world and the dramatic uptick in cyberattacks are posing real challenges, and industry must do more to maintain the highest standards of security, through each stage of the product lifecycle.
Microsoft has revealed Azure Sphere, a groundbreaking new solution for creating highly secured, internet-connected microcontroller (MCU) powered devices, and that Avnet is partnering with them as the first distributor and solutions provider.
As announced by Microsoft at the RSA Conference, Azure Sphere meets all 7 properties of a highly secured device – making it a first of its kind solution. The addition of Azure Sphere to Avnet’s robust portfolio underscores our position as a leader in the distribution of IoT security.
“As more and more of the devices we use every day connect to the internet, securing both the devices and the data they collect is paramount. Azure Sphere brings together Microsoft’s expertise in software, cloud and silicon to deliver a unique solution that provides security from the silicon to the cloud,” said Rodney Clark, Vice President IoT, Microsoft. “We are thrilled to be working with Avnet as a strategic partner and the first Azure Sphere distributor. Avnet is well positioned to collaborate with a broad set of partners and customers to bring innovative Azure Sphere solutions to market.”
There are so many ways connectivity makes our lives easier; however, designing it into a solution is complex, and may span across hundreds of devices and networks. Each of those touch points can potentially be a security risk so security for any IoT solution needs to carry throughout all the hardware and software to ensure full system security.
Microsoft chose Avnet as their lead partner for Azure Sphere based on our years of experience with security solutions, MCUs and IoT capabilities. Coupled with access to technology providers with the latest, most secure innovations at every point in the IoT technology security stack, Avnet has the capability to identify the best solution to meet each customers’ unique needs.
“Every aspect of our lives, at home and at work, is being changed by a connected world, and inherent security is vital to protecting both the devices and the related data they collect and share,” said Pete Bartolotta, Chief Transformation Officer for Avnet. “Microsoft’s new Azure Sphere ensures a safe and secure connected experience from the intelligent edge up to the cloud, with Avnet enabling broad availability of Azure Sphere, and providing the end-to-end ecosystem for seamless design, manufacturing and supply chain services that will help partners and customers bring the next generation of Internet of Things solutions to market faster.”
Avnet’s unique Azure-based IoTConnect platform, as showcased at CES2018, helps companies quickly scale into vertical markets by addressing their common IoT challenges. With this new addition of Microsoft Azure Sphere, Avnet is even better equipped to help customers solve their biggest IoT challenges – securely.
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Rambus Intros Programmable Hardware Security Core for Networking, Automotive, IoT
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) has announced the availability of the CryptoManager Root of Trust, a fully programmable hardware security core built with a custom RISC-V CPU. The secure processing core creates a siloed architecture that isolates and secures the execution of sensitive code, processes and algorithms from the primary processor. This mitigates the risk of critical vulnerabilities like the recent Meltdown and Spectre security flaws and allows designers to optimize the primary processor for high performance, low power, or other characteristics while optimizing security in the siloed core. The CryptoManager Root of Trust is an embedded security core designed for applications from networking to automotive to IoT.
Bret Sewell, SVP and general manager of the Rambus Security Division, spoke to the key attributes of the division’s new secure coprocessor: “The fundamental pillars of architectural design freedom, secure processing siloed away from general processing, and layered security with a root of trust designed for multiple security layers, are unique to the CryptoManager Root of Trust design and enable easy implementation with the highest levels of protection. The CryptoManager Root of Trust also embeds features that enable semiconductor manufacturers and device OEMs to insert hardware keys, and enables IoT service providers to manage IoT endpoints throughout their lifecycle in the field.”
IDC research director for IoT Security, Abhi Dugar, noted, “The semiconductor industry faced some of its biggest security issues this year with recent vulnerabilities, and the potential to encounter additional security flaws will not go away any time soon as more IoT devices enter the market. To address existing and new threats, establishing trust at the hardware level will be critical, and a secure siloed core can help ensure that this new generation of devices can be protected from security flaws.”
Rambus’ security first method develops the most advanced secure compute processors. The CryptoManager Root of Trust secure processor is siloed from the main processor, supporting isolated cryptographic security processes.
The RISC-V Foundation’s executive director, Rick O’Connor, commented, “The Meltdown and Spectre flaws revealed a new class of vulnerabilities as common processors employ acceleration techniques like speculative execution to improve processing performance. With solutions like the Rambus CryptoManager Root of Trust, the extensible RISC-V ISA enables developers to build connected products with a fundamentally more robust approach to security.”
By establishing the trust chain early in the silicon manufacturing process, a security core can enable trusted provisioning and robust auditing of security-related activity throughout all phases of the chip lifecycle. The CryptoManager Root of Trust offers the primary processor a full array of security services, such as secure boot and runtime integrity checking, remote authentication and attestation, and hardware acceleration for symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic algorithms. The CryptoManager Root of Trust creates a secure foundation for Rambus’ comprehensive CryptoManager suite of solutions, which also includes the CryptoManager Provisioning Infrastructureand CryptoManager IoT Security Service.
Design Freedom: The open RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) allowed Rambus to design a custom processor without microarchitecture constraints, enabling a security first design. The CryptoManager Root of Trust is purpose-built to be safe and independent from general processing, offering a smaller and simpler approach without sacrificing security. This provides customers the opportunity to better design and better validate their products.
Siloed: The CryptoManager Root of Trust is a fully user-programmable processor specifically designed for security use and physically separated from the primary processor with dedicated secure memory. Siloing allows the hardware Root of Trust to function in a known secure state, without allowing unintended access to secure functions through software backdoors.
Layered Security: The root of trust is designed with multiple security layers. A small, ultra-secure nucleus builds outwards to less secure sections. The less secure sections can only access higher levels of security with hardware-based permissions. The Rambus CryptoManager Root of Trust supports multiple roots of trust and gives the ability for various parties to use the core without exposing keys.