At Embedded World 2025, Linaro’s CTO, Grant Likely, introduced ONELab, an innovative platform designed to enhance interoperability testing for edge and IoT devices. This initiative addresses the challenges faced by ARM hardware vendors in deploying operating systems without extensive engineering efforts. By collaborating with silicon vendors and device manufacturers, ONELab facilitates continuous interoperability tests across various operating systems and cloud services, streamlining the deployment process.
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The platform supports a range of ARM-based boards, including AMD’s Zynq UltraScale+, Texas Instruments’ platforms, Qualcomm’s RB3 Gen 2, and Renesas’ RZ/G2L. ONELab enables these boards to connect to a centralized testing lab, where they undergo system-ready assessments using standard software stacks. This approach ensures that devices can boot and operate without the need for custom builds, thereby reducing time-to-market and engineering overhead.
Central to ONELab’s functionality is the Linaro Automation Appliance, an edge device equipped with a system-on-module running Linux and the Linaro Automation and Validation Architecture (LAVA). This appliance standardizes the connection of various boards to the testing framework, minimizing manual interventions and enhancing reliability. By automating the testing process, ONELab provides detailed reports, allowing vendors to identify and address interoperability issues proactively.
Beyond ONELab, Linaro continues to contribute significantly to the ARM ecosystem. The organization has been instrumental in optimizing open-source applications and toolchains for Windows on ARM, with notable successes in porting OBS Studio and Blender to run natively on this architecture. These efforts demonstrate Linaro’s commitment to enhancing software performance across diverse platforms, benefiting both developers and end-users.
In the realm of Android development, Linaro has been actively involved in kernel testing and quality assurance. By collaborating closely with Google, Linaro ensures that new Android releases maintain up-to-date kernels with the latest security patches. This collaboration underscores the importance of maintaining a stable and secure software stack for the vast array of devices running Android.
Linaro’s influence extends to the server market, where ARM-based architectures are gaining traction. The organization assists clients in migrating applications to ARM in the cloud, employing tools like Linaro Forge for profiling and optimization. These efforts highlight the growing adoption of ARM in data centers, driven by the architecture’s energy efficiency and performance benefits.
Looking ahead, Linaro is set to host Linaro Connect 2025 from May 14-16 in Lisbon, Portugal. This annual conference serves as a platform for industry experts to collaborate, share insights, and drive innovation within the ARM ecosystem. Attendees can anticipate discussions on topics ranging from edge computing to cloud services, reflecting Linaro’s broad engagement across the technology landscape.
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