Will facilitate deployment of intelligent devices within the Microsoft Azure for IoT ecosystem

Taipei, Taiwan, October 1, 2018 – VIA Technologies, Inc., today announced that it has added support for Windows 10 IoT core on its highly-integrated VIA VAB-820 edge computing platform powered by NXP i.MX 6Quad series processors.

Windows 10 IoT Core is a version of Windows 10 optimized for use in small form factor embedded systems and intelligent devices. A key advantage of this version of the Windows operating system is that applications developed on the Windows 10 IoT core will run the same way on any other Windows 10 device. Other advantages include fast time-to-market, intelligent security, rapid development times due to the familiar Universal Windows Platform (UWP) interface, and support for Microsoft Azure for IoT.

“VIA is committed to adding support for Windows 10 IoT core to our edge computing platforms,” commented Richard Brown, Vice-President of International Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “These highly-integrated solutions will enable our customers to accelerate deployments that leverage the interoperability, scalability, and security of the Microsoft Azure for IoT ecosystem.”

VIA VAB-820 Edge Computing Platform

The VIA VAB-820 edge computing platform provides the perfect blend of high performance and low power consumption to meet the high-end demands of advanced industrial automation, energy management, and in-vehicle IoT applications.

Powered by a choice of 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus and 6Quad series processors, the board packs a wealth of I/O and connectivity features into its small Pico-ITX form factor, including two COM ports, one DIO port, two CAN bus ports, three USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, one composite RCA jack, and one GLAN port, as well as optional 3G, Wi-Fi, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) support.

The VIA VAB-820 is Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT. Linux and Android BSPs are also available.

For more information about the VIA VAB-820, please visit: https://www.viatech.com/en/boards/pico-itx/vab-820/

For images related to this release, please visit: https://www.viagallery.com/vab-820/

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc is a global leader in the development of highly-integrated embedded platform and system solutions for M2M, IoT, and Smart City applications, ranging from video walls and digital signage to healthcare and industrial automation. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA’s global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the many world’s leading hi-tech, telecommunications, consumer electronics industry brand names. www.viatech.com