Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, and CIX Technology, a semiconductor innovator, today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver an optimized Ubuntu experience on CIX Technology’s P1 platform – a 12-core Armv9.2 system-on-chip (SoC) designed for AI and edge applications. This partnership gives organizations access to a security-maintained, enterprise-grade Ubuntu experience on the P1 platform, streamlining deployments across key verticals such as AI agent boxes, AI PCs, robotics, network-attached storage (NAS), and industrial edge.
This announcement follows the positive community reception of an initial Ubuntu concept image designed for developer use on the P1. Now, Canonical and CIX Technology are deepening their partnership to deliver a robust, enterprise-grade Ubuntu experience on the platform, backed by Canonical’s maintenance commitments. This optimized image will be supported for up to 15 years with Ubuntu Pro, ensuring that devices remain security maintained and functional long after their initial deployment.
In addition to providing a stable, long-term enterprise foundation, the Ubuntu image also enables CIX Technology hardware’s advanced capabilities. Most notably, it delivers native support for the P1’s heterogeneous computing capability, so users can utilize up to 45 TOPS of combined AI compute.
“Our collaboration with CIX Technology marks an exciting milestone in our mission to make Ubuntu widely available across a growing diversity of silicon platforms,” said Cindy Goldberg, VP, Cloud and Silicon Partnerships at Canonical. “By combining CIX Technology’s powerful P1 Arm v9.2 architecture and AI capabilities with Ubuntu’s proven enterprise ecosystem, we are giving developers the exact tools they need to build, deploy, and scale intelligent edge devices – from AI PCs to industrial robotics – faster and more securely than ever before.”
“Partnering with Canonical allows us to unlock the true potential of the P1 chip for our enterprise customers,” said Hank Sun, Founder & CEO of CIX Technology. “Having an optimized enterprise-ready Ubuntu image means that hardware innovators don’t have to choose between cutting-edge performance and reliable stability. Together, we are lowering the barrier to entry for AI deployment, ensuring our users can deliver robust, production-grade devices to market with absolute confidence.”
Accelerating time to market with certified hardware
Delivering an optimized Ubuntu image for CIX Technology’s P1 platform ensures that the hardware works seamlessly out of the box, serving as a powerful starting point for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs). Through Canonical’s hardware certification program, starting with a certified P1 device provides a proven, optimized Ubuntu experience. Since the underlying software stack is ready and tested, developers can focus entirely on building robust AI and edge applications, rather than worrying about low level system integration. Users can benefit from the full power of the P1 silicon and bring innovative products to market faster.
Enterprise-grade security and compliance
Customers using P1-based solutions will benefit from Canonical’s commitment to security patching and long-term maintenance. Furthermore, Canonical’s rigorous approach to software supply chain security and lifecycle management provides users with a clearer path toward meeting the requirements of the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and other emerging regulations in the edge and AI spaces. With predictable release cadences and comprehensive vulnerability management, enterprises can trust that their fleets will remain compliant throughout their entire operational lifecycles.
Scalable edge devices with Ubuntu Core and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Alongside support for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, the partnership also brings support for Ubuntu Core, Canonical’s fully containerized, immutable operating system designed specifically for IoT and edge embedded devices. By using Ubuntu Core on the CIX P1, developers can deploy strictly confined solutions that feature seamless over-the-air (OTA) updates – ideal for remote AI agent boxes, robotics, and industrial applications.
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