Afero, the enterprise-grade secure IoT Platform for embedded systems, will showcase its latest advancements in edge AI, security, and connectivity for industrial and enterprise applications at Embedded World 2026, taking place March 10-12 in Nuremberg, Germany. With a decade of proven deployment across millions of connected devices, Afero is extending its market-leading capabilities from smart homes into smart industry, addressing key barriers to innovation in industrial automation and operational technology (OT).
Afero’s Agentic AI software transforms standard hardware into intelligent, autonomous systems capable of local decision-making and remote coordination. By balancing compute between edge and cloud, AAA ensures ultra-low latency responses critical for industrial automation while performing in-situ data analysis to reduce bandwidth demands and enhance privacy.
“Edge AI and industrial IoT demand advanced capabilities and seamless integration from chips to devices to apps,” said Joe Britt, CEO and Co-Founder of Afero. “Afero’s resounding success in the challenging consumer markets and focused R&D for industrial uses have resulted in fully whetted capabilities across a broad range of requirements. Today, Afero provides the strongest foundation in the market for edge AI, industrial automation, and enterprise OT applications.”
The platform delivers a comprehensive suite of features tailored for smart industry:
Afero’s recent enhancements include partnerships for Wi-Fi MCUs optimized for IoT, combined with its secure software stack to provide a complete, secure solution from silicon to cloud.
About Afero
Afero enables connected devices to be smart and secure. Afero’s IoT Platform as a Service prioritizes security, data privacy, simplicity, and ease of use throughout the end user experience. These key elements are integral to the solution and not bolted on after the fact, enabling manufacturers and brands to secure their supply chain. Afero technology powers millions of devices across 200 product categories from 50+ manufacturers. Afero is a privately held company based in Los Altos, Calif., and backed by distinguished investors such as Crosspoint Capital.
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