“Rakuten Symphonyhas long been asupporter of opensource initiatives,and eLxr Pro createsa great opportunityto provide morechoice and flexibilityto customers as theydevelop for the uniquechallenges of near-edge networks andworkloads.”Raghunath HariharanChief Technology Officer, RakutenSymphony 1 ENABLE INTELLIGENT ENTERPRISE EDGE AND CLOUD SYSTEMSChallengesOrganizations face pressure to scale edge deployments efficiently while managing resource constraints. The integra-tion of intricate AI workloads at the edge adds complexity, requiring solutions that balance low latency with optimizedperformance. Addressing these challenges in hybrid edge-to-cloud environments demands robust security, seamlessoperations, and cost-effective scalability.AdvantageseLxr Pro meets the demands of evolving edge-to-cloud ecosystems. It empowers organizations to accomplish morewith fewer resources. It streamlines processes, improves efficiency, and optimizes uptime. And its cloud-native flexibilitysimplifies deployments while improving security, which enables scalable and efficient AI operations at the edge.FeaturesThe latest release expands support for diverse virtualization environments. It is meticulously optimized for low-latencyAI workloads. Cloud-native enhancements ensure easy, secure deployments, and scalability features streamline AI in-tegration. These updates deliver robust, seamless operations across hybrid environments, balancing performance withcost-effectiveness.Specifically, new capabilities include:•Support for VMware ESXi and Microsoft®Hyper-V•Universal and slim container base images•Distro-less containers for Python•Container orchestration for server (K8s, K3s, Podman) and edge environments (K3s, Podman, Docker)WORK FAST AND EFFICIENTLYChallengesOrganizations need to ensure workload adaptability across diverse hardware platforms. That’s particularly so in indus-tries with mission-critical and data-intensive demands. Balancing performance optimization with seamless integrationand cost-effectiveness further complicates system efficiency.AdvantageseLxr Pro delivers optimized system performance without compromising effortless integration into existing workloadsand infrastructures. Its expanded hardware compatibility list enhances interoperability. That makes eLxr Pro suitable fora wide range of applications, from new deployments to scaling AI workloads.FeaturesThe latest release offers advanced performance optimization, improved interoperability through broad hardwaresupport, and seamless workload integration. These enhancements ensure cost-effective solutions tailored to meet theevolving needs of demanding industries. Specifically, new capabilities include:•Support for x86 Intel®hardware•Support for x86 AMD EPYC•Support for NXP i.MX 8 and i.MX 9 series•Support for NVIDIA Jetson Orin AGX 2 ENHANCING TRUST, COMPLIANCE, AND PROTECTIONChallengesRegulated industries must ensure secure and compliant systems that can handle sensitive workloads and data in edgeand cloud environments. Balancing stringent compliance requirements with operational efficiency and future readinessis a top priority.AdvantageseLxr Pro strengthens trust and compliance by delivering robust data protection and security measures. These enhance-ments safeguard workloads while enabling secure, cloud-native operations, which provide peace of mind for organiza-tions that manage critical systems.FeaturesThe latest release introduces trusted system startups, additional data protection capabilities, and enhanced security forcloud-native environments. These features ensure secure, compliant, and future-proof solutions for critical edge andenterprise operations.Specifically, new capabilities include:•Secure Boot for Debian x86-64•Cloud-native security tools such as kube-bench•FIPS 140-2 validation for Wind River®OpenSSL 3.0.8ELXR 12 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSeLxr, based on Debian, helps users get up and running fast, is easy to modify, and works with on-premises and edge(cloud-based) solutions — all while retaining compatibility with popular development and integration tools.With eLxr, you can install and customize images that perform system-level and user space package updates on a livetarget, which supports maximum uptime. To run eLxr on a hardware device, such as a PC or development board, you candownload the ISO file and copy it to bootable media.To perform ISO image-based installations, you need:•An x86 device with UEFI connected to a keyboard and monitor•A virtual machine manager (VMM) such as VirtualBox to test on a Windows, Mac, or Linux host•Bootable media, such as a USB or SD flash driveImages include package management by default to help customize your distribution. Supported architectural platformsinclude x86-64 and Arm64. For a list of supported platforms, consultdocs.elxr.dev/elxr-quick-start/source/elxr-release-information.html.To run eLxr in a container for use in cloud-native applications, you can clone the eLxr tools repository and install it in