Embedded World, Nuremberg, Germany, (March 11, 2025) – Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group (SIX: KUD.S) and a world leader in digital security and IoT solutions, and Axelera AI, a pioneer in high-performance, energy-efficient AI solutions, today announced a strategic partnership focused on addressing the growing need for robust security in AI deployments. The collaboration brings together Axelera AI’s cutting-edge AI processing capabilities with Kudelski IoT’s decades of expertise in securing connected devices and ecosystems.
The increasing deployment of AI at the edge, in applications ranging from healthcare and smart buildings to security, surveillance and industrial automation, demands a new level of security. Protecting sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring the integrity of AI models are critical for building trust and enabling widespread adoption. Axelera AI and Kudelski IoT recognize this challenge and are joining forces to deliver comprehensive security solutions for the next generation of AI-powered devices.
“AI adoption is accelerating across both edge and enterprise datacenter environments, making security a foundational requirement rather than an afterthought,” said Manuel Botija, VP of Product at Axelera AI. “Our partnership with Kudelski IoT underscores our commitment to providing secure and reliable AI solutions that enable customers to protect sensitive AI models, enforce licensing, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape confidently.”
This partnership also addresses critical licensing and intellectual property challenges faced by AI model creators, enabling secure enforcement of rights for proprietary AI weights. Moreover, as global regulations concerning AI diffusion and export controls evolve, Axelera AI and Kudelski IoT are proactively positioned to offer solutions compliant with emerging security standards and restrictions.
“We are excited to partner with Axelera AI to bring our proven security solutions to the forefront of AI innovation,” said Conor Ryan, VP of Product Management for Kudelski IoT. “Securing the connected future is our mission, and this collaboration allows us to extend our expertise to the rapidly expanding world of edge AI. Together, we will empower developers and device manufacturers to build secure, trustworthy AI solutions for a wide range of critical applications.”
This partnership will focus on developing an edge intelligent ecosystem that address key security challenges in edge AI, including:
Axelera AI and Kudelski IoT are committed to fostering a secure intelligent ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of AI across a variety of industries. Further details regarding specific product integrations and solutions will be shared as part of Axelera’s future product launch communications.
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About Axelera AI
Axelera AI is revolutionizing the AI semiconductor industry with powerful, energy-efficient AI solutions. By combining innovative technology and robust security, Axelera AI empowers businesses to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence. For more information, visit www.axelera.ai. Press contact: press@axelera.ai
Kudelski IoT is the Internet of Things division of Kudelski Group and provides end-to-end IoT solutions, IoT product design, and full-lifecycle services to IoT device manufacturers, ecosystem creators, and end-user companies. These solutions and services leverage the group’s 30+ years of innovation in digital business model creation; hardware, software and ecosystem design and testing; state-of-the-art security lifecycle management technologies and services and managed operation of complex systems. For more information about Kudelski IOT, please visit www.kudelski-iot.com.
The Kudelski Group (SIX: KUD.S) is a world leader in digital business enablement technologies that encompass digital content security, cybersecurity, and IoT.
NAGRAVISION provides end-to-end convergent media solutions to the digital entertainment industry including services and applications requiring access control and rights management to secure the revenue in digital television, internet, mobile and interactive applications.
Kudelski Security is an innovative, independent provider of tailored cybersecurity solutions to help enterprises and public sector institutions assess risks and vulnerabilities and protect their data and systems.
Kudelski IoT provides end-to-end solutions, IoT product design, and full-lifecycle services to IoT device manufacturers, ecosystem creators and end-user companies.
The Kudelski Group is headquartered in Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland and Phoenix (AZ), USA with offices in 32 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.nagra.com.
