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KOAN celebrates 30 years of activity

In April 2026, KOAN celebrates 30 years of activity—but more than a milestone, this anniversary represents the confirmation of a vision that has consistently anticipated the future. Since its founding in 1996, the company has demonstrated a rare ability: to recognize technological trends early and invest decisively in the right directions.

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KOAN at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg

KOAN will be at Embedded World Exhibition & Conference 2026, ready to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new collaborations across embedded, IoT, and connected systems.
You can find us at:
– Abinsula group : Hall 4 – 358
– Yocto Project : Hall 4 – 648

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KOAN has become part of the Abinsula Group

KOAN is pleased to announce that it has officially become part of the Abinsula group.
This operation marks a strategic step in the growth of the Sardinian company, further strengthening its presence in the industrial automation sector, embedded Linux, and Open Source technologies.

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Ensure CRA Compliance for Linux Embedded Devices

On 20 November 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was published in the Official Journal of the EU, kicking off the phased implementation of the CRA obligations.
CRA is a regulation by the European Union aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of connected devices and software products sold within the EU. It seeks to establish clear, enforceable cybersecurity requirements for manufacturers, developers, and suppliers, ensuring that products are secure throughout their lifecycle.

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Comprehensive Guide to Auditd for Linux Embedded Systems: Security Auditing and Compliance

This article explores the powerful capabilities of Auditd, a crucial tool for security auditing in Linux embedded systems. Learn how to configure Auditd, monitor system calls, track changes to vital files, and ensure compliance with security standards. With practical installation steps and usage techniques, this guide equips you with the knowledge to enhance system security and monitor activities effectively.

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Linux embedded and Yocto Project in-person training course

Are you an engineer looking to master Linux and the Yocto Project for your next project? This course is designed for those seeking to integrate Linux and the Yocto Project into new projects. Over four days, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of embedded Linux system architecture, learn how to configure and build the Linux kernel and Device Tree, and leverage open-source components for system development.

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Restart doing courses in-person again

Starting this autumn, we will resume offering in-person courses, both public and private, directly at companies around the world.
Our first in-person public course will be held in Bergamo, Italy, in November. This will be a comprehensive four-day course on Linux embedded and Yocto Project, focusing on a board with an NXP i.MX8MM CPU. The course will include several exercises for managing additional peripherals (I2C, SPI and GPIO) mounted on an dedicated expansion board.

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The Y2038 problem in embedded systems

Time management on 32bit Linux machines has always been done with signed 32bit type.
These type present a problem: in 2038 the 32bit space will run out and the time count will return to 13/12/1901.

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Linux Day Milano 2023 at Università Milano Bicocca

This year the Linux Day took place on October 28th in several of the main Italian cities.
Marco Cavallini spoke at the event organized in collaboration by unixMiB of the Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and the POuL of the Politecnico di Milano.

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