Kontron and EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc. partner to expand VPX portfolio with complete CPU/GPU platforms for mission-critical applications

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), today announced a strategic partnership with EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc., an expert in ruggedized embedded graphics processing, AI compute, and video solutions. Through this collaboration, Kontron is expanding its VPX portfolio by adding EIZO’s GPU technology, powered by NVIDIA GPU chipsets, giving system integrators access to fully validated CPU/GPU platforms built for demanding missions.

This partnership reinforces Kontron’s position as a single-source provider for VPX systems by broadening its portfolio with EIZO’s proven GPU technology. By integrating computing and graphics acceleration at the system level, Kontron and EIZO help system integrators reduce development complexity, accelerate deployment, and ensure rugged reliability with long lifecycle support.

At the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting 2025, Kontron and EIZO will demonstrate the interoperability of their technologies in a complete VPX environment. The live demo will leverage Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) to highlight synchronized, low-latency data exchange — a capability critical for AI-driven threat detection, situational awareness, and real-time decision-making at the tactical edge.

“By adding EIZO’s GPU technology to our VPX and XMC portfolio, we are extending Kontron’s ability to deliver complete, mission-ready platforms to our customers,” said Philipp Schulz, Member of the Board, EVP Aerospace/Defense, Kontron. “This partnership simplifies integration, accelerates deployment, and provides defense and aerospace programs with the advanced computing performance they require.”

“Partnering with Kontron ensures our GPU technology is fully validated within their VPX ecosystem and ready for mission-critical deployment,” said Selwyn Henriques, President and CEO of EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc. “Customers can trust that GPU-accelerated platforms from Kontron will be rugged, reliable, and built to meet both current and future defense and aerospace requirements.”

With shared commitments to open standards, including SOSA and to secure Western supply chains, the companies are well-positioned to deliver rugged, field-proven technologies that combine long-term reliability with cutting-edge performance.