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Foundries.io Unveils Innovative Tiered Pricing for FoundriesFactory™ Service

In a move aimed at democratizing access to its development tools, Foundries.io has announced an innovative tiered pricing scheme for their FoundriesFactory™ service. This change is particularly beneficial for smaller Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Linux product developers who are looking to evaluate and enhance their projects without incurring hefty costs upfront.

Making Development More Affordable

The newly introduced pricing structure includes a free version designed specifically for individual developers and the maker community. This initiative aims to foster a broader engagement with the FoundriesFactory service, which is renowned for its robust build and security capabilities. With the free version available, users can explore essential features and get a feel for the comprehensive environment offered by Foundries without any financial risk.

For OEMs in the early stages of product development, the new Professional Edition comes into play. This edition provides access to a suite of essential development features while lowering usage costs during the critical development phase. As OEMs develop their edge AI or Linux® OS-based products, this model allows them to experiment and innovate without the burden of high costs.

Transitioning to Production

Once the development phase reaches maturity, OEMs can seamlessly transition to the Production Edition of the FoundriesFactory service. This version supports the provisioning, deployment, and maintenance of device fleets more effectively, thereby ensuring smooth operation once products hit the market. Additionally, as production volumes increase, the per-device costs decrease, making high-volume deployment more economically viable.

George Grey, VP of Technology at Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm about the advantages of this new pricing model, stating, "The FoundriesFactory service has proved to be a powerful tool for OEM developers who have used the Yocto Project for the development of embedded and edge AI products, accelerating their time to market and helping to reduce costs." With the new pricing model, developers can build, connect, and update their designs at a lower cost than before, significantly widening the accessibility of the service.

Empowering a Global Community

The vision behind Foundries.io’s updated approach is to open up their service to a diverse range of developers around the globe—especially those already experienced in building on Linux OS and utilizing containers. The company aims to ensure that developers have the tools they need to innovate, at a fraction of the previous cost.

Future Developments and Insights

Alongside the announcement of the pricing changes, Foundries.io has unveiled updated branding that reflects its evolving identity as an independent subsidiary of Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. (QUIC). With a growing team dedicated to supporting customers in building next-generation Linux and AI-driven edge products, the company is well-positioned to lead in the embedded computing industry.

At the Embedded World conference in Nuremberg, Germany, running from March 11-13, 2025, attendees can explore the FoundriesFactory service firsthand at booth 4A-133. More details regarding the various editions of the FoundriesFactory service and their respective pricing can be found on the Foundries.io website.

In conclusion, this new tiered pricing strategy looks set to revolutionize the way OEMs and developers approach their projects. By reducing the barriers to entry and offering various subscriptions tailored to user needs, Foundries.io is paving the way for more innovation within the embedded computing landscape.