We don't just use Linux, we build it
No matter which stage your project is in, we can support you. Our ongoing contributions to open source keep us aligned with current development, so we deliver efficient and accurate solutions without reinventing the wheel.
With over 20 years of experience, our team consists of senior software engineers, cryptography experts, and active Linux kernel contributors. Because IT security is our other core pillar, everything we build is engineered with security in mind from day one.
Core Engineering Capabilities
Linux Kernel & Driver Development
Custom development at the lowest levels of the operating system. We write, review, and optimize kernel code, device drivers, and bootloaders tailored to your hardware.
Real-Time Linux Systems (PREEMPT_RT & Xenomai)
Deterministic, ultra-low latency systems for industrial automation, robotics, and critical control loops. We actively contribute to Xenomai and PREEMPT_RT, so we know the deepest intricacies of real-time scheduling.
Embedded Linux & BSP Engineering
We build robust, reproducible, and secure embedded Linux platforms, with custom Board Support Packages using industry-standard build systems.
Filesystem Development & Analysis
We have deep expertise in how filesystems work internally. We help you choose, optimize, and analyze complex Linux filesystems for constrained or high-performance environments.
Security Engineering & Architecture
Bridging our two core pillars, we design secure architectures, implement hardware-backed cryptographic solutions, and build systems that are natively hardened against attacks.
MVP & PoC Development
We help you prove your concepts quickly and securely. We rapidly prototype secure embedded systems and software architectures so you can validate your hardware and business logic.
Custom Services
If the services above do not fully meet your needs, get in touch to discuss additional work. We are happy to tailor our offerings to your requirements.
How We Solve Engineering Challenges
"We are building an industrial robotics platform that requires strict, deterministic response times without jitter."
We draw on our deep expertise in Real-Time Linux Systems. We integrate and tune PREEMPT_RT or Xenomai, optimize your drivers, and ensure deterministic execution of critical control loops.
"We are drowning in technical debt because we maintain thousands of lines of custom, out-of-tree Linux patches."
We deploy our Upstreaming services. As kernel contributors and maintainers, we know exactly how to refactor your code and work with the community to get your patches merged into mainline Linux.
"Our embedded devices are experiencing data corruption and we need a custom storage solution."
We bring in our Filesystem Development experts. We analyze your flash storage, optimize the filesystem, and implement authenticated, resilient storage.
Your Benefits
In the Linux world, code speaks louder than certifications. Our team maintains
several kernel drivers and subsystems and authors industry-standard tools like
squashfs-ng and mtd-utils. That close involvement gives us a deep
understanding of Linux-based systems, which directly benefits your projects.
Time to team up
Some customers hire us because they are stuck, others lack the manpower to fulfill their engineering ambitions. No matter the challenge, we get to the bottom of it. The best way to do that is to get to know you and your team and work out the right solution together. Let’s team up and get things done.
Get in touch
sigma star gmbh
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 6, 1st floor
6020 Innsbruck | Austria
