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RED HAT AND PANASONIC CONNECT COLLABORATE TO ENHANCE DURABILITY AND SECURITY CAPABILITIES AT THE EDGE
Panasonic Connect integrates Red Hat Device Edge to power autonomous operations and real-time data processing on Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices.
Wiesbaden, DE. 11th May 2026 – Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, and Panasonic Connect today announced a global collaboration to redefine the capabilities of ruggedised edge computing. By preloading Red Hat Device Edge on Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices, Panasonic Connect delivers a unified platform for out-of-the-box real-time data processing, supporting industrial automation, smart manufacturing and defence sector capabilities.
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, paired with Red Hat Device Edge, are a line of rugged laptops and tablets optimised for specialised edge computing and designed to address rigorous security and compliance requirements, spanning use cases across government, defense sectors and manufacturing. Red Hat Device Edge combines an enterprise-ready and supported distribution of the Red Hat-led open source community project MicroShift, a lightweight Kubernetes distribution derived from the edge capabilities of Red Hat OpenShift, along with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
"With this collaboration, Red Hat is helping Panasonic Connect transform beyond traditional rugged compute devices to intelligent, self-sufficient nodes that thrive in the most challenging and remote environments. Powered by Red Hat Device Edge, Panasonic TOUGHBOOKs provide the hardened foundation required for mobile command and control, tactical communication, drone control, real-time intelligence gathering and secure data processing in even the harshest conditions, delivering results where they matter most."
Senior Director, Industrial Business
Red Hat
Using Red Hat Device Edge, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices can offer:
- Faster, simplified deployment – An out-of-the-box, pre-tested solution to speed time-to-value while helping to address mission-critical security requirements.
- Enhanced flexibility and customisation – Red Hat Device Edge delivers a reliable, Linux-based footprint to support demanding edge workloads.
- Operational resilience in extreme conditions – The combined physical durability of Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices with the built-in security capabilities of Red Hat Device Edge offers reliability in disconnected or remote environments.
Organisations will have the flexibility to select the level of Red Hat Device Edge support needed for their specific operational requirements. Red Hat Device Edge on Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices will be available in the coming weeks.
"The collaboration with Red Hat brings critical value to TOUGHBOOK by delivering advanced security, consistent cloud-to-edge integration, and long-term support. In today’s complex and demanding operational environments, the security of hardware and software data is more vital than ever. Without comprehensive protection, defence investments can be rendered ineffective. By working with Red Hat – an organisation with a proven platform that is trusted by major government organisations and enterprises – TOUGHBOOK delivers a unified system that drives efficiency and productivity for users. Furthermore, the combined long-term support from Red Hat Device Edge and Panasonic’s hardware helps maximise ROI and deliver stable, day-to-day operations for mission-critical investments."
Director of MSBD responsible for Europe
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK
To learn more about Red Hat Device Edge, click here: https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/device-edge
To learn more about how Panasonic and Red Hat enhance mobility and resilience in defence, click here: https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/gb/en/powering-rugged-edge-computing-linux
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