ASPEED Technology Announces the 8th Generation Baseboard Management Controller AST2700 Series Incorporates Project Caliptra
2024.10.03
ASPEED Technology’s AST2700 series leads the industry as the first BMC SoC utilizing 12nm advanced process technology, featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A35 64-bit processor and two independent ARM Cortex-M4 processors, and we are pleased to announce that the 8th generation BMC AST2700/2720/2750 series officially incorporate Project Caliptra, reinforcing our commitment to offering secure and reliable solutions.
Project Caliptra is an open-source Root of Trust (RoT) initiative under the Open Compute Project (OCP). It aims to establish a standardized, secure foundation for hardware security, fostering industry-wide collaboration and innovation.
Integrating Project Caliptra into ASPEED’s BMC SoC provides critical benefits that considerably improve the operations. First, it encourages transparency and collaboration. Project Caliptra's open-source foundation allows for greater transparency in our security measures, fostering trust and continuous improvement. Furthermore, by joining a community of experts dedicated to promoting security standards, our solutions remain at the forefront of technological advancements. Another key advantage is the stability and dependability Project Caliptra offers. It provides a security architecture that facilitates integration and maintenance across all our products, and ensures the same high level of security for all solutions as well. Finally, the integration of Project Caliptra enhances security on a fundamental level. It protects sensitive data while ensuring system integrity. The open-source nature enables for continuous upgrades and improvements, ensuring that our solutions are future-proof against any threats.
ASPEED is thrilled to embark on the adventure with Project Caliptra and look forward to the enhanced security and trust it brings to AST2700 series and our next-gen Satellite Management Controller (SMC) and Platform Root of Trust (PRoT) products in 2025+. We believe this open-source RoT will offer our customers the most reliable security available.
About ASPEED Technology
Founded in 2004, ASPEED Technology Inc. is a leading fabless IC design company headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. As a pioneer and leader of cutting-edge SoC solutions with a focus on the niche markets, ASPEED specializes in Cloud & Enterprise Solutions, including Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) SoC, Bridge IC, and PFR SoC, and Smart AV Solutions, including AVoIP SoC, Cupola360 spherical image stitching processor and Cupola360⁺ Software Kit.
ASPEED is devoted to developing innovative technologies to quickly respond to customer needs. In 2016, ASPEED acquired Broadcom's Emulex Pilot™ remote server management chip business and it’s currently the world's No. 1 BMC SoC provider. To enter the market of image processing, ASPEED expanded its product portfolio by launching Cupola360 spherical image stitching processor and Cupola360⁺ software solutions in 2018. Recognized as a trusted and reliable partner for customers, ASPEED has been awarded "Forbes Asia's 200 Best Under a Billion" for ten consecutive years since 2014. The company was also recognized as “Taiwan Best-in-Class 100” by Taiwan Institute of Directors and CDRC Consulting Group in 2022-2023 and "Best Management Team in Asia" by Institutional Investor in 2023. For more information, please visit www.aspeedtech.com.
