Kratos 32-Core: Highest-Core-Count Intel® Xeon® 3U VPX Board for Rugged Embedded Computing

Concurrent Unveils Kratos 32-Core Intel® Xeon® SOSA®-Aligned 3U VPX Computing Board

Concurrent, a leader in embedded computing solutions, is launching an enhanced version of its flagship rugged computing product, Kratos.

The new Kratos 32-core increases available performance from the original 20-core version and so becomes the highest-core-count Intel® Xeon® 3U VPX computing board available. Built around a 32-core Intel® Xeon® processor in a SOSA® aligned 3U VPX form factor, this latest version sets a new industry standard for computing power in compact, mission-ready hardware.

While the earlier released Kratos (20-core) combines 20 CPU cores with a vRAN accelerator, making it ideal for rugged vRAN deployments in 5G private networks for defence, the latest version is a pure 32-core CPU engine designed to excel in data-intensive applications. With this leap in CPU performance, it also opens up additional markets where it can displace lower-end rack-mount servers, extending Concurrent’s reach into new mission-critical use cases.

Pioneering Engineering Leadership

The development of this upgraded Kratos was led by Rachael Peterson, Principal Hardware Design Engineer at Concurrent. Rachael has built a career on challenging norms and driving innovation in a sector where women remain underrepresented. Having previously led the design of the 20-core version of Kratos, she has once again pushed the limits of what’s possible in rugged embedded computing.

"Engineering is about curiosity and pushing boundaries," said Rachael Peterson. "With this new Kratos, we’ve achieved something extraordinary, delivering up to 60% more performance while keeping the same compact, rugged form factor. It’s the result of months of hard work and an incredible team effort. I’m proud of what we’ve created and excited to see the difference it will make for our customers in the field."

Miles Adcock, CEO of Concurrent, added: “Kratos (32-core) is a significant milestone, not just for Concurrent, but for rugged computing as a whole. It shows that we’re not only keeping pace with industry demand but staying ahead of it, delivering technology that gives our customers an operational edge. Our team has once again pushed the limits of what’s possible.”

Building the Future of Mission-Critical Computing

As mission environments become increasingly data-driven, the need for compact systems that can deliver server-class performance is greater than ever. The new 32-core variant of Kratos, with 256GB DRAM and 100Gbps Ethernet enables true SWaP-C at the far edge. It demonstrates Concurrent’s continued focus on innovation, reliability, and industry leadership in mission-critical technology.

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