Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Support Has Ended – Advantech Offers Ubuntu Pro for Devices to Ensure Long-Term Security and Stability
7/15/2025
Taipei, July 15, 2025 - Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, is urging customers to take action as Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) reached the end of its standard five-year support window in April 2025. Advantech recommends proactively transitioning to Ubuntu Pro for Devices to ensure continued security updates, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational stability.
As a trusted Canonical partner, Advantech provides a comprehensive range of Ubuntu Pro for Devices license options, enabling customers to extend the lifecycle, security, and stability of embedded and industrial systems running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Tailored for embedded and industrial use, Ubuntu Pro for Devices is especially valuable for industries with strict compliance and security requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. With Ubuntu Pro, customers receive continued CVE patching and maintenance, giving system management teams more time and flexibility to plan future upgrades.
Key benefits of Ubuntu Pro for Devices include:
- Extended support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS from 2025 to 2030
- Advanced security coverage, including over 25,000 open-source packages from the Main and Universe repositories
- Minimized operational risk and improved compliance with international standards.
Canonical releases Ubuntu LTS (Long-Term Support) versions every two years, each providing five years of security updates for the main repository. Advantech’s offering simplifies the transition to Ubuntu Pro for Devices, enabling customers to retain the existing infrastructure while meeting evolving security and compliance requirements. With global support and deep expertise in embedded systems, Advantech ensures that customers can seamlessly adopt Ubuntu Pro for Devices and future-proof their systems.
For more information, please visit Advantech’s Ubuntu Total Solutions.
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