CTRL-OS Open Beta: CRA-Ready NixOS with 5-Year Enterprise Support Now Available

The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, and with it comes new regulatory requirements that demand both innovation and stability. As the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) deadline approaches in January 2027, organizations across Europe are seeking solutions that balance cutting-edge technology with long-term compliance and support.

Today, we’re excited to announce the open beta launch of CTRL-OS, our enterprise-grade NixOS LTS solution specifically designed to meet these evolving needs.

The Challenge: NixOS Long-Term Support for Enterprise Innovation

While NixOS provides unmatched reproducibility and declarative configuration management, its rapid six-month release cycle poses challenges for enterprises building regulated systems. Medical device manufacturers, industrial control system developers, and embedded system creators need NixOS long-term support. They need to combine the technical advantages of NixOS with the stability that critical systems demand.

The CRA amplifies this challenge by requiring vendors to maintain cybersecurity throughout a product’s entire lifecycle, including all open-source components. This means choosing the right foundation becomes more critical than ever.

CTRL-OS: Enterprise NixOS Long-Term Support for Digital Sovereignty

CTRL-OS bridges this gap by providing true NixOS LTS capabilities, combining NixOS’s revolutionary approach to system management with enterprise-grade stability and compliance readiness. As a modern OS for embedded systems, CTRL-OS is built on the solid foundation of NixOS 24.05 and delivers a packed roadmap:

🔒 CRA Compliance Readiness

• Automated vulnerability tracking and security patch management
• Complete software bill of materials (SBOM) generation
• Streamlined compliance reporting and audit trails
• Pre-configured security baselines for regulated industries

🛡️ NixOS Long-Term Support (5 Years)

• Security backports and critical updates for NixOS 24.05
• Predictable maintenance windows and rollback safety
• Enterprise SLA with dedicated support channels
• Long-term cost predictability for budget planning

⚡ Embedded NixOS Technical Excellence

• Reproducible builds across all environments
• Atomic upgrades and rollbacks for zero-downtime deployments
• Declarative configuration management ideal for embedded NixOS
• Modular, certification-friendly architecture as a Yocto alternative

🇪🇺 Digital Sovereignty

• No vendor lock-in
• Complete transparency through open-source foundations
• Full control over your infrastructure stack

Perfect NixOS LTS Solution for Critical Systems

CTRL-OS is specifically designed for organizations building systems that must operate reliably for years:

• Medical Device Infrastructure: Meet regulatory requirements while leveraging modern deployment practices
• Industrial Control Systems: Ensure long-term stability for manufacturing and process control
• Embedded NixOS Systems: Maintain security and compliance across extended product lifecycles with a modern Yocto alternative offering superior NixOS long-term support
• Financial Services: Balance innovation with regulatory compliance and operational stability

Seamless Integration with Cyberus Ecosystem

CTRL-OS integrates perfectly with our existing product portfolio:

• Cyberus Hypervisor: Secure, open-source hypervisor in the process of getting BSI VS-NfD accreditation
• KronoCore: Secure legacy application virtualization and modernization
• Cidoka™ QA: Hardware-dependent testing automation for comprehensive quality assurance

This integrated approach ensures that your entire infrastructure stack, from the operating system to virtualization and testing, works together seamlessly while maintaining the highest security and compliance standards.

Join the NixOS Long-Term Support Open Beta

We’re inviting forward-thinking organizations to participate in the CTRL-OS open beta program. Beta participants will receive:

• Early access to CTRL-OS with hands-on support from our engineering team
• Direct influence on feature development and package prioritization
• Migration assistance from existing NixOS deployments

Ready to experience the future of enterprise-grade NixOS? Visit our technical documentation to get started, or contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.

Building the Future of Trustworthy Infrastructure

CTRL-OS represents our commitment to building open-source digital infrastructure that stands the test of time. By combining the technical excellence of NixOS with enterprise-grade support and compliance readiness, we’re empowering organizations to embrace digital sovereignty without compromising on stability or security.

The future of critical infrastructure depends on technologies that are both innovative and trustworthy. With CTRL-OS, that future starts today.

Ready to transform your infrastructure with CTRL-OS? Explore our documentation or get in touch to learn how we can support your digital sovereignty journey.