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Linux TV and STB Performance Optimisation: A Practical Guide for RAM-Constrained Platforms
The investigative and optimisation approaches that reliably recover performance from RAM-constrained Linux platforms.
Articles
AI Designed for Conversation: Retail Drive Through as the Moment of Truth for Voice Systems
Voice AI in drive-through sounds simple. Real deployments tell a different story. Explore why edge processing is now key to making conversational AI work at […]
Case Studies
Long distance HD video over copper for minicam
minicam needed to upgrade its camera systems from SD to HD without replacing existing copper cabling.
Guides
Android TV Performance Optimisation: A Practical Guide for RAM-Constrained Devices
This guide covers the approaches that reliably move the needle, from the first diagnostics you should run today to the deep engineering trade-offs that separate […]
Articles
What 40 million daily users taught us about device security
Lessons learnt from 20 years of engineering the world’s largest connected TV platforms.
Articles
Clawing Back Control of the Home: Why Operators Must Act Before AI Assistants Take Over
Open-Source AI assistants like OpenClaw are revealing what consumers really want: a useful, configurable home AI.
Articles
Extending the Golden Window of Your In‑Field Devices
Why sweating existing CPE is now the smartest move an operator can make.
Case Studies
prplOS Platform Proof of Concept
Exploration and validation of software platform alternatives, supporting Orange Polska’s existing operational requirements.
Articles
Edge vs Cloud AI: What’s Right for Your Product?
One of the most important questions is no longer simply whether AI can be added to a product, but how to adopt it efficiently. This […]
Articles
CES 2026 Reflections: Media AI at the Edge
This article explores why on-device AI at the edge matters, what it enables, and how operators can turn hype into business outcomes.
Articles
Do I Need AI in My Product?
For many product teams, it now feels like a question of when to adopt AI, not if. But in reality, not every product needs it. […]
Case Studies, News
KTC and Consult Red Showcase Evolving AI Media Station powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing at CES 2026
Redefining AI-Enabled Media Interaction in the Smart Home, powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS8550 Processor
Articles
The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Wrong Product Architecture
In this article, we explore the foundations that make connected product evolution possible and successful.
Case Studies
Launch partner for Polsat Soundbox 4k
Development and launch of an advanced 4k platform with an Operator-Tier Android TV launcher app.
Articles
7 key mistakes businesses make when evolving their Industrial IoT device
In this article, we explore the common mistakes that can derail an Industrial IoT project before it delivers value.
Articles
How to Build Smarter Products Without Starting From Scratch
Innovation is not always about starting again. For many products, there’s a smarter, faster, and more cost-effective path: evolve what already works.
News
Agama and Consult Red announce RDK Accelerator integration
Agama CDM now integrated on RDK Accelerator environment in record time by Consult Red, simplifying future projects.
Articles
Understanding Supply Chain Attacks: A Growing Threat in Cybersecurity
Supply chain attacks are an evolving threat to embedded systems that require a proactive approach to cybersecurity.
Articles
Embedded Experts to Full-Stack Innovation Partners: The Story of Consult Red
Ever wondered how Consult Red went from a small team of engineers to a global innovation partner?
Case Studies
Linux-based touchscreen control device
The client needed to upgrade a limited microcontroller-based touchscreen to a full-featured Linux control system.
Articles
CVE Monitoring Demystified: Why It’s Essential for Cybersecurity
CVEs (common vulnerabilities and exposures) are a way of formalising known vulnerabilities so that they can be resolved by everyone who has the affected software.
Webinars
On-Demand Webinar: Edge AI, Real Results: How We Built a Visual Anomaly Detection Solution
We lift the lid on the development of a production defect detection system that combines object and anomaly detection
Videos
Simply Explained: Smart Home in a Container
At the 2025 RDK Tech Summit in London, Consult Red showcased a demo that sparked interest from OEMs, SoC vendors, and ISPs. We demonstrated turning […]
Articles
Hacked or Hardened? Why Penetration Testing is Critical for IoT Success
Pen testing simulates real-world attacks on your IoT infrastructure, identifying hidden vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.