Wind River Maintains No. 1 Market Share in Edge OS Platforms for Years

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VDC Strategy survey names Wind River the No. 1 leader in the OS market for edge computing

Wind River strengthens its long-established global leadership in embedded OS, RTOS, and commercial embedded Linux categories

Wind River also positioned as a key vendor in VDC's latest report, "Edge AI Development Solutions"

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – June 24, 2026 – Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for the intelligent edge, today announced it has once again captured the top position in worldwide market share for RTOS, commercial Linux, and IoT and embedded operating systems, according to the latest VDC Strategy research report, "IoT & Embedded Operating Systems, Containers and Virtualization Solutions." The findings underscore the continued strong global market position of Wind River’s edge computing OS platforms, including VxWorks®, Wind River® HelixTM Virtualization Platform, and Wind River® Linux.

Wind River is also recognized as a key vendor in VDC's latest report, "Edge AI Development Solutions," ranking in the top three for edge AI development tools and related services.

"Wind River's continued No. 1 position is a testament to the strength of our solutions and the trust our customers place in us," said Jay Bellissimo, Senior Vice President and President, Intelligent Systems, Software & Services, Aptiv. "As AI-enabled workloads expand at the edge, the need for secure, real-time, software-defined platforms is growing. With deep expertise in safety, security, and performance, Wind River is at the core of next-generation intelligent systems and helps accelerate customer innovation in a consistent environment from the edge to the cloud."

In VDC's "IoT & Embedded Operating Systems, Containers and Virtualization Solutions" report, Wind River captured the top spot in the following categories:

RTOS Revenue: 31.9% share (vs. 19.8% for the No. 2 vendor)

Commercial Embedded Linux Revenue: 36.7% share (vs. 16.6% for the No. 2 vendor)

IoT and Embedded OS Revenue: 21.1% share (vs. 14.2% for the No. 2 vendor)

"Wind River's sustained leadership demonstrates its ongoing investment in innovation for edge software platforms and its ability to anticipate the evolving requirements of intelligent systems," said Chris Rommel, Executive Vice President at VDC Strategy. "As edge systems become more complex and leverage AI, Wind River's focus on safety, security, real-time performance, and software-defined architectures positions it well to address the demands of next-generation edge platforms."

Wind River helps customers overcome complex technical challenges and accelerate their transition to a software-defined future. For over 40 years, its innovations have powered mission-critical technology breakthroughs, from NASA missions (including Artemis II) to next-generation AI-RAN platforms and large-scale operations. Wind River's award-winning innovations continue to receive industry recognition. A list of awards can be found on the "Awards and Recognition" page.

About Wind River

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent edge systems. For more than 40 years, Wind River has been an innovator and pioneer, developing the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability in billions of devices and systems. Wind River's software and expertise are accelerating the digital transformation of various industries, including automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications. Wind River offers a comprehensive portfolio, supported by world-class global professional services and support, and a broad partner ecosystem.

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*This press release is an abridged translation of the press release issued on June 24, 2026.

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