Kudelski Labs and u-blox Expand Strategic Collaboration to Deliver Next-Generation Secure Semiconductor Platforms

Collaboration integrates Kudelski Labs’ advanced securityIP to help strengthen the security foundation of future u-blox chipsetplatforms, enabling trusted connectivity for critical industries andapplications.

CHESEAUX-SUR-LAUSANNE,Switzerland, and PHOENIX (AZ), USA — November 5, 2026 — Kudelski Labs, the innovation arm of the Kudelski Group(SIX:KUD.S) and a global leader in embedded security for semiconductors andconnected devices, today announced that u-blox, a global leader in positioning and short-rangecommunication technologies, has selected Kudelski Labs’ Security IP product, KSE3, as part of anexpansion of a long-standing collaboration between the two companies to embedadvanced security technologies into next-generation semiconductor platforms.

As connected systems become moresophisticated and more deeply embedded in increasingly demanding and highlyregulated environments such as industrial automation, smart infrastructure,transportation, autonomous systems and critical communications, security hasbecome a fundamental design requirement. Through this expanded collaboration,u-blox will integrate Kudelski Labs’ silicon-proven security IP and advancedhardware-rooted security capabilities into future u-blox chipset designs. Byembedding security directly into silicon, manufacturers can reduce designcomplexity, strengthen protection against sophisticated attacks and establishtrust throughout the device lifecycle.

“Security needs to be designed and built into semiconductor platformsfrom the outset, particularly for products operating in critical and regulatedenvironments,” said AndreasThiel, CTO at u-blox. “By expanding our collaboration with Kudelski Labsand integrating KSE3 into next-generation chipsets, we are strengthening thesecurity foundation of our platforms. This will help our customers developtrusted products while reducing security integration complexity and supportinglong-term lifecycle protection.”

“Security has become a critical differentiator forsemiconductor and device manufacturers," said Christophe Nicolas, SeniorVice President, Kudelski Labs. “Our collaboration with u-blox demonstrates howsecurity can be embedded directly into semiconductor architectures to createtrusted foundations for connected products. By integrating proven security IPat the silicon level, manufacturers can accelerate time-to-market whileimproving resilience against evolving cyber threats, meeting future cybersecurityand regulatory requirements, including post-quantum readiness.”

Kudelski Labs provides a comprehensive portfolio of securitytechnologies designed specifically for semiconductors and devicemanufacturers.  Its security IP portfolioincludes hardware root of trust capabilities, secure key management, secureboot, cryptographic services, device identity and sensitive data protection,along with support for secure software updates and long-term security lifecyclemanagement. With the option to combine them with Kudelski Labs’ broadersecurity expertise, these capabilities help manufacturers build products thatare secure by design.

Explore Kudelski Labs IP:

• Root-of-Trust IP - High-Assurance Security for Advanced and Regulated Applications
• Root-of-Trust IP - Enhanced-Assurance, Configurable Security for Scalable Semiconductor Designs
• Root-of-Trust IP - Compact, Configurable Security for Flexible Semiconductor Designs

About Kudelski Labs

Kudelski Labs leverages the KudelskiGroup’s decades of experience in intelligent security to solve the world’s mostcomplex cyberthreat challenges at the intersection of connectivity and safety.Its mission is to secure the future— across land, air, space, andindustry—through advanced research, real-world engineering, and globalpartnerships. Leveraging ISO/IEC27001:2022 and OCP S.A.F.E. certifications,Kudelski Labs helps semiconductors and device manufacturers design new devicesto ensure they are secure by design and quantum-resilient; acceleratetime-to-market with pre-validated security components; build a differentiatedtrust story for retail and channel partners; and reduce post-launch risk withtransparent, verifiable protection. To learn more visit https://kudelskilabs.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About u-blox

u-blox isa global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, drivinginnovation through our cutting-edge positioning and short-range communicationtechnologies. We are the pioneers behind high-precision technologies, providingsmart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines todetermine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquartersin Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we aremaking a global impact.