CTHINGS.CO and ASUS IoT Announce a Partnership to Power Scalable, AI-Driven Edge Solutions Across Industries

CTHINGS.CO, a European leader in intelligent edge orchestration, has entered into a strategic partnership with ASUS IoT, a global provider of industrial computing and AIoT solutions.

Together, the companies aim to make edge computing and AI deployments simpler, smarter, and more scalable for enterprises around the world.

Making Edge AI More Accessible and Scalable

Modern businesses are increasingly turning to edge computing to improve efficiency, speed, and visibility in their operations. As they expand their use of connected devices and edge intelligence, they often face challenges in managing system performance, security, and consistency across many locations.

CTHINGS.CO and ASUS IoT are tackling this challenge by combining ASUS’s trusted, industrial-grade hardware with CTHINGS.CO’s Orchestra, a platform designed specifically for secure, scalable, and simplified edge operations. Orchestra brings together device management, data integration, remote configuration, and software updates into a single AI-enabled platform, ensuring that edge systems stay unified, secure, and easy to operate at scale.

Validated Hardware for Seamless Integration

As part of the current solution offering, the ASUS IoT PE100A Edge IoT Gateway has been fully validated for compatibility with the CTHINGS.CO Orchestra platform and Orchestra OS. This certification ensures seamless deployment, secure orchestration, and reliable communication across distributed edge environments.

When paired with Orchestra’s intelligent management and data processing capabilities, the PE100A provides robust edge performance, supporting scalable, high-reliability IoT applications in industrial and enterprise settings.

Real Impact Across Industries

One of the examples of the partnership’s real-world impact is in reverse-vending machines used for bottle return and deposit refund systems. In these deployments, ASUS IoT gateways running CTHINGS.CO’s OrchestraOS work together with smart sensors and AI models to recognize bottles, validate deposits, and support accurate, automated refund processing. The same setup also monitors bin capacity and system health in real time, helping retailers keep machines available and queues short.

The Orchestra Platform acts as the central orchestration layer across all locations, managing software updates, security, and data flows from every reverse vending machine. This unified view makes it easier for both local operators and central teams to oversee daily operations, plan collections, and maintain compliance with deposit-return regulations.

As a result, organizations see benefits such as:

• Fast and accurate refund transactions
• Stable and reliable operation with minimal downtime
• Easy remote monitoring and simplified multi-site management
• A smoother, more intuitive experience for store teams and customers

These outcomes show how the combination of ASUS IoT hardware and CTHINGS.CO’s Orchestra Platform improves efficiency, transparency, and service quality in recycling and retail, while also demonstrating strong potential across other sectors. The same orchestration, remote management, and real-time visibility capabilities can be applied to any environment where connected systems need to operate securely and at scale, delivering greater reliability, lower operational effort, and faster time to value.

Shared Vision for the Future

Both companies are committed to making intelligent edge systems more accessible, reliable, and adaptable, without the complexity often associated with large-scale deployments.

“Our mission is to simplify the way intelligent systems are delivered and scaled,” said Arnold Wierzejski, Founder and CEO at CTHINGS.CO. “Through our partnership with ASUS IoT, we’re bringing together reliable hardware and advanced orchestration to help customers accelerate adoption and achieve results sooner.”

“Our partnership with CTHINGS.CO allows us to go beyond hardware by bringing intelligence, automation, and manageability to the edge,” said Casper Lee, EMEA Regional Head at ASUS IoT. “Together, we’re giving customers not just reliable devices, but complete, future-ready solutions that are easier to deploy, simpler to manage, and built for long-term success.”

Expanding Into New Frontiers

Looking ahead, CTHINGS.CO and ASUS IoT plan to extend their collaboration into new sectors, including smart cities, transportation, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation, bringing intelligent edge solutions to environments where real-time insight and reliability matter most.

About CTHINGS.CO

CTHINGS.CO is a leading innovator in edge computing and IoT. Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, and active since 2020, the company develops advanced software, hardware, and hybrid cloud solutions that help enterprises and municipalities unlock hidden data and turn it into actionable intelligence. Its AI-powered Orchestra Platform makes edge orchestration simple, secure, and scalable, streamlining operations, ensuring reliable performance in distributed environments, while reducing complexity and cost. With deep expertise and a global reach, CTHINGS.CO supports digital transformation across industries including manufacturing, logistics, retail, energy, and smart cities.

About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.