CES 2026 Showcase: Solving the Edge AI Scalability Problem with Unified, Intelligent Orchestration

AI at the edge unlocks faster decisions, lower latency, and richer operational insight. But once deployments move beyond pilots, complexity hits fast: integrating systems, enforcing security across fleets, and keeping day-to-day operations reliable at scale.

As AI moves out of centralized data centers and into factories, vehicles, utilities, logistics, and smart cities, the requirements change. Systems must run continuously, often with limited or unpredictable connectivity, under strict security, safety, and lifecycle constraints.

That shift is on full display at CES 2026: the conversation is moving beyond standalone devices toward complete, integrated edge systems. CTHINGS.CO Orchestra was designed specifically for this transition, providing a unified way to deploy, secure, and operate Edge AI and IoT environments at scale.

The real challenge: operating Edge AI at scale

Edge AI and IoT environments introduce challenges that traditional IT or cloud-native approaches aren’t built to handle:

• Connectivity changes constantly across locations, networks, and conditions
• Updates and configuration changes must happen remotely without disrupting uptime
• Security must be enforced consistently across large, distributed fleets
• Long device lifecycles demand stability, predictability, and controlled change
• Operations are split across IT, OT, and IoT, creating silos and slow response times

When connectivity, operating systems, security, and lifecycle management are handled as separate concerns, complexity rises, and operational risk grows with it.

Why integrated edge technology stacks are becoming essential

To move beyond pilots, organizations are shifting toward integrated edge solutions designed to be deployed, secured, and operated as a whole. These platforms define how hardware, software, connectivity, and operations work together before devices ever reach the field.

The result: lower overhead, higher reliability, and edge systems that can evolve safely over time.

How Orchestra supports reliable Edge AI and IoT operations

Orchestra is CTHINGS.CO’s unified edge orchestration platform, built to help organizations operate distributed edge and IoT environments more efficiently, while reducing operational risk and cost.

Instead of treating connectivity, operating systems, security, and lifecycle management as separate layers, Orchestra brings them together into one integrated platform built for distributed and industrial environments, delivering:

• Unified operations: One platform for connectivity, OS management, lifecycle updates, provisioning, and security
• Future-proof technology: Automated provisioning, remote updates, and fleet management across thousands of devices
• AI intelligence at the edge: Real-time insights and guided troubleshooting to speed decisions and reduce downtime
• Zero-Trust security: Hardware-backed identity, encrypted communication, and strict access controls by design
• Industrial-grade OS: Long-term supported Linux-based reliability with controlled change and secure updates
• Resilient networking: Secure connectivity without inbound ports or traditional VPN complexity

Together, these capabilities let teams deploy, operate, and scale Edge AI and IoT systems with confidence - maintaining control, reliability, and security as environments grow more distributed and complex.

CTHINGS.CO showcase at CES 2026

Until January 9, we’re exhibiting at the Polish Pavilion - Venetian Expo, Hall G, Booth 60815, showcasing how organizations simplify edge operations and achieve:

• Lower operational risk through centralized management and automation
• Faster time to market with remote provisioning and application deployment
• Clear visibility and control over distributed assets in real time
• Edge intelligence through AI-assisted operations, troubleshooting, and decision support
• Secure scale with Zero-Trust identity, encryption, and consistent access controls

Whether you’re just beginning your edge IoT journey or scaling across thousands of devices, Orchestra gives you the foundation to deploy, manage, and evolve with confidence.

Stop by the booth or visit our website to see how unified edge orchestration can transform complexity into clarity with Orchestra by CTHINGS.CO.