Wibu-Systems to Showcase Scalable Software Protection and Licensing at Embedded World 2026

Wibu-Systems to Showcase Scalable Software Protection and Licensing at Embedded World 2026

From secure licensing for small devices to runtime-free application protection and post-quantum readiness

Karlsruhe, Germany – Wibu-Systems, a global provider of software protection, licensing, and security solutions, will exhibit at Embedded World 2026 to present a unified approach to securing embedded innovation across device classes, application environments, and future cryptographic requirements. As part of the OSADL collective space, the company will demonstrate how protection and licensing strategies can scale from microcontrollers and bare-metal systems to native applications running on industrial platforms.

Embedded systems are increasingly defined by distributed intelligence and long product lifecycles, often operating under strict resource constraints. At Embedded World 2026, Wibu-Systems will highlight its approach to secure licensing for small devices using CodeMeter Embedded, CmASIC, and a lightweight microcontroller-focused library. Combined with an optimized license format and flexible activation workflows, this setup enables robust security with minimal impact on CPU, memory, and storage, while remaining compatible with existing licensing infrastructures such as CodeMeter License Central.

In addition, Wibu-Systems will demonstrate AxProtector 11.80, enabling software protection and licensing without requiring a runtime installation on the target system. This approach already supports Python, .NET, and JavaScript applications and is now extended to native applications on Windows and Linux. With AxProtector NC (Native Core), native Windows binaries on both ARM and Intel platforms can also be protected, while automatic CodeMoving for .NET can be applied directly from the AxProtector GUI.

The Embedded World program will feature a presentation by Oliver Winzenried on post-quantum cryptography, addressing the implications of quantum computing for long-term security and compliance. The “How to Upgrade to Long-Term Security With Post-Quantum Cryptography” session will outline practical migration strategies, regulatory considerations, and best practices for organizations developing digital products with extended lifecycles.

By covering embedded devices, local applications, and cryptographic resilience, Wibu-Systems presents a consistent security and licensing concept designed to support modern embedded product portfolios over time.