Edge is hard. We make it easy.
Allowing you to focus on your business, not your platform.
If you run Kubernetes at the edge, you know the lack of security and IT expertise puts your infrastructure at risk. Traditional operating systems are not designed for the threats and complexities of edge computing today. You need a way to lock it down, reduce liabilities, and ensure security even in the hardest-to-reach locations.
Enter Talos Linux and Omni. Designed for Kubernetes edge environments with zero-trust security that eliminates:
- Tampering
- Misconfigurations
- Configuration drift
What your Kubernetes needs at the edge
Together, Talos Linux and Omni provide the functionality you need for highly productive edge deployments.
Tamper resistant
- Immutable operating system
- Secure boot, TPM, and full disk encryption
- Boots in known good state
- Eliminates user logins that lead to configuration drift
Simple maintenance
and updates
- Atomic updates and automatic rollbacks
- Central management
- Automated, robust, and reliable processes
Declarative
- Infrastructure defined entirely as code
- Uniform configuration across every node
- Reduced drift and reliance on manual intervention
Lightweight
- Minimal operating system
- No unnecessary binaries
Inherently secure
- Smallest attack surface and fewest CVEs than other OSs
- SOC2-compliant, with FIPS-compliant builds available
- Built-in SBOMs
How we make edge Kubernetes better
General-purpose Linux distributions are complex and monolithic. They’re built to do anything, which makes them difficult to set up, secure, and maintain.
- Kubernetes and OS updates use two different deployment tools.
- Linux and Kubernetes are separate distributions to maintain.
- Optional DIY hardening and performance optimization.
- Administration and automation via fragile cloud-init scripts or SSH.
- Large OS downloads and unnecessary packages.
- OS and K8s updates through a single API and configuration.
- Talos Linux and Kubernetes are managed together.
- CIS and KSPP hardening by default.
- Controllers apply configuration through a single, secure API.
- Default Talos Linux installation is <100MB.
Are Talos Linux and Omni right for you?
We’ll be honest with you. Using Talos Linux and Omni to run your Edge Kubernetes environment is not for everyone. This is who benefits.
If you see yourself in this list, lets talk.
You are an innovative, forward thinking company whose products and solutions are pushing the limits of technology your customers need and expect.
You want to focus on your business, not the platform. You’d rather get your hands dirty making your technology better, not messing with the platform.
You want a platform that unlocks your full technical potential. The power of the platform is essential such as high-speed storage and fast networking.
You are super smart, but not in Kubernetes and infrastructure platforms. (That’s what we do!).
Your business is important to you and that is what you want to focus on.
Get Started
Sidero is here to support your Kubernetes strategy, from node to fleet. Here’s how you can get started and drive success for your organization.
Omni SaaS simplifies, secures, and automates Kubernetes cluster creation on bare metal, edge, or cloud compute.
Want us to show you how Omni can work in your infrastructure? Or a conversation on how to best run Talos Linux and Omni?
Run Omni self-hosted on your own hardware. Best for air-gapped deployments or strict security and compliance.
Media publications
Don’t take our word for it. Here are just a few of publications that are talking about our edge solutions.
Sidero is Named a Fast Mover in Multiple 2025 GigaOm Radar Reports for Kubernetes Innovation.
This GigaOm report gives IT and business leaders a practical framework for evaluating enterprise technology. It defines what matters both functionally and operationally, providing a forward-looking view of the top solutions in the space.
