SECO S.p.A. is a publicly traded Italian technology leader (listed on Euronext Milan, ticker: IOT) founded in 1979 in Arezzo. The company operates globally in the development and manufacture of high-tech edge computing solutions, System on Modules (SOMs), Single Board Computers (SBCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and complete integrated box-build systems.
SECO manages internal low-level software engineering spanning BIOS adaptation, embedded controller programming, and custom firmware creation. The company maintains full ownership and control of its x86 UEFI BIOS source code and embedded controller firmware across diverse microcontroller platforms, enabling deep hardware control, hardware abstraction layer (HAL) development, and rapid hardware-level security patching.
Key institutional and operational data include:
- Headquartered in Arezzo, Italy, with global operating centers and research facilities in Europe, the United States, and Asia
- Direct access to top-tier semiconductor early access programs including Intel, Qualcomm, NXP, and MediaTek
- Comprehensive in-house manufacturing, SMT assembly, environmental stress testing, and electromagnetic compliance laboratories