Implications of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS end of standard support for device makers

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS reached its End of Life in May 2025. Now, device makers using this LTS need to take action to keep their products maintained, compliant, and supported. Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa is the trusted OS for thousands of IoT, edge, and industrial devices worldwide – and with standard updates and security patches coming to an end, moving quickly is critical.

In this webinar, we’ll break down what End of Life means for your devices, explain the risks of running unsupported software, and share the practical strategies you have to keep your products maintained and compliant.

Join us to discover:

• What happens when an Ubuntu LTS release reaches end of support and the potential impact on your device security, compliance, and business operations.

• Key differences between Ubuntu LTS and interim releases, and why support lifecycles matter for device makers.

• Migration paths to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or Ubuntu Core 24, for enhanced security, stability, and up to 10 years of support for embedded and IoT devices.

• How Ubuntu Pro and Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM) extend 20.04 security patches and support to 2030, minimising risk and buying time for device migrations.

• Practical steps to enable ESM, manage large fleets of devices with Canonical’s Landscape tool, and take advantage of enterprise-grade security, compliance features, and Livepatch for kernel updates…