In this rapidly evolving agricultural world, ACTIA supports OEMs and equipment manufacturers in transforming their machines into true technological platforms, progressively moving toward Software-Defined Agricultural Vehicles (SDVs). Agriculture is entering a new era — that of intelligent, connected, and responsible machines, at the heart of a value chain now driven by data.
ACTIA BOOSTS YOUR TRANSITION TO DIGITAL BUSINESS THROUGHOUT YOUR MACHINE’S LIFECYCLE.
The challenges of the digital transformation of agricultural machinery
Agriculture is undergoing a profound transformation driven by electrification, automation, and connectivity. It faces major challenges:
- The scarcity of natural resources, particularly water,
- The rising cost of inputs (fuel, fertilizers, energy, spare parts),
- A shortage of skilled labor, driving demand for autonomous and robotic machinery.
In this context, manufacturers are rethinking their equipment to produce more, better, and with less, while integrating sustainability, safety, and traceability. Machine digitalization is emerging as a key solution.
Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics
Farms are adopting autonomous vehicles and agricultural robots capable of navigating and acting independently in the field. These machines integrate centralized systems for perception, decision-making, and action, enabling the coordination of complex operations, increased efficiency, and responsiveness to the growing need for automation.
Intelligent and Connected Machines
Manufacturers are using embedded electronics, connectivity, and high-performance computing platforms to turn every machine into an intelligent, interconnected tool capable of adapting in real time to soil, crop, and weather conditions.
These embedded systems enable efficient fleet supervision, optimized maintenance, and reduced downtime through telemetry, remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and interoperability between machines.
Precision Agriculture
Precision agriculture is becoming the agricultural production model of the future. The fine use of data from sensors and equipment allows optimization of interventions plot by plot, reducing the consumption of inputs and water while improving yields.
Security, Sustainability, and Data-Driven Management
This transformation comes with a reinforced regulatory framework, where cybersecurity and digital system safety are key issues. Agricultural machinery is becoming data-driven technology platforms, designed to meet current and future requirements for performance, sustainability, and responsibility.
Agriculture is thus entering an era where intelligent, connected, autonomous, and robotic machines form the core of an optimized and digitalized value chain.
Cybersecurity and innovation at the heart of the digital transformation of agricultural machinery
Digitalization and Cybersecurity: A New Framework for OEMs
A fundamental aspect of digitalization is the connection and data exchange between heterogeneous systems. While this interconnection opens up many opportunities, it also increases cybersecurity risks. In other words, cybersecurity is a direct consequence of digitalization — any transition to a digital business model must rigorously address this issue.
Given these stakes, cybersecurity has become a strategic priority for governments, which are actively legislating to strengthen product safety. The European Union and China are among the most advanced regions in this field.
In particular, Europe will implement the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in December 2027, requiring all manufacturers of digital products — including agricultural machinery — to design and maintain secure-by-design solutions. Other countries are closely monitoring this initiative to draw inspiration from it.
A first step has already been taken with the RED2 regulation, which came into effect in August 2025, applying to all products connected to the Internet.
ACTIA, a key player in the digital transformation of agricultural machinery
Thanks to its experts, ACTIA plays an active role in standardizing cybersecurity management methods (ISO 21434, TISAX) and contributes to the drafting of new European regulations, including the CRA.
ACTIA has already achieved RED2 compliance, with its products certified under this standard, and actively participates in the elaboration of CRA implementation texts.
Other regulations, such as the new Machinery Regulation (applicable from early 2027 to the agricultural machinery market), also include significant sections on cybersecurity and vulnerability management.
ACTIA supports its clients in this major evolution by providing cyber-resilient products by design and offering its technical and regulatory expertise. This is a key advantage for OEMs exporting agricultural machinery to Europe who must comply with the Cyber Resilience Act.
ACTIA reaffirms its commitment to end-to-end cybersecurity, serving the reliability, safety, and sustainability of connected systems in the digital age.
ACTIA: Partner in the Transformation of Agricultural Machinery
The convergence of embedded electronics, cybersecurity, data intelligence, robotics, and precision agriculture is redefining the future of agricultural machinery.
In this rapidly changing environment, ACTIA supports OEMs and equipment manufacturers in transforming their machines into true technological platforms, evolving toward Software-Defined Agricultural Vehicles (SDVs).
ACTIA HPC: A Key Step Toward the Software-Defined Agricultural Vehicle
ACTIA goes beyond the concept of intelligent, connected, and adaptive machines by introducing the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture to the agricultural sector — an architecture where software, not hardware, becomes the primary driver of vehicle functionality.
This innovative electronic architecture concept, already a reality in the light vehicle sector, is an area in which ACTIA has extensive and recognized expertise.
At the Agritechnica trade fair, ACTIA presents its High Performance Computer (HPC) — the first step toward a full SDV architecture dedicated to agricultural machinery.
This powerful computing platform, capable of high levels of parallel processing, enables manufacturers to make a major leap toward SDV architectures. It combines in a single computer both traditional vehicle functions and advanced capabilities such as robotics, ADAS systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence algorithms.
Leveraging its expertise in vehicle architecture and strong partnerships with OEMs, ACTIA designs embedded computers, connectivity systems, and data management solutions, supporting manufacturers throughout the vehicle lifecycle to deliver smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable machines, and to successfully achieve the digital transition toward the agriculture of tomorrow.
Agriculture is entering a new era — that of the intelligent, connected, and responsible machine, at the heart of a data-driven value chain.
ACTIA BOOSTS YOUR TRANSITION TO DIGITAL BUSINESS THROUGHOUT YOUR MACHINE’S LIFECYCLE.
Welcome to the ACTIA booth at Agritechnica, where innovation, expertise, and practical solutions come to life to shape
the agricultural machines of tomorrow.
