Barbara IoT: Empowering Europe’s Secure Industrial Edge Computing
Barbara IoT is a Madrid-based deep‐tech startup that has developed a cyber‑secure operating system (“Barbara OS”) and edge computing platform for industrial IoT. Founded in 2016 by the team behind the Blackphone, it enables critical industries to process data locally at the network edge with built‑in security[1][2]. The Barcelona and Bilbao offices of Barbara IoT underscore its Spanish roots, but its technology addresses a Europe‑wide need: a secure, sovereign edge platform for energy grids, water utilities, manufacturing and other critical infrastructure. This analysis explores Barbara’s technological portfolio and strategic positioning in light of EU and NATO objectives for autonomy, interoperability, and supply‑chain resilience. It details Barbara’s corporate structure, main capabilities (edge AI, IoT security, industrial protocols), EU/NATO program involvement, and contributions to reducing dependencies on non‑allied suppliers. The report draws on company sources and public records to assess Barbara’s role in enhancing Europe’s deterrence and resilience through secure industrial digitization.