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Jolla is a Finnish software company founded in 2011 that develops Sailfish OS, a Linux-based mobile operating system, and AppSupport technology for running Android apps on Linux platforms. It also produces the Jolla Mind2, a personal Edge AI computer. The company positions its products around privacy, platform independence, and support for devices beyond smartphones, including automotive systems, wearables, IoT, and industrial hardware.

Sailfish OS is a scalable operating system for mobile and embedded devices, with support for AI-driven applications. AppSupport enables Android apps to run on Linux-based platforms such as smartphones, tablets, automotive systems, and wearables. Jolla Mind2 is a local, on-device AI computer intended for personal and team productivity. The company also offers AppSupport for Automotive through its partner Seafarix Ltd, and reference devices such as the Jolla C2 Community Edition phone.

Jolla targets industrial and enterprise customers, automotive OEMs, telecommunications partners, and the Sailfish developer community. AppSupport for Automotive is offered through a proof-of-concept and licensing model. Sailfish OS is built on open source and developed with a community of developers and users.

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