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      "slug": "advantech-uno-series",
      "name": "Advantech UNO Series"
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      "slug": "dell-edge-gateway-30005000",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T21:22:32.732+00:00",
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    "founded": "2018",
    "headquarters": "San Jose, California",
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    "target_markets": "Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, Smart Cities, Transportation.",
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