In the first half of 2021, IoT systems were breached more than 1.5 billion times by malicious attacks. So many people are working from home with connected devices, and enterprise networks have become so decentralized, that attackers have their pick of entry points to...
We are excited to announce that Ed Kuzemchak, CTO of Software Design Solutions (SDS), will be speaking at IoT World on May 17, 2018. The topic to be covered is “MQTT —The Lingua Franca of IoT.” Read on to find out why you need to attend this IoT World session.
Hera Global Tech, Inc., in partnership with Software Design Solutions (SDS), is a semifinalist in the Anu and Naveen Jain Women’s Safety XPRIZE, which focuses on using technology to create affordable and accessible solutions to promote women’s safety. The companies...
Embedded systems engineers design, develop, and maintain the hardware and software that runs on embedded systems. As advances and investments in smart technology continue to grow, so does the demand for embedded systems engineers. In 2017, the role of embedded systems engineer was listed as one of the five best engineering jobs.
One of the most significant events in the embedded systems world each year is in Europe, where embedded systems development gets a lot of attention. The Embedded World 2018 Exhibition and Conference will be held from February 27 through March 1 in Nuremberg, Germany. It is the largest event of its kind, having started in 2003, and focuses on all things embedded.
Many companies face a tough challenge: Connecting their embedded systems to the Internet of Things (IoT). To do this, code must be written by a software engineer. But what kind of software engineer do you need to write these types of applications? You may or may not...
Right now, the Internet of Things (IoT) platform market is filled with over 100 contenders vying to become the next SAP. The platform business is very profitable and long-lived (platforms aren’t changed that often), so the winner stands to reap plenty of rewards for becoming “the” IoT platform. It’s a compelling opportunity for those looking to develop a platform, but not if you’re trying to decide on one for your IoT application. Which do you choose?
Preventative maintenance (PM) is one of the main reasons that companies are turning to Internet of Things (IoT) technology. It can help optimize asset performance, decrease operating costs, and even extend the life of the physical asset. All these things add up to enormous savings and increased ROI. It’s no wonder companies are adding sensors and data collection devices throughout their systems to actualize the benefits of PM.
Until recently, security in embedded software was not widely discussed. Now, if you attend any IoT conference, you will find it on the agenda of numerous presentations. Vendors of new frameworks, processes, or communication protocols all mention security even if it’s only an aside, as in, “Oh, and it’s secure.” Given that your system is only as safe as your weakest connection, it’s imperative to understand and plan for security threats you may encounter when you connect your system to the Internet of Things.
Everyone is talking about – or trying to sell – something that has to do with the internet of Things (IoT). From toothbrushes to turbines, the list of items connecting to the IoT is remarkable. In some devices IoT connectivity is as easy as plopping in a Raspberry Pi (if you don’t know, it’s ok) and writing a few lines of code to communicate with it. In other areas, industrial machines for instance, the task of accessing the equipment to gather data for analysis is a multi-dimensional and complex process. It is vital for managers of industrial companies to understand this difference in order to successfully bring products to the Internet of Things world.
We at Software Design Solutions believe that the so-called “Internet of Things” has only just begun to warp the fabric of our society. We’re not necessarily talking about consumer goods such as wearables and home automation devices, though the way the Internet of Things is altering our homes and daily lives is profound. We’re talking about business and industry. We’re talking about the increased efficiency in virtually every industrial and commercial process.
Embedded systems development is an exciting field that has become, in a few short decades, a cornerstone of the way we interact with technology. Unfortunately, our education system is not training new engineers who are effective in it. This is a major problem for our industry.
The Raspberry Pi, which began as a DIY hobbyist platform, is shaking up the Internet of Things. If you have heard of the Raspberry Pi, you already know that it is basically a tiny, incredibly cheap personal computer that skilled developers can use to handle a number of tasks in an economic fashion. This technology has proven to be incredibly useful for IoT developers in particular. You can expect to see a variety of Raspberry Pi uses as more developers begin experimenting with this innovative piece of equipment.