Firmware is low-level software that is embedded directly into a hardware device. The actual code – depending on the device this is usually some combination…
SWaP-C2 Applications: The Battlefield & Beyond
The term ‘SWaP-C2’usually brings aerospace and defense applications to mind. SWaP-C2 is an acronym for Size, Weight, Power, Cost, and Cooling, most often referring to…
What is QNX?
QNX is a commercial Unix-like real-time operating system owned by BlackBerry, aimed primarily at the embedded systems market. QNX, initially released by Quantum Software Systems…
IPMI for Remote Control & Monitoring of Embedded Computers
Remote device and system management is standard practice for most IT administrators. This management includes monitoring the functionality and status of the system or device,…
SWaP-C & SWaP-C2: What’s Next for Embedded Computing
As aerospace and defense technologies are becoming more and more complex – in terms of capabilities and feature/component density – the successful deployment of new…
Mitigating Supply Chain Challenges with Made in the USA
Members of our leadership team were recently interviewed about obstacles – and strategies – for NPI (new product introduction). Not surprisingly, the global supply chain…
The Top Three Reasons Linux is Running the World’s Supercomputers
Every piece of hardware – from home desktop computers to smartphones, to rack servers, to wind turbines – is controlled by some sort of operating…
The Top Ways 5G is Empowering Public Safety Communications
Communication technology plays a vital role in public safety. The fifth generation (5G) of wireless technology is improving emergency communication by enabling functionality not previously…