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Software-Defined IoT and Sustainable Design | MicroEJ's Semir Haddad | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 3 Oct 2023 · 17m · Episode 314

What this episode covers

Semir Haddad, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at MicroEJ, explains the concept of software-defined IoT, where devices are treated as flexible software products rather than static hardware. He details how MicroEJ's MICROEJ VEE container allows developers to port high-level code to microcontrollers, enabling post-shipment customization and new service monetization for companies like Zebra and Long Distance Gear. Haddad argues that sustainable design requires optimizing software for low-power hardware, citing Polar's smartwatch as an example of extending battery life from one day to seven days by avoiding resource-heavy platforms like Android or Linux.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
MicroEJ, STMicro, Renesas Electronics, Eta Compute, Zebra, Long Distance Gear, Polar
Products
Google Nest, MICROEJ VEE
Tools
Docker
Also
Android, Linux

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