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Is Android The Right Choice for Embedded Systems in 2025?

While Embedded Android offers a familiar environment, it struggles with high power consumption and hardware requirements. MicroEJ provides a more efficient solution for constrained devices, offering lower power usage, faster boot times, and smaller memory footprints, making it ideal for wearables and IoT applications.

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What Happened to Android Things? Why Did Google Kill Its IoT OS?

When Google introduced Android Things in 2015, it seemed like a game-changer for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The vision was clear: bring the power and familiarity of Android development tools (Java, Kotlin, Android Studio) to IoT devices, making it easier for manufacturers to create connected products.

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Otodo Chooses MicroEJ’s Software Containers to Enable Smart Energy Flexibility for European Homes

The need for energy flexibility in European homes has never been more pressing. With over 25% of electricity production now coming from uncontrollable sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand has become a significant challenge for grid operators.

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Why Zephyr’s Success in the Embedded Industry is Just the Beginning – And How MicroEJ Takes It Further

In the mobile world, the combination of Linux and Android created a revolution. Linux provided a powerful, scalable OS for mobile hardware, while Android added an application framework, virtualization, and a rich app ecosystem.

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CES 2025: MicroEJ Unveils VEE Energy Solution for Smart Grid Edge Intelligence and New Developments for Wearables

Discover the top MicroEJ announcements and learn about VEE Energy meter solution, VEE Wear wearable OS and strategic partnerships unveiled at CES 2025.

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Empowering Energy Transformation with Smart Meter App Ecosystems

Utilities are constantly looking for new ways to manage Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and improve efficiency. Software-defined meters and energy infrastructure provide a promising solution, with apps and microservices playing a key role. This guide explains software-defined meters, their benefits, and how apps and microservices can help utilities manage demand-response and DER.

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Blue Trail Software Joins MicroEJ Certified Partner Program to Accelerate Embedded Systems Innovation

MicroEJ is thrilled to announce that Blue Trail Software is joining our Certified Partner program to enhance service offerings and drive innovation with high-quality, tailored software.

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VEE Script: The Next Step in Dynamic UI and Real-Time Data Display

VEE Script, a streamlined subset of JavaScript, is optimized for dynamic evaluations, making it ideal for applications like smartwatches and smart home devices.

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The Ultimate Smartwatch Design Industry Guide

In the dynamic world of smartwatch technology, innovation is paramount, but profitability can be challenging. This guide outlines key strategies for success, focusing on understanding consumer needs, leveraging advanced technology, and ensuring proper design decisions.

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How Smart Meter Design Flexibility Improves and Optimizes DER Management

In the current energy consumption landscape, the need for sustainable solutions has become increasingly urgent, driven by rising living costs and environmental concerns. This has sparked a significant transition towards cleaner power sources and electric mobility, with renewable energy sources at the forefront of this shift.

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Exploring Gen AI Potential and Concerns for Software Development

Generative AI, represented by the skyrocketing popularity of tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, has firmly established itself as the fastest-growing technological marvel in history. With business magnates increasingly prioritizing innovation, revenue growth, and operational efficiency, it comes as no surprise that a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Grammarly in May 2023 revealed a staggering statistic: 97% of organizations are poised to integrate generative AI into their systems within the next two years.

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Why the Software-Defined Approach Is Disrupting the IoT World

Discover how the evolution of IoT devices from basic functions to interconnected powerhouses is reshaping our world. Uncover the pivotal role of software-defined approaches in driving innovation, flexibility, and interoperability, propelling the IoT industry into a realm of boundless possibilities.

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MicroEJ and Greenly New Study Reveals IoT Device Design’s Environmental Impact

In our quest for technological advancement, the environmental impact of IoT devices often goes unnoticed. While the carbon footprint of smartphones has faced scrutiny, the carbon footprint of IoT devices remains largely unexamined. A recent study by Greenly and MicroEJ sheds light on this issue, marking the first comprehensive assessment of IoT device carbon emissions, especially focusing on the impact of greener software.

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CES 2024: MicroEJ Unveils VEE Wear Compact Wearable OS and Strategic Partnerships with NXP, Facer and Mijo Connected

MicroEJ envisions a transformative shift in embedded technologies, aiming to reshape the landscape through the pioneering concept of 'software-defined everything.' This visionary approach spans IoT devices and electronic components, reflecting the company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation.

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MICROEJ SDK v6 – Elevating Embedded Development with Enhanced IDE and Build System Support

Attention Java and Android developers! With the release of our MICROEJ SDK 6.0, you can now create software applications within your preferred integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Android Studio, IntelliJ or Eclipse.

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IoT and Sustainability – Why Green Software is the Key to More Sustainable and Profitable Innovations (Part 2)

IoT device designs that are overspecified with powerful electronic components and high-energy-consuming operating systems significantly add to carbon emissions. With a mandate to reach zero carbon footprint and with a prediction that the number of connected devices are likely to hit 30 billion by 2030, manufacturers are increasingly seeking out and adopting sustainable designs that reduce the environmental footprint of their products.

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IoT and Sustainability – How IoT and Embedded Systems Impact Global Carbon Emissions (Part 1)

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and digital transformation are megatrends that go hand in hand. Almost all tech giants now have sustainability pledges and plans embedded into their innovation process to align with stakeholder, investor, and consumer expectations.

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MicroEJ Promoted to Platinum NXP Partner – Continues Broad Expansion of Software Containers for IoT and Consumer Products

MicroEJ, a leading provider of software containers for industrial and IoT devices, has recently been promoted to Platinum Partner status within NXP Semiconductors' prestigious Global Partner program. This elevation in partner status reflects the long-standing collaboration and shared vision of both companies in driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions to the industrial and IoT industries.

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What are Embedded Containers?

Following its success in the cloud and IT world, the adoption of containers is gaining momentum in the embedded world due to the real business and technical value they deliver. They can effectively address some of the most pressing challenges faced by the embedded industry, such as the costly and time-consuming outdated development methods, and the cumbersome process of porting software components to other projects.

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Top Considerations When Choosing an Embedded IoT Web Server

An embedded web server is a small, lightweight web server designed to be integrated into other software or hardware systems with limited resources. When it comes to IoT devices, choosing an embedded web server is a decision that can greatly impact performance and costs. These small web servers are essential for providing a web-based interface for monitoring and controlling devices, but there are several challenges to their development that must be addressed.

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What You Need to Know About GUI for Embedded Systems

Picture yourself as an embedded developer, challenged with the task of building a GUI for an embedded systems, for example sportwatch that needs to display a wealth of information, from health and fitness stats to text messages and social media updates. But how can you create a user-friendly interface that's both responsive and power-efficient, given the device's limited resources and processing power?

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Why Use JavaScript for Embedded Systems Development

JavaScript is increasingly being recognized as a versatile language for embedded systems development. Its high-level abstractions simplify coding, making it an excellent choice for rapid prototyping and testing.

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[PODCAST EE Journal] The Future of Embedded Systems: Sustainability, Containerization and Servitization

In today's fast-paced technological world, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve in the embedded systems industry. In this podcast episode, Amelia Dalton from EE Journal interviews Semir Haddad, our Chief Product and Strategy Officer, on the current and future biggest influences of embedded systems development. Semir highlights the two major trends that are impacting the embedded systems industry: sustainability, containerization and servitization.

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MicroEJ Showcases Major Software-Defined Innovations in All IoT Verticals at CES 2023

MicroEJ unveiled major news in the fields of wearable design, energy management, Edge AI, and embedded security at CES 2023. Learn about its latest announcements for a software-defined world. During the event, MicroEJ announced ground-breaking advancements in software-defined everything, turning fixed-function IoT products into a network of programmable devices with upgradable features and distributed intelligence.

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Versilicon and MicroEJ Interview: Looking back on Embedded World 2022

MicroEJ attended Embedded World 2022, one of the famous IoT events in Germany that offers the opportunity to exchange and maintain valuable contacts with our partners and customers. Our partner VeriSilicon introduced on its booth how our software container MICROEJ VEE and their IP solution provide manufacturers a turnkey solution to design rich user interfaces experiences on resource-constrained embedded devices. Take a look at our interview with Martyn Humphries SVP & GM Worldwide Sales & Advanced Platforms at VeriSilicon, to know more about our solution:

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Looking Back on CES 2022 / MICROEJ RUNS AROUND THE WORLD

MicroEJ exhibited at the biggest electronics and world innovation show for the sixth year: the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 5th to 7th. Following the cancellation of the CES 2021 in person format due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our MicroEJ team was eager to announce exciting news to visitors and journalists welcomed at the booth.

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INTERVIEW: MicroEJ revolutionized the embedded software world while leveraging a community of 35 million engineers.

The digitalization of the world generates more than 100 billion electronic objects per year, or almost 10 electronic objects per person every year. In this gigantic global market that is reshaping most industries, MicroEJ has established itself internationally as the alternative to Android Things for all everyday electronic objects (except smartphones), whether connected or not. Let's talk with the CEO Fred Rivard, to learn more about the "software containers" market and MicroEJ, which allows the largest community of engineers in the world to create intelligent electronic objects in a fast and cost-effective way.

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WHITE PAPER: Chip Shortage Mitigation

Learn how software containers helps you support double-sourcing policies at no extra costs to keep production running, even in a global chip shortage crisis.

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WHITE PAPER: Software Factory for Embedded Systems

Smart devices development is one of the fastest growing areas of computing. But as the market grows, so does the sophistication of the devices, which highlights the great weaknesses of rigid development methods. The fact is, legacy development methods are simply too slow for today’s competitive market. In this White Paper, find out how to turn your software into your most powerful asset and enable x3 faster product launches through real-life client cases.

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MicroEJ Brings the “Smart” into Smart Things at CES 2020

While MicroEJ was attending CES for the fifth consecutive year, the 2020 edition generated unmatched excitement with the announcement of prestigious partnerships and new releases of “Powered-by MicroEJ” IoT products. 2019 has been a pivotal year for MicroEJ. With the decisive refocusing of Android Things on smart speakers and smart displays, MicroEJ’s unique on-device platform became the de-facto standard for all electronic manufacturers seeking optimal performance on low-cost hardware, fast product development and easy scalability. Therefore, CES 2020 was the ideal time to reveal to the world the latest position of MicroEJ for the evolving IoT industry.

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MicroEJ Developer Website Has Had a Makeover!

As the embedded space for IoT devices evolves, MicroEJ customers’ expectations grow. Therefore, our website dedicated to developers has been rebuilt to be streamlined and to the point; in order to help finding the information needed to start building smart, connected IoT devices.

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MicroEJ adds GUI and Bluetooth support to Murata Type 1LD Wi-Fi+BLE combo

Murata and MicroEJ collaborated to support the ultra-small Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo module through a specific development board, Type1LD EVB  MicroEJ is providing its leading trusted Virtual Execution Environment (VEE), mixing C and Java technologies for IoT application development.

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Connect and Manage IoT Devices at Scale with Google Cloud IoT Core

MicroEJ’s partnership with Google Cloud IoT Core takes care of the “plumbing” between your device and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for a seamless IoT connectivity. That way, you never have to worry about updating or changing the firmware that sits at the bottom of your product.

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Smart Home Appliances – Key challenges software must overcome

Over the last few years, the smart home appliance market has been largely influenced by the smartphone industry. Customers expects nice graphical user interfaces (GUI), smooth page scrolling, Internet connectivity and the ability to add more features as our user experience is evolving.

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MicroEJ is positioned as the tiny sibling of Android™ for IoT devices

In an exclusive interview with Lembarqué.com, Fred Rivard, the CEO and founder of MicroEJ, explains why the embedded applications environment MICROEJ VEE (Virtual Execution Environment) is now qualified as the "tiny sibling of Android™", a name today duly accepted by the giant Google™ itself. MICROEJ VEE has become recognized as the standard solution for “Things", to make them more intelligent, secure, and especially, low consumption.

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Back from Google Next Conference: Zebra shares its IoT transformation with MicroEJ and Google Cloud

Top corporations are looking to evolve legacy product lines into "connected" offerings to enable new on-demand capabilities, but designing smart applications and deploying them anywhere, to any device is still a challenge. In this session, you'll learn how MicroEJ addresses the challenge of supporting fleets of devices that operate on heterogeneous hardware and embedded software versions by leveraging Google Cloud IoT connectivity.

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MicroEJ: Looking back at CES 2019 in Las Vegas!

For the 4th consecutive year, we participated in CES alongside of other start-ups and established companies. All of them came to present products and prototypes that appeared more surprising than each other.

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3 Reasons why you should consider prototyping your electronic devices

We always talk about prototyping a website or a mobile application. Have you ever heard of prototyping IoT and embedded products?

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MicroEJ Forum is launched!

MicroEJ launched its community forum this week as another way to extend the MicroEJ platform towards the community of 8 million+ Java developers in order to stay connected. This forum is aimed to help the developers accelerate the development of smart, connected, IoT devices, powered by MicroEJ.

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Internet of mobiles and PCs vs. Internet of Things: comparison of ecosystems and technology suppliers

Read the comprehensive comparison of two popular technological ecosystems - the Internet of Mobiles and PCs, and the Internet of Things.

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From static embedded systems to dynamic embedded software extensions

This is a summary of the different types of embedded systems, from programmable embedded systems or completely static systems to dynamic embedded software extensions. MicroEJ Store can help manufacturers adapt features to technical changes and business environments across all their deployed devices.

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A unique face to the world!

IS2T changes its identity and becomes MicroEJ. In order to clarify and strengthen its identity and present a unique face to the world, our company Industrial Smart Software Technology (IS2T S.A.) is now operating under the brand name MicroEJ®.

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MicroEJ included in the RZ Display It – HMI Solution Kit

The RZ Display IT - HMI Solution Kit family of microprocessors includes MicroEJ. Specifically designed for embedded HMI applications, the RZ Microprocessor family includes up to 10MB of embedded RAM so that you don't need external RAM for video buffers. It drives excellent screen performances and makes your designs much easier, simpler, and cost effective. The RZ/A1 also includes the standard connectivity that you can expect to find on an HMI: CAN, USB, and Ethernet.

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5 top reasons for using Java in embedded systems

With its small footprint, portability, modularity, and built-in reliability, Java has become a game-changer for embedded systems. Solutions like MicroEJ VEE bring Java’s benefits to resource-constrained devices, making it possible to develop powerful, efficient, and future-proof applications.

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STM32Java development environment for STM32 microcontrollers

The STM32Java development environment provides everything needed to build embedded Java applications supported by STM32 MCU series. It includes an IDE with a Java compiler, several Java platforms especially optimized for STM32 MCUs, standard libraries and related tools.