NEW! Embedded Market Forecasters introduces a new concept in delivering timely, current and actionable market research - EMF Market Intelligence Briefs. A market intelligence brief presents specific analysis of key technologies, tools and markets in a concise and easy to interpret format at a fraction of the cost of traditional market research.

 

 

Embedded Developers Report on Design Issues and Design Outcomes - Price $195
Research report from 1600 developers on their choice of and criteria used for selecting an operating system (OS) and integrated development environment (IDE). Presented are the development processes used and perceived Best Practices and the significant issues impacting embedded software development.

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Design Outcomes of ARM Developers - Price $295
In this report, EMF documents its findings of developer usage of embedded processors enabling developers using ARM architectures to understand what similar developers are experiencing and to be able to compare ARM-based design outcomes with other processor families. This information is based upon the responses of more than four hundred eighty embedded developers to the detailed 2009 EMF survey.
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EMF Guide to Embedded Security for Communications Systems - Price $295
What vendors, OEMs and developers need to know about embedded security

Embedded systems are responsible for the availability and functionality of many critical systems, from factory automation to gas pipeline monitors to networking equipment. Unfortunately, the critical importance of embedded systems is seldom matched with a strong, comprehensive security infrastructure. This report examines several significant embedded systems security concerns, and where possible outlines recommended courses of remedial action.
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Dr. Jerry Krasner will be participating in a panel at the Embedded Systems Conference Boston on Tuesday September 22, 2009 at 5PM. The panel is:

 

The Truth about Virtualization....
Speaker: Jerry Krasner (Founder and Principal Analyst, Embedded Market Forecasters), Robert Day (Vice President Marketing, LynuxWorks), Ron Parker (Director Intel Federal, Intel), Sean McGaughey (Senior Technical Manager, General Dynamics, Advanced Information Systems)
Moderator: Rich Nass (Editorial Director, ESC & ESD Magazine)
Date/Time: Tuesday (September 22, 2009)   5:00pm - 5:50pm
Location (room): ESC Theater
Track: Special Events
Formats: 50-Minute Presentation
Audience level: Introductory

Presentation Abstract
The panel will explore different virtualization techniques and discuss the suitability for use in embedded systems. Is hardware assist a necessity for efficient virtualization? Is real-time performance and memory footprint compromised by using virtualization? Will the embedded world see the same uptake as in the IT space?

Several new and updated whitepapers have been published recently and are available free for download from the website. All whitepapers are published in Adobe PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later. If you need to download a new copy of Acrobat Reader you can click the icon here.

 

Please check the site regularly for new releases!

 

 

Choosing Between Commercial and Roll Your Own (RYO) Embedded Linux OSes
Long-term ROI considerations (download now)

 

Choosing Between Commercial and Roll Your Own (RYO) Embedded Communication Integration Middleware
A detailed ROI analysis of current RYO and commercial solutions based on EMF's detailed year-over-year surveys of embedded developers. (download now)

 

RTOS Selection and Its Impact on Enhancing Time-To-Market and On-Time Design Outcomes
How time-to-market and on-time design considerations can cost or make you money - and why you should consider these factors in choosing or replacing your operating system. Including 2009 Addendum: RTOS Selection for Medical Devices (download now)