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October 2024

Tracealyzer Tips and Tricks

There have been significant improvements in Tracealyzer over the last years. If you haven’t tried it in a while—or if you’re just getting started—here are some tips and tricks that can be handy when analyzing your FreeRTOS applications. As you may know, the TraceRecorder library automatically records task scheduling and FreeRTOS API calls using the standard trace hooks in the FreeRTOS kernel.

Embedded World North America 2024 Recap

Last week, a handful of Memfolks had the opportunity to travel to Austin to attend the first ever Embedded World North America1! Embedded World NA welcomed 3,500 visitors and 180 vendors across 3 days2. While it was surely a smaller showing than Nueremburg’s Embedded World, we still wanted to quickly touch on our takeaways from the event. In this post, we will cover what we learned from the first Embedded World North America.

How Device Management Companies Can Simplify Monitoring

Many companies that provide IoT or device management solutions need help building an in-house monitoring solution. Managing devices for your clients is challenging enough—building a monitoring system is not everyone's wheelhouse and takes time to set up. In this article, we will review some of the most common use cases for device management companies and discuss how these businesses can use MetricFire to save time and money on their monitoring.

Comparing Firmware Development Environments - Linux, Windows, WSL2, and VMWare

About a year and a half ago, I decided to take a different approach to setting up a Zephyr environment for a new project at Intercreate. Instead of using my trusty VMWare Workstation Linux VM, I opted for WSL2. I was curious to find out: Would hardware pass-through for debugging work reliably? Would all of the tooling dependencies be supported? What about build system performance?

Launch Week Keynote: Log Management and Analytics

Logs have always been a critical component of observability, extending beyond embedded development. Many embedded teams rely heavily on logs and strive to enhance efficiency. Some struggle to extract value from their logs due to the complexities of collection and analysis. Regardless of your team's current situation, we are here to help. Our new Log Management and Analytics offering streamlines log collection, accelerates investigations, and transforms your logs into easily accessible insights across your entire fleet.

Try these IoT Integrations in ilert

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) industry is experiencing rapid growth and transformation, driven by advancements in connectivity, data analytics, and automation technologies. The number of connected devices and sensors is constantly growing and is expected to be around 18.8 billion by the end of 2024. More and more manufacturers rely on automation every day. ‍

How eSIMs Enhance IoT Connectivity and Efficiency for Businesses

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized how businesses operate, collect data, and optimize their processes. At the core of this transformation lies the critical need for reliable, flexible, and efficient connectivity. Enter eSIM technology - a game-changing innovation that's reshaping the landscape of IoT deployments worldwide. This article delves into the transformative power of eSIMs in enhancing IoT connectivity and efficiency for businesses across various sectors.