How to accelerate IoT product development cycle? Software, regulations and testing

This article is translated from Infineon Blog

The Internet of Things is everywhere, and the connected devices around us are getting smarter every day and improving our quality of life. Whether it’s a smartwatch that helps us track our workouts or a video doorbell that makes us feel safe at home, we rely on these devices to optimize the way we live, work, and travel.

For those of us who design and manufacture the next generation of cutting-edge devices, the challenge is getting products to market quickly. This is already a challenge in normal times and becomes even more difficult when working remotely. At Infineon, we strive to be your trusted partner in all areas of IoT, helping you make the design and production process as fast and convenient as possible. Development cycles are hard to change, which is why we focus on reducing time to market and giving your products a competitive edge.

So, how can we shorten the time to market?

We address the main challenges encountered during device development: writing software, meeting regulatory requirements, and alpha and beta testing. In this blog post, we will explain in detail how we can help you save time and bring your product to market faster.

Software development doesn't have to be a time-consuming process if you have the right tools and solutions. We integrate Wi-Fi and MCU solutions that work together and do the heavy lifting for you, so you can easily design interconnects for low-power devices. If you are using a popular cloud service, we provide middleware that allows you to design your product without any custom code. ModusToolbox is a software development platform that gives you access to sophisticated software libraries, adding speed and quality to your development process.

Regulatory requirements are critical for your products to be legally sold around the world, whether it is FCC or CE, our software tools and documentation will support you in the testing process. We have helped thousands of customers successfully bring their products to market. With our regulatory resources and tools for MCU, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products, you can save time and effort and ensure that everything is right the first time.

Alpha and Beta testing is challenging even without Covid-19 restrictions. Addressing connectivity, reliability, and security issues is critical before any launch, so we’ve developed tools that streamline the feedback process and keep you focused on solutions. Our IoT Network Intelligence (INI) solution enables remote telemetry so you can anticipate and resolve issues before they impact your customers. You’ll always know when and where problems arise, allowing you to resolve any issues faster than ever before. Our Mobile Application Intelligence (MAI) solution provides the same visibility into your Wi-Fi connections. INI is also great for A/B testing, allowing you to remotely manage and update any existing products in the field. Using INI and MAI for alpha and beta testing could potentially shave weeks to months off your time to market.

Any of these challenges can impact production, preventing companies from meeting critical deadlines. We have the resources, tools, and support to streamline software development, guide you through complex regulatory requirements, and simplify A/B testing. Overall, our range of solutions helps you get IoT products to market faster, at lower cost, and with less risk.