Middleware provides solid foundation for IoT development

29th July 2014

Express Logic

Staff Reporter

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A comprehensive middleware solution, called X-Ware, has been released by Express Logic with the aim of providing a solid foundation for IoT development. X-Ware consists of the company's ThreadX RTOS and FileX, NetX, NetX Duo, USBX, GUIX, GUIX Studio, and TraceX middleware offerings. The company claim that X-Ware provides all that's needed for embedded systems to meet the functional and usability requirements of IoT devices.

The components of X-Ware can operate individually, but achieve optimum performance when integrated with the ThreadX RTOS. All of the middleware's components can be used in IoT devices that require a graphical user interface, high-speed networking, USB capability, a file system, and an RTOS. This fulfils the current demand for high-performance software building blocks that can facilitate the rapid development of new devices with varied functionality. From handheld entertainment systems and wearable devices to implanted medical technology, IoT facilitates the flow of communications and information to deliver previously unachievable automation and remote control of computerised devices.

“Our X-Ware today powers many smartphones, medical devices, and industrial control equipment that have been integrated into the fundamental infrastructure of the IoT network,” commented William E. Lamie, CEO of Express Logic. “We’ve developed all of our X-Ware products in-house. Not only does this ensure that they are fully integrated, but we have been able to fine-tune performance to ensure that these tools can faciliate the responsive exchange of data needed for dynamic remote control. With an X-Ware foundation, IoT development is faster, more cost-effective, and free of the debug challenges that stop other hybrid solutions from being successful.”

X-Ware products are individually licensed at prices starting at $12,500, with no per-unit royalties.