RTOS vs. Embedded Linux

RTOS vs. Embedded Linux: A Decision Guide

The boundary between Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Embedded Linux has blurred. Embedded systems designers often face a nuanced choice, where…
Zephyr Clea-Edgehog

Zephyr + Clea Edgehog: Enterprise-Grade Device Management on Lightweight Systems

IoT deployments are scaling beyond traditional management, requiring advanced solutions like Zephyr RTOS and Clea Edgehog. They offer secure OTA…
A day in life of cigarettes and vape-operator

A day in the life of a cigarette and vape machine operator - Part 2

A favorite in the nightlife district: How innovative age verification enriches cigarette vending machines with modern convenience.
Zephyr and Clea Astarte

Zephyr + Clea Astarte: Advanced Data Orchestration Comes to Microcontrollers

Modern microcontroller unit (MCU) deployments face a critical challenge: the need to move beyond simple data collection to implement sophisticated…
Vending tools for data-driven business

Vending machines: Tools for a data-driven business

SECO is transforming the vending machine sector with advanced IoT solutions that optimize operational efficiency and introduce new opportunities for…
Zephyr IoT Edge Development

Zephyr: A Powerful Foundation for IoT Edge Development

Zephyr RTOS is ideal for IoT edge devices, offering real-time performance, scalability, protocol support, and security. It enables efficient, secure,…
Life of a Vending Machine Operator

A Day in the Life of a Vending Machine Operator

How modern technology is revolutionizing Christoph's everyday life: using telemetry and card terminals to create efficient snack vending machines.
Unlock the power of AI-Driven discoveries

Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Discoveries: 2024 Nobel Prize Insights

AI is revolutionizing science, as shown by the 2024 Nobel Prizes, with machine learning and protein folding breakthroughs.
Electrification for a Sustainable Future

Electrification for a Sustainable Future: OEMs and Integrators Driving the Transition

Electrification via renewables and tech, smart solutions, and SECO's Clea suite drive sustainable, electric-powered futures.
Future of IoT with AI

Exploring the Future of IoT with AI Accelerators

Explore AI accelerators in IoT, enhancing data processing and real-time decisions across industries. Download our white paper.
girocard at vending machine

girocard at vending machines: more customers, lower costs!

girocard leads in Germany for low fees, but non-co-badge cards face issues at terminals supporting only Visa/Mastercard.
How to transform your enterprise with IOT

Discover Clea: SECO's Comprehensive IoT Technology Stack

Explore Clea by SECO: Simplify IoT management with secure, flexible solutions for devices, data, and cloud integration.
evolution of ai accelerators

The Evolution of AI Accelerators: From CPUs to NPUs

As AI demands grew, CPUs gave way to GPUs for faster processing, but their inefficiency led to the rise of Neural Processing Units (NPUs). These…
Age verification for german market

Age Verification at Vending Machines: A Modern Necessity for the German Market

Germany's rise in vending machines and 24-hour shops meets urban convenience demands, with advanced age verification enhancing security and customer…
Evolution of the CPU Market

Convergent Evolution of the CPU Market

This article delves into the current landscape of CPU architectures, categorizing them into two main groups: Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)…
AI Buzzword Trap

The AI Buzzword Trap: Why Branding Everything as AI Is Dangerous

In today's tech landscape, it seems like everyone is making AI technologies. The term "Artificial Intelligence" has become a buzzword many companies…
Productguide SOM SMARC Genio700

High Performance Meets Low Power with SECO SOM-SMARC-Genio Modules

SECO’s SOM-SMARC-Genio Modules offer high performance and low power, solving embedded system challenges with MediaTek’s Genio processors.
IoT networking communication models

IoT Networking: Communication Models, Protocols & Messaging Systems

The IoT is all about data communications, even at the application layer. This post explores three key concepts that make seamless data flow possible…
IoT data infrastructure

IoT Data Infrastructure: Data Types, Pipelines & Databases

As IoT deployments grow in complexity and scale, efficient data management becomes increasingly important. This post explores three key aspects of IoT…
Optimizing smart grids

Optimizing Smart Grids through efficient data management

Optimizing smart grids requires efficient data management, made possible thanks to powerful industrial systems and processors that come with high…