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Enterprise-ready embedded development: How IAR supports modern security policies

Johanna Frödevik — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:43:08 GMT

Embedded development is modernizing and security policies aren’t optional anymore.

Reducing RAM footprint to lower BOM cost in embedded systems

shawn.prestridge@iar.com (Shawn Prestridge) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:41:12 GMT

In many embedded projects, RAM is not the resource engineers worry about first. Early prototypes often run comfortably on evaluation boards, test firmware grows organically, and memory usage feels “good enough”.

Getting the least out of GLIWA T1 with IAR

Nicholas Merriam - Guest author — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:10:07 GMT

Precise timing, predictable performance powered by GLIWA T1 and IAR

GLIWA T1 is the most frequently deployed timing tool in the automotive industry, being used for many years in hundreds of mass-production projects.

Renesas RH850 MCUs with IAR: Powering next-generation software-defined vehicle development

Micael.Borgefeldt@iar.com (Micael Borgefeldt) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:54:03 GMT

The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift. Vehicles are no longer defined primarily by their mechanical components, they’re increasingly defined by the software that controls them. This transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) is reshaping how engineers design, integrate, and deploy embedded systems, demanding unprecedented levels of performance, safety, and scalability from the underlying microcontrollers and development tools.

Key takeaways from embedded world North America 2025

shawn.prestridge@iar.com (Shawn Prestridge) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Inside embedded world NA 2025: Stronger ecosystems, smarter development

embedded world North America 2025 once again brought together innovators, engineers, and partners who are driving the next wave of embedded technology. From meaningful conversations to strengthened collaborations, this year’s event underscored the growing importance of safety, security, scalability, and strong ecosystems in modern development.

From driver information systems to body control ECUs: Breaking the cost & complexity barrier in automotive software

Simon Ullskog — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:09:12 GMT

A few weeks ago, at a partner event, I had a conversation with a senior embedded software architect from a major automotive supplier. He described how his team had spent months getting their driver information software to build and run reliably across development teams. Every new developer needs days to onboard. All of this was happening while management demanded faster release cycles for a seamless vehicle user experience.

Driving ASIL-grade innovation: Optimizing motor control performance and safety with Codasip and IAR

Niklas Källman and Laura Sartori — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:50:59 GMT

Static code analysis in Zephyr: Build safer, cleaner code with IAR C-STAT

rafael.taubinger@iar.com (Rafael Taubinger) — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:55:41 GMT

Shipping embedded software isn’t just about “it compiles.” It’s about safety, security, and compliance.
Bugs that slip into production waste engineering time and damage trust. Vulnerabilities expose connected devices. And for regulated markets, missing MISRA or CERT checks can stall releases. The earlier you catch issues, the cheaper and safer it is to fix them.

From AI to functional safety: Key insights from Microelectronics UK

tora.fridholm@iar.com (Tora Fridholm) — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:53:43 GMT

Shifting left for a secure product lifecycle

Raymond.Wong@iar.com (Raymond Wong) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:37:00 GMT

Why security must start at design

Cybersecurity threats are no longer an afterthought, they are a defining factor in the success, safety, and longevity of connected products. Regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), and the FDA cybersecurity guidance for medical devices emphasize one crucial point: security must be built in from the start.