IoT Chronicles: March 2025

Welcome back to IoT Chronicles! In March 2025, the industry took another leap forward, with groundbreaking innovations at Embedded World and MWC Barcelona.

Let's dive into the highlights.​

1. Embedded World 2025: A Hub of Innovation

From March 11 to 13, Nuremberg became the epicenter of embedded technology as it hosted the 23rd Embedded World Exhibition & Conference. The event attracted nearly 1,200 exhibitors from 46 countries and approximately 32,000 visitors, showcasing the latest advancements in embedded systems, including hardware, software, and services. The accompanying conferences drew 1,897 participants from 47 countries, underscoring the global significance of the event.

Two of our founders, Bartłomiej and Bart, attended the event and were particularly struck by the pervasive presence of Edge AI. This emerging field is no longer just a concept but a tangible reality, evident in numerous conversations and demonstrations throughout the exhibition halls. It clearly aligns with industry trends highlighting the shift of AI from centralized cloud systems to edge devices, enabling real-time processing and enhanced privacy.

We're extremely inspired by the developments and we're eager to delve deeper into Edge AI ourselves, aiming to contribute meaningfully to its integration within the IoT landscape.

📌 Source: ​embedded world

2. Embedded Award 2025: Celebrating Excellence

The Embedded Award 2025 honoured outstanding innovations in embedded system technologies across nine categories. With a record 130 submissions, the winners were announced on March 11 during a ceremony at the Embedded World Exhibition & Conference. ​

• ‍Artificial Intelligence: Ambiq received the award for its heartKIT™ AI Development Kit, an open-source platform enabling developers to create energy-efficient, real-time heart-monitoring applications for battery-powered devices. ​‍
• Hardware: Cadence Design Systems was recognized for its Cadence Base System Chiplet, which integrates processors, system IP, and memory IP within a single package, interconnected through the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express™ (UCIe™) standard interface. ​‍
• Electronic Displays: Tianma won with its 8" Micro LED IRIS PHUD, a transparent windshield display designed to enhance safety and driving experience by providing immersive visualization of information. ​‍
• Embedded Vision: Team Group Inc. secured the award for its D500R WORM SD / D500R WORM microSD, tamper-proof memory cards designed for critical data storage with "Write Once, Read Many" (WORM) technology, ensuring data integrity and immutability. ​‍
• Safety & Security: Tropic Square was honored for TROPIC01, an open secure element chip that provides transparency in design, allowing for independent security reviews and audits to ensure hardware integrity. ​‍
• SoC/IC/IP Design: NXP Semiconductors received the award for its Trimension NCJ29D6: Ultra-Wideband IC, recognized for its advancements in system-on-chip design. ​‍
• Software: Driver was acknowledged for its innovative contributions to embedded software solutions. ​
• Startup: Accelerat earned recognition for AI Bunker, showcasing promising innovation in the startup category. ​
• Tools: Siemens EDA was awarded for Catapult AI NN, reflecting excellence in embedded development tools.
• Additionally, the D500R WORM SD / D500R WORM microSD by Team Group Inc. received the Community Choice Award, reflecting its popularity and impact within the embedded community. ​

📌 Source: embedded world, Electric Specifier

3. Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025: Shaping the Future of Connectivity

Held from March 3 to 6, MWC Barcelona 2025 reaffirmed its status as the world's largest and most influential connectivity event. The conference featured keynotes from industry leaders, sessions on AI, 5G, fintech, and more, all under the theme "Converge. Connect. Create."

You can read more about the event here and check out some event highlights here.

📌 Source: MWC GSM Association

4. Record-Breaking Attendance and Announcements

MWC 2025 set a new attendance record with 109,000 participants from 205 countries. The event spotlighted significant advancements in mobile technology and artificial intelligence. Notably, Xiaomi unveiled its 15 series, featuring the photography-focused 15 Ultra with Leica branding and a 200-megapixel periscope lens. Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, an ultra-thin flagship phone, emphasizing AI integration across its product lineup. ​

📌 Source: The Verge

5. NVIDIA GTC 2025 Keynote: Accelerating AI and Beyond

NVIDIA's GTC 2025 keynote, delivered by CEO Jensen Huang, introduced a suite of innovations poised to accelerate AI and computing. Key announcements included advancements in GPU technology, new AI frameworks, and collaborations aimed at pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI and machine learning. For a concise overview, here's a 16-minute summary of the keynote on YouTube.

📌 Source: YouTube

Key Takeaways

• Edge AI is now mainstream – Faster, smarter, and more private IoT solutions are emerging.
• Embedded World & MWC 2025 showcased real-world use cases – From automotive to smart cities.
• Security remains a top concern – IoT growth means more focus on cybersecurity innovations.