Embedded database simplifies IoT solutions

The combination of these technologies enables applications on embedded systems and mobile platforms to discover nearby devices, laptops, desktops and back-end systems, which the application can then monitor, control and distribute stored data. As a framework for discovering and consuming services on proximal devices, AllJoyn is unique in its support for multiple platforms, spanning back-end, mobile, and microcontroller operating systems. This combined offering is suitable for markets such as medical devices, industrial automation, portable data terminals, consumer electronics, network appliances and automotive.

ITTIA DB SQL is offered as an embedded database solution for diverse environments such as Android, Nucleus, QNX, Windows and Linux. Providing robust concurrent storage and replication capabilities, ITTIA DB SQL enables applications to exchange information with back-end RDBMS products through the ITTIA DB Sync server. Through AllJoyn, this replication and synchronisation technology enables applications to store data in a reliable local database file that is automatically sent to nearby devices when they connect to the same wired or wireless network.

Whenever private information is shared between two devices, security is an important consideration. AllJoyn employs application-level encryption and authentication through SASL to secure the private interfaces of an application, while ITTIA DB SQL supports database-level authorisation and AES encryption when storing data to removable media, such as flash memory.

ITTIA DB SQL also supports replication to alternate storage media, a powerful backup solution for embedded data and over TCP/IP or encrypted SSL communication channels. This enables data stored in a device application to also be exchanged with back-end servers on a corporate network, VPN or cloud infrastructure.

When combined, these technologies enable manufacturers and developers to invent new ways for smart things to manage, discover and distribute data and work together. Additionally, they can benefit from an embedded compact database in a self-managing package and abilities for compatible smart things to recognize each other and share data across brands, networks and operating systems. With ITTIA DB SQL and AllJoyn, constant access to the Internet is not required and private data need never be shared with a third party to connect device applications.