Memfault has introduced Device Vitals, a pioneering observability platform for embedded devices, designed to provide immediate insight into critical health and quality metrics of IoT fleets.
This new feature offers embedded engineers built-in dashboards for monitoring key performance issues such as crash frequency, battery lifespan, and connectivity status, thus enabling proactive issue identification and resolution.
The challenge many organisations face after deploying IoT devices is the sudden decrease in visibility, which often leads to the discovery of issues not encountered during testing phases. This can significantly impact device performance, customer satisfaction, and overall brand perception. Device Vitals addresses this challenge by offering a glanceable view of crucial metrics, allowing engineers to swiftly pinpoint and address specific issues, enhancing device reliability and performance in real-world conditions. Its easy integration through a simple software update eliminates the need for custom engineering, facilitating its adoption across fleets.
François Baldassari, CEO of Memfault, emphasises the importance of product quality as a continuous endeavour, stating: “Product quality is an ongoing journey – it doesn’t stop at launch. We are committed to developing a solution that empowers embedded engineers to make informed decisions based on relevant data, rather than relying on guesswork or one-off feedback.”
The Memfault SDK is versatile, compatible with a wide range of embedded systems from basic MCUs to sophisticated Android and Linux devices and supports various stages of the product lifecycle without compromising battery life, computing resources, or connectivity bandwidth. It automatically collects and transmits vital data for efficient problem-solving and remote issue resolution.
Alexander Jacobsen of Veo highlights the practical benefits of Device Vitals, particularly for monitoring battery health across their camera fleet, allowing for quick responses to potential issues and maintaining crash-free operation through effective bug management. This tool is set to become indispensable for companies like Veo, ensuring their IoT devices deliver on their performance promises.
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