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SSI Embedded Systems Trust Facts

Fact: Over 50% of SSI Staff has 8 or More Years Experience

"You can count on the work being done right and on time." ~ SSI Client

Fact: 30% of SSI staff has twelve or more years experience

"The people blended in and became part of the design team."

Fact: Experienced Team Lead manages all projects

"I was impressed with the quality of SSI's work throughout this contract. I appreciated their ability to work with minimal guidance, and minimal design details. And I greatly appreciated their suggestions and alternate design proposals. Their willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet deadlines was greatly appreciated." ~ SSI Client

Fact: All SSI staff is trained on the Quality Development Process

"Work is spectacular. More exceptional than I thought it would be. Sensors work great. They can detect the slightest pressure accurately. It is WAY beyond my expectations." ~ SSI Client

Fact: Long term staff retention rate at SSI is > 95%

Fact: SSI's Internal Software process operates as CMM Level 3

"The experience was a good one" ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI has been in business 16+ years

"The best thing about working with SSI is that the people genuinely care about the success of the overall project. Typical contractors stop when they have merely met the letter of the contract that they are bound to; where as, SSI is willing to go above and beyond to drive a project to completion and ultimately success." ~ SSI Client

Fact: Over half of SSI Business is from returning clients

"I would use SSI again" ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI client relationships last several years

"The best thing about working with SSI is that the people genuinely care about the success of the overall project. Typical contractors stop when they have merely met the letter of the contract that they are bound to; where as, SSI is willing to go above and beyond to drive a project to completion and ultimately success." ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI's Customers report a consistent 4.5 out of 5 rating for satisfaction

"Keep finding people who can get to the root of the issue and resolve it as specified. [Your Engineer] is golden!." ~ SSI Client

Fact: 100% of clients surveyed said they would recommend SSI to others

"SSI will deliver what is promised on a timely basis." ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI Supports Continual Employee Training

"Consistent high quality engineers who perform very well. SSI is the only company -- contracting or consulting -- who consistently provides the best talent who are not only technically accomplished but have excellent verbal and personal skills. I have not seen anything like it before." ~ SSI Client

SSI Embedded Trust Facts

Platforms and Technologies

Embedded Systems EngineeringContracting for software development isn't just about finding a qualified programming team. Most projects require knowledge of the full development process, excellent communication skills, and the ability to listen and work with our clients to reach the best possible outcome. At SSI, you'll find the experts with the ability and knowledge to put it all together:

Operating Systems

  • Embedded UNIX/Linux
  • Windows
  • WIN CE
  • pSOS
  • ATMOS
  • VxWorks by WindRiver
  • INTEGRITY by GreenHills
  • A variety of other proprietary real time OS's

Architectures / Processors

  • Freescale HC12 family
  • TI MSP430 family
  • Motorola 68K
  • PowerPC
  • Intel x86
  • Pentium
  • MIPS/ARM (AT91, XScale, etc...)
  • Atmel AVR

Languages and Tools

  • C and C++
  • HTML, XML, Perl, ASP, PHP, Java/ECMAScript
  • Java
  • x86 Assembler
  • InstallShield
  • Eclipse

Windows Programming

UNIX Programming, Embedded Linux, and ZigBee

  • Embedded Linux Device Drivers
  • Board Support Packages
  • Hardware Selection for Platform
  • Embedded Protocol Stacks
  • Bootloaders
  • Applications
  • Linux Performance Tuning
  • Linux Porting

Communication Protocols

  • TCP/IP (HTTP, SMTP, TFTP, FTP, BOOTP, DHCP, VPNs, SNMP, NFS, VoIP, NFS, Sockets, RTP, RTCP, RTSP, SIP, SAP, SDP)
  • Wireless Protocols (802.11 a/b/g)
  • ATM, DSLx
  • BACnet
  • ZigBee
  • VPN (PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, IKE, ESP, AH, ISAKMP)
  • DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus
  • CDMA, TDMA, GSM

Development Tools:

Embedded Systems DeveloperProjects are easily incorporated into your environment via remote access or readily delivered for integration at your site. We exercise careful coding practices that include source control archives, including Clearcase, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, CVS, RCS, SCCS, StarTeam, Perforce and Sable.

Compilers and Debuggers:

Our expertise spans a number of different compilers and debugging tools. We are very familiar with most of the tools used in the embedded systems field: Diab Data, Tornado, SDS, pRISM+, Rapid Logic, UML, visionCLICK. And of course we're perfectly comfortable with the more traditional tools as well, including those developed by Symantec, Borland, and Microsoft.
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