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

Press Releases and e-News from The Real Time Review

The Real Time Review, SSI's e-newsletter, brings you the latest embedded software news, technical articles, conference details, and industry events. It is published five to six times throughout the year. Subscribe Here.

Feb 2010   Righthand Technologies merges with SSI
RightHand Technologies merger with SSI enables delivery of complete embedded systems to customers - RightHand Technologies a full service embedded electronic systems design services firm, today announced it has merged with SSI Embedded Systems Programming, a software engineering services firm based in Glen Ellyn, Ill.

Featured Article: Custom Carriers Maximize the COM Express Advantage

Amega Scientific - Solar Cell solution with Power Storage and Ultra Low Power RF Transmissions

May 2009   7 Tips to Success for Outsource Success Without Loosing Control - For those who have never turned over development to others, this can be a scary experience.  How do you get help without loosing control?  

Remote Device Monitoring -The solution for networking devices, remotely collecting data, and analyzing the information is not easy. Complexities arise when aligning IT, R&D, End Users, and Management, whose coordinated efforts are needed to make a solution a success. Understand the next Business Steps for Implementing a Successful Remote Device Monitoring Solution.

Force Sensors DesignSSI in the news: Force Sensors for Design, a topic brought to you by SSI's sensor partner Tekscan along with Machine Design. Tekscan quotes SSI regarding what to consider when choosing a technology partner.

  • Comparison of various force sensing technologies such as load cells, piezoresistive, and capacitive sensors.
  • Discussion of issues including power consumption, size, cost, and durability.
  • The background of thin and flexible tactile sensors.
  • Real-life examples of how thin and flexible tactile force sensors have contributed to the success of OEMs in a variety of applications and industries.
  • What to consider in choosing a technology partner, including engineering support, customization, and manufacturing capabilities.



October 2008   Featured Article: Writing Efficient Code - Encourage Efficient Coding Without Affecting Coding Time. Most writers of embedded code think little about optimizing functions for the underlying microprocessor execution. Sure, modern code optimization technology is usually extremely good, but not all compilers are flawless. Sometimes they can produce some unexpected and undesirable results.

Design Interior LED Lighting System for High End Private Aircraft
With FAA regulations for noise reduction, the challenge of this project was to create a “quiet” network of interior LED lights that could be controlled from the cockpit.


Letter to the Editor
Possible improvements to the garage door state design.

May 2008   Featured Article: Developing a Controller Using Design Patterns - Practical example of how to use software design patterns in modeling real-world embedded systems applications. By illustrating how to apply design patterns during development of a garage door controller, we demonstrate the important benefits of state design patterns: software modularity, code re-usability, improved maintainability, lower costs, faster time-to-market.

Embedded Case Studies by SSI Wireless:
Wireless Integration of Tank Monitoring System to Measure Liquid Levels

GUI for Wireless Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

February 2008   Newsletter - Real-Time Review
Twice a year SSI emails a survey to gather customer feedback to gauge if the development experience met expectations. Feedback, whether negative or positive, is essential to improving our process. Read Customer Comments...

Often overlooked is the fact that good design documents help us build better products, help us get to market more quickly, and in turn, help our sales department sell more, so we can press on to the next project or feature. How can a Design Document Help You?

Firmware Testing SDK. A powerful way to run test codes using C++ and provided APIs.

Light Switch Control. An intelligent light switch with adjustable timed turn off of a switched load.


December 2007   Newsletter - Real-Time Review

Biotech Case Study - Embedded Master Image - Windows XP Embedded Expertise to Integrate Platform, Applications, Drivers, and Hardware.

Biotech Case Study - Custom GUI Enhancements - Create a GUI Touch Screen Front End to Setup the Scanner and Robot for DNA Sampling.

Press Release, November 15th
Developing a Low-cost Sensor-Based Wireless Product Just Got Easier as SSI Wireless Becomes a Digi Gold-Level Drop-in Networking Partner.

October 2007   Newsletter - Real-Time Review

Case Study on Health Spa Product. SSI's client was seeking improved software efficiency as well as new features to their signature product, a deluxe steam chamber. Multi-threading improved the speed of operations and GUI enhancements provided a better user experience. Click to Continue...

An Overview of The Testing Methodologies Employed During the Software Development Process.

Press Release
SSI Embedded Systems Utilizes TI’s Low-Power RF and MCU Technology to Develop Advanced Wireless Sensing Applications...

August 2007   Newsletter - Real-Time Review

Review of nPhase's (a Qualcomm company), Third Annual Smart Services Summit - Building the Business Case for Smart Services and Tips for Rolling Out Smart Service Solutions...

Review of the RTECC Show - Despite the Lack of Exhibitor Participation, a Few Gems Could be Found...

Embedded Case Studies presented by SSI Wireless:
Real Time Wireless Inventory Reporting System
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Embedded Case Studies presented by SSI Embedded Systems:
GPS Enhancements
LCD Gaming Protocols - Progressive Gaming
Printing Development Environment

May 2007   Newsletter - Real-Time Review

Jack Ganssle, renowned author and speaker on embedded software visits SSI. Read what SSI engineers got out of the discussion. PLUS: read Jack's article on Real-World Firmware Disasters. Consider the Mars Polar Lander, a 1999 triple failure...

The SSI Open House and 15th Anniversary Proved to be Enlightening: embedded products are diverse, engineers are a social lot.

Embedded Case Studies presented by SSI Wireless: MammaCare and TouchSensor.

February 2007   Press Releases
     SSI Embedded Systems Commemorates 15th Anniversary at Open House March 14

January 2007   Newsletter - Real-Time Review
     OS Selection - One of the most critical decisions that first arise when starting a new Embedded Systems Project is the selection of the Operating System (OS).The proper or improper choice of an OS can affect every aspect of the development project - from licensing costs to development time.

     The Eclipse Platform - Eclipse in it's most common form is a highly extensible IDE. It has many familiar and useful features such as including a context-sensing editor, source code control, and file management.

October 2006   Newsletter - Real-Time Review
     Scope Creep - Is This the "Bug" That is Keeping Your Products From Going to Market?

     Bugzilla - Tracking software bugs is not just for developers, it's for customers too. Read this review about the flexibility of Bugzilla's features.

September 2006   Press Releases
     Emerging Opportunities in Wireless Product Development Compels Expansion for Embedded Systems Company

July 2006   Press Releases
     Tekscan Collaborates with SSI Wireless to Deliver Wireless ELF Force Sensor Measurement System

March 2006   Real-Time Review
     TI's DaVinci Technology, a Unique Hardware/Software Solution
     SSI's Recap of the TI Developer Conference in Dallas
     Employment Trends in the Embedded Systems Market

December 2005   SSI Embedded Systems Programming CEO Elected to IT Association Board

SSI is granted certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by WBENC

Real-Time Review
     ZigBee Wireless Networking - What Venture Capitalists Won't Tell You About Wireless
      Wireless Sensing - Tekscan Case Study

September 2005   Real-Time Review
     Embedded Linux - Managing Flash Memory
     Modifying the Linux Kernel - Invensys Case Study

 
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