TECH TALK
We are very passionate about technology and here you read about our latest news and insights.
![Learning about Function Foreign Memory with a Neural Processing Unit](/assets/post-images/foreignfunctionmemory.png)
We're learning about Function Foreign Memory by multiplying matrices onto a Neural Processing Unit.
![Building and debugging Java native images of MicroDoc GraalVM Embedded](/assets/post-images/graal-vm-5.png)
We illustrate how to build and debug the native image of a Java application, produced by MicroDoc GraalVM Embedded, and running on a remote embedded device. The debugging experience is illustrated inside the VSCode IDE. The embedded device runs Linux on an ARMv8-A processor (running in AArch64 mode), like a RaspberryPi 4 or 5.
![Modular telematics and fleet management platform for smarter cars and trucks](/assets/post-images/Fleet-managment-scaled.jpg)
We know a thing or two about making cars and trucks smarter. Over a period of 15 years, our software experts have made significant contributions to fleet management systems, telematics platforms and infotainment systems for passenger cars and trucks.
![Internships at Microdoc – We want to give students a chance to gain hands-on working experience](/assets/post-images/INTERNSHIPS-AT-MICRODOC-scaled.jpg)
Creating a positive and engaging working environment, that attracts and keeps employees, is an important ambition for MicroDoc. Our employees are our most important resources and as employer, we see it as our responsibility to continuously attract new talents and enable a great start into their careers. Our aim is to provide students with the opportunity to gain experience from working within ICT and explore what alternative specializations there are to pursue. The advantage of our internship is that they can do it in a safe environment and rely on a mentor that can guide them with their challenges.
![Graal VM - Even small devices deserve a great interface](/assets/post-images/graal-vm-4.jpg)
For devices that are not powerful enough to run a full feature browser or Android system, MicroDoc is developing a user interface framework directly integrated with the Graal virtual machine. Why? Because the number of small devices is increasing dramatically, and although they may be small and low powered they still deserve an up-to-date user interface.
![Java™ Virtual Machine Tool Interface](/assets/post-images/java-virtual-machine-tool-interface.png)
Tightly monitor your application using the JVM Tool Interface.
![The “One VM” Concept - towards the holy grail](/assets/post-images/graal-vm-3.jpg)
Would it be fair to say that the GraalVM is a step closer to the holy grail of polyglot programming? Yes, according to the virtual machine experts from MicroDoc. Here’s an overview of what the GraalVM can do for software developers.
![New virtual machine for the cars of tomorrow](/assets/post-images/graal-vm-2.jpg)
Cars are quickly converting into cyber centres on wheels, and buyers expect new features to be introduced just as fast as in their smartphones and consumer electronics. That puts tremendous pressure on car manufacturers. To relieve some of the pressure MicroDoc is now introducing GraalVM embedded, a virtual machine allowing for faster development cycles while retaining the stability and longevity required by the auto industry.
![Graal VM™ – the Swiss Army knife of virtual machines](/assets/post-images/graal-vm.jpg)
MicroDoc is introducing GraalVM to the embedded world. It is the Swiss Army knife of virtual machines. It can accelerate the startup of applications like a car’s rear view camera with more than a factor of 10. Furthermore it hosts multiple programming languages at the same time, can reduce memory usage dramatically, and frees you from taking care of complex software infrastructure issues.
![MicroDoc is re-elected to the Java Executive Committee](/assets/post-images/Java-community-process-executive-committee-member.png)
MicroDoc have been re-elected to sit on the Executive Committee for the Java Community Process. Together with 18 other companies like Oracle, Alibaba, IBM, Intel, SAP and Twitter, MicroDoc will have key role in shaping one of the most used software languages in the world.
![No Internet of Things without strong cyber security](/assets/post-images/a-computer-system-hacked-warning.jpeg)
The concept of IoT holds great potential: By connecting millions of devices to the internet we can save time and money and become more efficient, we can offer our customers more convenience, better service and much more. But no grand vision without a snake pit of problems: With the Internet of Things comes the Internet of Threats. We need to protect our new network-aware systems and devices. There will be no Internet of Things without a strong focus on cyber security.
![The 2020s: the decade of software-defined mobility](/assets/post-images/condition-monitoring-car.jpg)
Electrification, autonomous driving and all-embracing vehicle connectivity is fundamentally changing the way we move goods and people around, and the digitalisation of mobility has the potential to help us handle the huge challenges the world is facing regarding urbanisation, sustainability and climate change. No doubt, the 2020s will be the decade of software-defined mobility.
![Java One Sumission Accepted: Surviving Immature Technology in IoT [CON3761]](/assets/post-images/surviving-immature-technology-in-iot.jpg)
MicroDoc’s submission for the Java One presentation titled “Surviving Immature Technology in IoT” was accpeted by the program committee. Please read the abstract and stay tuned for for updates about time and location.
![MicroDoc signs strategic frame agreement with EnBW](/assets/post-images/MICRODOC-SIGNS-STRATEGIC-FRAME-AGREEMENT-WITH-ENBW.jpg)
EnBW, one of Europe’s leading integrated energy companies, and MicroDoc sign a strategic frame agreement for cooperation in software projects until 2020.
![MicroDoc Sportteam participates in Munich B2Run](/assets/post-images/MicroDoc-Sportteam-participates-in-Munich-B2Run.png)
MicroDoc Sportteam participated successfully in the 2017 Munich B2Run. The team was formed by staff from the Stuttgart and Munich office.
![MicroDoc team visits “Transport & Logistik” fair in Munich](/assets/post-images/MicroDoc-team-visits-Transport-Logistik-fair-in-Munich.png)
Part of MicroDoc’s telematics frontend development team went to the Transport & Logistik tradeshow in Munich to visit our customers today.
![MicroDoc renews sponsorship agreement with U19 Bike Team](/assets/post-images/MicroDoc-renews-sponsorship-agreement-with-U19-Bike-Team.png)
MicroDoc has renewed the sponsorship agreement with the U19 bike squad of “Team Auto Eder“. The team is managed by Ralph Denk, who also runs the porfessional World Tour Team “Bora-hansgrohe” with world champion Peter Sagen.
![CTO Hendrik Höfer will talk on “Smarter Solutions 2017” in Stockholm](/assets/post-images/CTO-Hendrik-Hofer-will-talk-on-Smarter-Solutions-2017-in-Stockholm.png)
Our CTO Hendrik Höfer will hold a presentation on Data Respons’ “Smarter Solutions 2017” event on March 9, 2017.