Linux, as an open source operating system, brings both advantages and challenges to the development of medical devices. A significant pro is its cost-effectiveness: It eliminates licensing fees and allows resource allocation with greater efficiency. Linux also offers a high level of customization that enables developers to tailor the operating system to the specific requirements of diverse medical devices. This flexibility is crucial in the dynamic field of healthcare technology.

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A multinational corporation specializing in routers, switches, gateways, and other wide-ranging network infrastructure equipment wanted to enter the in-vehicle network infrastructure market. Company leaders saw an opportunity to gain significant market share with a first-mover strategy. However, their existing product line was based on proprietary technology that ran on optimized X86 Linux.

As the demand for connected, embedded, real-time devices continues to rise, developers face increasing challenges: driving innovation, meeting stringent product requirements, and achieving market success. According to DemandSage, the Internet of Things (IoT) market alone is projected to grow from 15 billion connected devices in 2024 to 30 billion by the end of the decade, encompassing emerging use cases in the medical, telecommunications, and industrial automation industries.