According to Embedded Computing Design, the first day of embedded world North America 2025 saw the official launch of Microservice Store, a secure marketplace specifically for embedded and IoT software. Murat Cakmak, CEO of ZAYA, announced the platform which introduces a modular, architecture-agnostic software model where designers can publish independent Microservices. The store’s integrated Security Manager provides complete lifecycle protocols from provisioning to runtime isolation while automating compliance with major cybersecurity standards including UK PSTI, EU Cyber Resilience Act, and US IoT Cybersecurity Labelling Framework. Using containerization and CHERI-like protection, it ensures each Microservice runs in its own secure ecosystem even on resource-constrained devices like Arm Cortex-M0. The platform is now open for public access with free testing available for developers, product vendors, and industry partners.
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What This Means
Here’s the thing about embedded development – it’s traditionally been slow and siloed. Companies building IoT devices often have to develop everything from scratch or deal with massive, monolithic software stacks. This new approach could actually change that dynamic. Basically, it’s treating embedded software like we treat smartphone apps – modular components that you can mix and match.
Security First Approach
The security angle is particularly interesting. They’re not just throwing software components into a marketplace and hoping for the best. The integrated Security Manager and containerization approach means each microservice runs in its own isolated environment. That’s crucial because let’s be honest – security has been the Achilles’ heel of IoT. With regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act coming down the pipeline, having automated compliance built-in could save companies massive headaches.
Developer Opportunities
For developers, this could open up entirely new revenue streams. Think about it – instead of being tied to one company or project, you could create specialized microservices that multiple device manufacturers use. The platform handles authentication, updates, and monitoring through their trusted cloud environment. That’s the kind of infrastructure that makes scalable software businesses possible in the embedded space.
Market Impact
Now, the big question is whether the industry will actually adopt this model. Embedded has always been more conservative than consumer tech. But if Microservice Store can deliver on its promise of reducing integration time from years to weeks, that’s a compelling value proposition. The timing is interesting too – launching at embedded world North America gives them immediate visibility with the right audience. I’m curious to see if this becomes the standard way we build embedded systems in the future or remains a niche approach.
