"Make" versus "buy" has long been a complex business decision in the embedded world. But not anymore. Today's embedded developer can fulfill a full range of performance, thermal, size, and cost requirements with boards based on Intel® architecture (IA) from a wide range of manufacturers. In terms of software development, this can be game-changing. It allows the use the same compilers and other software development tools developers are familiar with from working with other Intel® products. This white paper explores the advantages of off-the-shelf IA-based solutions and doing business with the wide range of board and solution providers within the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance.
