According to Embedded Computing Design, the first day of embedded world North America 2025 saw the launch of Microservice Store, a secure marketplace specifically for embedded and IoT software. Murat Cakmak, CEO of ZAYA, announced the platform which enables a modular, architecture-agnostic approach where designers can publish independent microservices. The key promise is that product vendors can now securely integrate these software components into devices in weeks rather than years. The platform includes an integrated Security Manager that automates compliance with major cybersecurity standards including UK PSTI, EU Cyber Resilience Act, and US IoT Cybersecurity Labelling Framework. Microservice Store is now publicly accessible and offering free testing for developers, vendors, and industry partners.
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This feels like a potential game-changer for an industry that’s been notoriously difficult to innovate in. Embedded development has always moved at a glacial pace compared to web or mobile development. You’re talking about hardware constraints, certification requirements, and security concerns that make rapid iteration nearly impossible. Now we’re seeing what looks like an app store model applied to embedded systems. Basically, they’re trying to do for microcontrollers what Apple’s App Store did for smartphones.
The Security Question
Here’s the thing that caught my attention – they’re claiming CHERI-like protection even on resource-constrained devices like Arm Cortex-M0. That’s… ambitious. CHERI research has been about hardware-level security capabilities, and they’re saying they can achieve similar isolation through containerization on devices with minimal resources. I’m skeptical but intrigued. The automated compliance with all those major cybersecurity frameworks could be a huge selling point though. With regulations tightening globally, having that built-in could save manufacturers massive headaches.
Where This Could Lead
Think about the trajectory here. If this takes off, we could see embedded development become as collaborative and fast-moving as open source software. Instead of every company reinventing the wheel for basic functions like connectivity, sensor processing, or security protocols, they could just license proven components. But the big question remains: will the embedded world embrace this model? These are conservative industries where reliability trumps everything. They’ll need to see proven security and reliability before trusting third-party code in their devices.
Testing the Waters
The fact that they’re opening it up for free testing at microservicestore.com makes sense – they need to build critical mass. And launching at embedded world North America puts them in front of exactly the right audience. I’ll be watching to see what kind of microservices emerge first and whether major players in automotive, industrial, or medical devices start experimenting. This could either be the start of something huge or another interesting idea that never gains traction in a risk-averse industry.
