Revealed aspirations for forming an IoT ecosystem and developing the automotive sector

At the 'ARM Tech Symposia 2015' held last month, Product President Pete Hutton revealed ARM's specific status and plans regarding the IoT market through 'Shaping the Connected World'.

This is interpreted to mean that ARM, which accounts for over 90% of the mobile market, is actively expanding into the IoT market with confidence in the small and medium-sized sector. He put forward three keywords for IoT: connection (interoperability), security, and ecosystem.

Expressing anticipation for IoT, he stated, “Now, the ecosystem is not being produced in a limited manner centered on simple devices, but is being formed within the entire industry.” He added, “Various companies and industries are connected. As these changes accelerate, they are driving significant changes within the industry.”


He emphasized the importance of standardization that enables interconnection as a network. He stated that ARM actively participates in various standards-setting organizations and that the security of the data collected through this process must also be trusted. He mentioned 'mbed OS' and 'mbed TLS' as products.

ARM is also preparing to enter the automotive market, which is a key issue in IoT. President Hutton stated, “By 2019, approximately 40% of all vehicles in North America will be connected via LTE,” adding, “We are taking a holistic approach involving fuel efficiency using engine management systems and interconnections between vehicles and urban infrastructure,” and said, “We will aggressively target the automotive industry with a more integrated system.”

ARM has reached its 25th anniversary. This signifies solid cooperation with various partners. It is likely also the reason for the company's confidence that it is already unrivaled in building the IoT ecosystem.