Intelligent embedded systems and devices that produce and consume information are the basis for innovative new products that make informed decisions to improve our everyday lives. While these products span every market, including medical devices, industrial automation, home automation, appliances, automotive, and many more, their defining characteristic is the capacity to both collect and process data. Robust hardware and software solutions are required to develop these products, starting with the microprocessor and database software that is essential for the IoT device to collect data, analyze information, and make smart decisions.