The move means that Nordic becomes a full-stack enabler, bundling its ultra-low power silicon with software and cloud services in a package for developers and IoT punters.
According to Nordic, the deal gives it a platform that makes it quicker to build and roll out kit, while supposedly keeping it running smoothly with over-the-air software updates that don’t make the hardware spontaneously combust. It also reckons the whole thing means devs can get on with “innovation” instead of navigating the horror show that is most IoT ecosystems.
Memfault, which has carved out a niche flogging observability and update tools, is already embedded with many developers trying to keep their devices alive in the wild. Now, with Nordic’s nRF Cloud and hardware kit, Memfault’s cloud magic will apparently be sprinkled across everything.
Nordic Semiconductor chief exec Vegard Wollan said: “This acquisition is a declaration of intent. Together, we enable thousands of customers to continuously interact with millions of devices in the field.”
“We are setting a new standard in the global semiconductor landscape for integrating hardware, software, tools, and services. By combining Nordic’s ultra-low power wireless connectivity solutions with Memfault’s cloud services, we are making it faster, simpler, and more secure to develop, maintain, and improve connected products through their entire lifecycle.”
Memfault boss François Baldassari said: “Nordic’s world-class Systems-on-Chip, paired with Memfault’s cloud platform, creates an unmatched full-stack solution for connected products. We will free our customers and engineers to innovate while the platform guarantees reliability and insights for millions of products in the field.”
Nordic reckons this move sharpens its edge AI and security chops too, as more devices are shoved full of AI and regulators like the EU start caring about how secure your smart plug actually is.
The company says it won’t be stiffing existing Memfault customers who use other hardware either, and it promises Memfault’s cloud won’t become some Nordic-only lock-in trap. It’s pledging to chuck more cash at new features, device management tools, and AI-powered insights.
