Smart products are becoming an important part of modern business and everyday life. Industrial machines, medical equipment, consumer electronics, and connected devices can now collect information, process events, communicate with digital platforms, and respond to changing conditions. Behind many of these capabilities is the combination of embedded systems and cloud technologies.

Embedded systems provide the intelligence required inside a physical product. They typically include processors, sensors, firmware, communication interfaces, and software designed for specific functions. Sensors can capture information such as temperature, pressure, vibration, motion, or energy consumption. The embedded software processes this information and can make decisions locally.