GD32 collaborates with Amazon AWS to build an embedded cloud platform

On May 28, 2020, in order to fully leverage the leading advantages of both parties in the field of embedded hardware and IoT cloud, Zhaoyi Innovation GD32 MCU officially joined forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to jointly build an embedded cloud platform, bringing the breadth and depth of AWS cloud services, global coverage, and rich and mature operating experience to the developers of GD32 MCU. From now on, using GD32 Arm core MCU with Amazon FreeRTOS can quickly connect to AWS. As part of the collaboration plan, AWS has also launched device certification based on GD32 MCU on its official website, and all code can be downloaded for free from the open-source hosting website GitHub.

5G、 New technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things are gradually integrating into people's daily production and life. The world is also accelerating the construction of digital infrastructure represented by artificial intelligence, data centers, industrial Internet, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing. Amazon Web Services Cloud (AWS) is the pioneer and leader in global cloud computing, providing computing power, database storage, content delivery, and other services to businesses and individuals. AWS has millions of customers worldwide and generated over $35 billion in revenue in 2019.

According to data from the authoritative market research firm Synergy Research Group in the United States, Amazon Web Services continues to maintain its leading position with a market share of 33%. AWS's cloud infrastructure covers almost the world, with 210 edge sites located in 78 cities across 37 countries/regions worldwide. In China, services are provided by the AWS China (Beijing) region operated by Halo New Network and the AWS China (Ningxia) region operated by Xiyun Data. AWS provides over 175 cloud services, covering 19 categories including computing, storage, databases, networking, big data analytics, robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, IoT, security, virtual reality and augmented reality, media (audio and video), satellite, quantum technology, and more.

Han Jun, Director of Manufacturing Business Development for Amazon AWS China Northern Region, said, "We are delighted to work together with the innovative GD32 MCU from Zhaoyi. The cooperation between the two parties has already made a very good start. We will continue to coordinate resources closely with the technical teams of AWS and GD32 to help users better use various AWS services. We will actively expand upstream and downstream industrial and ecological cooperation, and jointly launch a series of IoT solutions for terminal applications such as smart parks, new energy control, digital agriculture, and smart homes

Jin Guangyi, Product Marketing Director of Zhaoyi Innovation, said, "As a leader in the Chinese MCU market, Zhaoyi Innovation is constantly enriching the development and application ecosystem of its products, and working together with Amazon AWS to provide industry-leading technology and services. Our newly launched embedded cloud platform can help global developers of GD32 quickly and securely connect to AWS. By configuring Amazon FreeRTOS, all necessary drivers, network stack, and component libraries, it is easy to create IoT applications

In the future when we are full of data everywhere, there will be billions of devices connected to the Internet, so faster and more reliable data processing will become crucial. The reason why customers go to the cloud is mainly based on the flexibility, convenience, elasticity, and cost considerations brought by cloud computing. Edge computing enables data to be processed at the nearest end, enhances real-time control, and reduces the need to transfer data back and forth between cloud ends. Cloud computing and edge computing are shaping the future of the Internet of Things (IoT). This combination has brought stability and scalability to connected devices in the IoT network. As the core component of edge computing technology hardware, MCU can implement control on the full data link from device end to cloud end, and will be further developed both in market scale and technology. It is in this context that, relying on the IoT software and hardware ecosystem jointly built by both parties, we look to the future development of the IoT industry and accelerate industrial innovation.

Regarding AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform under Amazon that provides comprehensive, on-demand, and secure cloud services for individuals and organizations to build, enhance, and facilitate business applications. AWS provides a wide range of very useful service packages that can generate highly dynamic applications when working together and collaborating with each other. AWS enables users to create applications on the cloud, store data on the database cloud, and distribute and deploy applications on cloud servers using its wide range of products.

About GD32 MCU

Zhaoyi Innovation GD32 MCU is a leader in China's high-performance general-purpose microcontroller field and the largest Arm in China ®  MCU family, the first Arm launched in China ®  Cortex ®- M3、Cortex ®- M4 and Cortex ®- The M23 core general-purpose MCU product series has developed into the mainstream choice in the Chinese 32-bit general-purpose MCU market. And with a cumulative shipment volume of over 300 million pieces, a customer base of over 20000, and over 350 product choices across 24 series, it has consistently ranked among the top in the market in terms of wide application coverage. Zhaoyi Innovation GD32 MCU is also Arm ® The first batch of partners in China for the University Program (AUP) Arm ®  mbed ™  IoT platform ecosystem partner and the title sponsor of the "Zhaoyi Innovation Cup" China Graduate Electronic Design Competition. GD32 aims to create a blueprint for the development of an "MCU department store", providing users with the most comprehensive system level product and solution support, building an intelligent development platform and a complete product application ecosystem.

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