As PICMG’s 30th anniversary comes to a close, it’s worth reflecting on the incredible progress and momentum built over the past three decades. Today, we are a vibrant, diverse community of engineers and innovators with member companies from more than 20 countries. These organizations are responsible for expanding PICMG’s global influence, as well as the sustained adoption of PICMG specifications and products in key growth areas.
These growth areas include:
* IoT Expansion
* Edge Computing
* Automation and AI
* Security
The ongoing adoption of open standards is driven by the same core principles that have guided PICMG for three decades: flexibility, vendor-neutral competition (no lock-in), long lifecycle support, and security. We’re proud to support open standards in an embedded computing industry that is forecast to exceed $150 billion USD by 2030—where open standards alone represent about 30% of the market and hardware accounts for a significant portion of that $50 billion.
While we celebrate our successes, we also recognize that many of the early pioneers and members of PICMG are transitioning to new phases in their careers. We thank them for their invaluable contributions and have full confidence that the next generation of engineers will continue to carry forward their legacy of excellence and innovation.
Looking ahead, PICMG remains open to new members. We encourage organizations and companies to get involved, learn more about our work, and explore the many opportunities available to contribute to the future of embedded computing. Visit picmg.org or reach out to me directly at je**@pi***.org.
We’re excited for the next chapter in the PICMG journey.
Jess Isquith
President
PICMG
je**@pi***.org
