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Connected Wearables

Every Second Counts: What World Cup Soccer and Medical Device Software Have in Common

From World Cup soccer to FDA-regulated medical devices, this blog highlights how accurate data, reliable systems, and strong cybersecurity help support better decisions when every second counts.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Connected Wearables

The Technology Powering the World’s Greatest Athletes

What medical-grade solutions are shaping the future of elite performance, and how do we keep sensitive athlete data secure while turning it into smarter insights for recovery, performance, and care?

Emilie Petrozzi

Connected Wearables

Decoding Stress with Medical-Grade Solutions

Discover how connected medical-grade technology is transforming stress tracking into real, actionable health insights.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Join us as we dive into the LSI experience through the lens of a first-time attendee in Dana Point, California.

Emilie Petrozzi

Connected Wearables

Impact of Wearables as Continuous Insight Models

Part 2 of our blog series explains where we've seen the biggest impact of wearables as continuous insight models.

Emilie Petrozzi

Connected Wearables

Wearables as Continuous Insight Models in Healthcare

Modern medical wearables are evolving from single-purpose devices into cloud-connected platforms that deliver continuous, personalized clinical insight over time.

Emilie Petrozzi

Medical Application Trends Seen in 2025

Discover the top 6 medical application trends seen in 2025.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Project Management

Building Successful Software Partnerships: Lessons from 2025

Do you know what it takes to create successful partnerships in software development? We're sharing our top four takeaways in our latest blog.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Medical Device Security with CypherMed Cloud

CypherMed Cloud empowers developers with the tools they need to seamlessly navigate the complexities of cloud integration for medical devices.

Emilie Petrozzi

Mobile Medical Apps

Separating Myth from Fact in Medical Device Apps

Debunk the most common myths about Medical Device Apps.

Emilie Petrozzi

Navigating the FDA’s Updated Cybersecurity Guidance for Medical Devices: What Manufacturers Need to Know

Discussing the newly released FDA Cybersecurity in Medical Devices Guidance.

Project Management

Agile in Medical Device Software Development: A Project Manager's Perspective

Why we use Agile to manage and execute our projects in a flexible, collaborative, and customer-focused way.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Mobile Medical Apps

From Your Pocket to the Clinic: Powering Medtech with Your Phone

With the right design and regulatory compliance, mobile phones are increasingly being used in roles traditionally filled by regulated medical devices.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Project Management

Quality Is at the Heart of What We Do

Discover how Promenade Software maintains quality and ensures success with every project we take on.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

The Cybersecurity Gap Analysis

Promenade President Frances Cohen highlights the importance of conducting a cybersecurity gap analysis.

Promenade Software Wins The Sustainability Contest at MD&M West 2025

Promenade Software wins this years Sustainability Contest at the MD&M West 2025 Expo!

Emilie Petrozzi

2025 Medical Software Trends: A Look Ahead

Take a look at the key trends we expect to shape the Medical Software Landscape in 2025.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Mobile Medical Apps

Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Rise of Medical Device Apps in 2024

Discover how medical device apps are changing the game in healthcare!

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Project Management

Top 5 Suggestions When Working With Software Service Providers

Learn the top 5 tips for working successfully with your software service provider.

Mobile Medical Apps

Connected Wearables and Mobile Apps: Transforming Healthcare with Medical Device Software

What are the benefits of connected wearables and can they keep up with the ever evolving world of healthcare?

Roxana Greenman, PhD

The Importance of Penetration Testing in Connected Medical Devices

Discover the importance of penetration testing as medical devices connect more with healthcare systems.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Threat Modeling

Learn how our threat modeling method can help you secure medical devices and comply with new FDA guidelines.

Medical Web Apps

The Future of Medical Devices: Harnessing the Power of Web Applications

What are the top benefits of medical web apps, and how can we help with yours?

Roxana Greenman, PhD

The Cybersecurity Management Plan

What are the components of a strong Cybersecurity Management Plan?

User Stories versus Software Requirements

The pros and cons of User Stories vs the pros and cons of Traditional Software Requirements

Mobile Medical Apps

Companion Apps Enhance Medical Devices

A brief summary of how Companion Apps are bridging the gap between medical devices and patients. Discover the top six reasons why Companion Apps are redefining patient engagement with medical devices.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Writing Secure Mobile Apps

A brief summary of the important and often forgotten security controls when building Mobile Apps; with a focus on medical devices.

New FDA Cybersecurity Premarket Submission Requirements

Discussion of some of the major components of the September 2023 FDA Final Guidance for Cybersecurity.

The Cost of a Healthcare Cybersecurity Attack

A brief summary of the financial costs related to a healthcare cybersecurity breach, as well as some methods healthcare organizations are applying to protect themselves

Why You Should Have Your New Electronic Design Professionally Reviewed

Details about the procedure of reviewing electrical design, the problems it solves & avoids, and why it's an invaluable step in your device design process

Thoughts on the June 2023 FDA Software Guidance

A brief summary of the FDA's June 2023 Software Guidance, as well as some personal thoughts on the changes it brings

Top 10 Things Learned in 10 Years

To celebrate 10 years as a company, our founder and CEO Frances Cohen shares her 10 top lessons learned over the last 10 years:

Getting Serious With AWS IoT Core

An intimate follow-up to our February blog on AWS IoT Core

Navigating the Cloud: Developing Medical Device Cloud Software

The different stages of developing cloud applications, as well as tips and best practice advice

Cybersecurity and the Omnibus Appropriations Act

A brief overview of how the act may affect medical device manufacturers

Unleash the Power of IoT: A Beginner's Guide to AWS IoT Core

What is AWS IoT Core, why is it significant, and what are its benefits?

Mobile Application Secure Architecture

What are some of the ways we prioritize security during the development stage?

Medical Device Software

Mobile Medical Applications

What is a mobile medical app, and what are some examples? What is it about them that makes them so widely used, and what are some possible downsides to consider?

CyberMed∙Cloud: The Medical Device Manufacturer's Best Friend

What is CyberMed∙Cloud, and what are its benefits?

Software Technologies

The Top 5 Tenets for Writing Robust Firmware

Our 5 main tenets to resolve intermittent bugs

8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting AWS

A short list of tips and important considerations that’ll hopefully save you some time and money

Bluetooth Vulnerability Analysis

‍Checking for unresolved CVEs in your system’s Bluetooth SoC is both important and a bit challenging. It should not be overlooked.

Software Technologies

Expanding Device Connectivity to a Smartphone or Tablet

Bring new life to your existing device without major changes.

Medical Device Software

Expanding Markets Through Pay-Per-Use

The pay-per-use model has refined the entrance of devices in the market, catering to both device manufacturers and users.

Chinyere Chambers

Medical Device Software

Start Your Project Already Half Done with Promenade Frameworks

This blog dives below the surface, expanding on the frameworks and tools that comprise the essential supportive base that starts your project half done.

Medical Device Software

The Adoption of Telemedicine and the Cloud

Medical device companies should be aware that the cloud is the future of telemedicine devices

Chinyere Chambers

Project Management

Meeting The Demands of Rapid Development

This blog dives into the strategies that are most vital during rapid development.

Chinyere Chambers

How the Internet of Things (IoT) is Shaping Medical Devices

Discussing the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the importance of the interconnectedness of medical devices.

Chinyere Chambers

Software Technologies

Categories of Telemedicine Software Solutions

Explore the three main forms of telemedicine software solutions and the advantages of this technology.

Chinyere Chambers

Why Cybersecurity is so Important in the Medical Device Industry

Like all technologies, anytime a medical device has software, vigilance is required as they become vulnerable to cybersecurity threats and attacks.

How Cloud Computing Will Impact the Healthcare Industry

This blog discusses how the expansion of cloud computing will affect the various aspects of the healthcare industry.

Chinyere Chambers

Medical Device Software

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning In Healthcare

This post discusses AI and ML examples and applications that are in use today.

Medical Device Software

Software As A Medical Device (SaMD) Regulatory Considerations

The extraordinary rise of SaMD devices provides great opportunities for manufacturers. This post will delve into the regulatory requirements of this class of device.

Medical Device Industry Trends in 2020

As the industry expands, medical device industry trends reflect the implacable pace of innovation and growth impacting all aspects of the industry.

Chinyere Chambers

How COVID-19 is Impacting the Medical Device Industry

COVID-19 has greatly challenged the medical and healthcare communities. We discuss the supply chain challenges in the Medical Device industry.

Medical Device Software

Re-evaluating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2020

As technology continues to advance, yesterday’s impractical AI becomes today’s real solutions.

Promenade Software, Inc. Launches CyberMed•Cloud

Promenade Software, Inc. a Software Development Company announces its newly released CyberMed⋅Cloud Solution.

Project Management

Good Management Makes Good Standups, Even Remotely

Stand-up meetings, on-site or remotely, are a crucial tool to keep the development team well-communicated and in sync.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Medical Device Software

Bluetooth Cybersecurity and Sweyntooth

A new class of Bluetooth vulnerabilities called SweynTooth has been disclosed. What can be done to protect your devices?

Project Management

Agile Strategy for Release Management

There are many advantages of using Agile practices and this article discusses the use and benefits for Release Management.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Project Management

The Importance of Medical Device Project Management

In this article, we discuss the role of the PM for successful Medical Device Product Development.

Roxana Greenman, PhD

Medical Device Software

IVD Software Development for Devices

Like an iceberg, the biggest part of software development for IVD devices is lurking beneath the surface.

Software Technologies

Securing BLE for Medical Devices

Communicating via BLE to a medical device is becoming more the norm than the exception. We discuss how to make sure the connection is secure.

Software Testing

Testing System Response to a Sensor Failure

Sensors can fail, or report an environment hard to create in a lab. We discuss creating a simulated sensor on Promenade’s HiL system (PHiL).

Year in review - 2018 Software Regulatory

This post is a presentation given to the Orange County Regulatory Affairs (OCRA) for their year in review.

Using Agile Scrum for the Development of Medical Devices

Medical device development using Agile Scrum, its acceptance with the FDA, how TIR45 maps Agile Scrum to IEC 62304, and its goals/advantages.

Medical Device Software

CBOM/SBOM - Create a Cybersecurity Bill of Materials

This article addresses what a Cybersecurity Bill of Materials (CBOM/SBOM) is, why you need one, and how to create one.

Writing Good Software Requirements

Writing good software requirements is hard. This post covers how to write a good SRS.

Software Technologies

An Introduction to Bluetooth Connectivity

This article describes the basics of Bluetooth and Bluetooth Smart (BLE), and how to connect Linux based devices to mobile platforms.

The FDA and Postmarket Cybersecurity

Summary of Postmarket Cyber Security in Medical Devices and the FDA's new guidance.

Software Technologies

Automated Vulnerability Alerts for Embedded Linux

How to run automated checking of 3rd party packages for known vulnerabilities and integrating that into your Continuous Integration System (CI).

FDA and IEC 62304 Software Documentation

This post summarizes how to satisfy both FDA guidance and IEC 62304 for your software regulatory submission.

Medical Device Software

A Holistic Approach To Software Outsourcing

A holistic approach to software outsourcing and things to consider when choosing a partner for development of your device's software.

IEC 62304 Hazard Analysis Demystified

In this article, we demystify the IEC 62304 Hazard Analysis and get a couple of IEC 62304 concepts under your belt.

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