Stephanie Van Ness

Stephanie  Van Ness

Stephanie is Assoc. Director of Marketing and Chief Storyteller at Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS), and its brands Boston UX and Boston.ai. A marcom strategist with one foot in classic creative and the other in the AI-enhanced future, she writes about UX design and tech innovations like gesture-controlled medical devices and autonomous vehicles. Stephanie holds a B.S. in journalism from Boston University, where she learned how to turn complex ideas into content people actually want to read. Her work appears in Embedded Computing Design, Medical Design & Outsourcing, Mass Device, Today’s Medical Developments, Medical Design Briefs, Medical Device + Diagnostics, Connected World, UX Collective and more.

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AI Threat Modeling for Faster FDA Compliance

Monday, June 9, 2025 - 12:37 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  cybersecurity, medical device

Cybersecurity is no longer simply a checklist – it's a design activity that spans the entire product lifecycle.

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AI is Here. We're Still in Charge.

Monday, May 12, 2025 - 11:30 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  Software Development

As AI transforms software development, creativity and UX design will outweigh coding, ensuring humans remain essential — at least for now.

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Implement Secure Boot and Filesystem Encryption in Embedded Systems

Friday, April 25, 2025 - 09:34 ">  •  By Lisandro Pérez Meyer, Stephanie Van Ness  •  cybersecurity, embedded systems

Cybersecurity is no longer something you tack on at the end — it’s as essential to your development process as hardware specs and UX.

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6 Reasons LVGL Excels as a Graphics Library for Embedded Medical Devices

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 08:27 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  medical device, embedded systems

Open-source graphics library LVGL may be the ideal choice for creating embedded medical device UIs.

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Is Flutter Suitable for Medical Device Software?

Monday, November 25, 2024 - 12:58 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness, David Poole  •  medical device, embedded systems

Here’s a look at the pros and cons of using Flutter to develop medical device software.

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Hardware Choice is Key: How to Pick the Right Platform for Your Project

Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 12:21 ">  •  By Lisandro Pérez Meyer, Stephanie Van Ness  •  embedded systems

Choosing the right board or System on Module (SoM) is no easy feat -- the sheer number of options can feel overwhelming. Here's context to help you make an informed choice.

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Microcontrollers: Unlocking Innovation in Embedded Systems

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - 10:29 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness, Brent Kerske  •  Software Development

As companies strive for innovation, leveraging microcontrollers has become essential for success.

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ICS Shines at Inaugural embedded world North America

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 13:54 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  embedded systems, Software Development, automotive IVI

Key takeaways from October's embedded world North America, held in the "Silicon Hills" of Austin, Texas.

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Unlocking the Potential of AI for Real-World Solutions

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:36 ">  •  By Jeff LeBlanc, Stephanie Van Ness  •  Innovation, embedded systems

ICS harnesses the power of AI to create solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but lay the foundation for tomorrow’s intelligent systems.

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Why You Need a Secure Product Development Framework for Medical Device Cybersecurity

Monday, July 1, 2024 - 11:13 ">  •  By Milton Yarberry, Stephanie Van Ness  •  medical device, cybersecurity

A Secure Product Development Framework is highlighted as a way of meeting QS regulations and FDA expectations.

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Qt vs. Flutter: Which Framework is Right for Your Embedded Project?

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 08:55 ">  •  By David Poole, Stephanie Van Ness  •  Qt, embedded systems

This comparison between the established Qt and the emerging Flutter prompts the question: which framework aligns best with the needs of your project?

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Key Takeaways from 2024 Embedded World

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 11:43 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  embedded systems, Software Development

With the 2024 Embedded World Exhibition & Conference in the rear view, here are some key impressions from the ICS team around the future of embedded development.

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8 SBOM Best Practices for Medical Device Manufacturers

Monday, April 15, 2024 - 10:55 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness, Milton Yarberry  •  medical device

A proactive approach to SBOM creation by medical device makers will contribute to a safer and more resilient healthcare ecosystem.

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SaMD vs. SiMD: Do You Know the Difference?

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 09:41 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  SaMD, medical device

Though the terms SaMD and SiMD are often used interchangeably, understanding their nuances is crucial for navigating compliance.

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Best UX Writing Practices for Digital Health Chatbot Dialogue

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 09:24 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  UX, Health, Medical

Chatbots elevate the patient experience by delivering heightened personalization, real-time information, improved accessibility, and valuable support.

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Creating an Exciting New UI for Automotive Grade Linux IVI

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 11:45 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  automotive IVI

To showcase Automotive Grade Linux at CES, ICS created an intuitive UI with reference applications and instrument cluster based on embedded Flutter code from Toyota.

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UX for Small Embedded IOT and Medical Device Screens

Monday, October 30, 2023 - 12:55 ">  •  By Dorothy Shamonsky, Ph.D., Stephanie Van Ness  •  UX Design, designing for embedded, medical device

Small embedded screens are significantly different to design for than smartphones.

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Navigating New Medical Device Cybersecurity Rules

Friday, September 29, 2023 - 09:53 ">  •  By Milton Yarberry, Stephanie Van Ness  •  cybersecurity, medical device

With cyber threats aimed at healthcare on the rise, the FDA has tightened requirements for device makers. We help you make sense of the new rules.

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5 Things to Understand Before Building a Linux-Based Embedded Device

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 11:57 ">  •  By Lisandro Pérez Meyer, Stephanie Van Ness  •  Linux, embedded systems

Master these elements to successfully move from working prototype to Minimum Viable Product.

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Is Linux OS the Right Platform for Your Medical Device?

Monday, March 6, 2023 - 13:46 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness, Lisandro Pérez Meyer  •  Linux, medical device

If you’re thinking about making the move to Linux for your medtech, here’s a look at some pros and cons.

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Does ChatGPT Have a Role in Medical Device Software Development?

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 11:29 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness  •  medical device

The next five years will be a race among manufacturers to add intelligence to everything.

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Which Software Testing Method is Right for Your Project?

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 08:05 ">  •  By Stephanie Van Ness, Jay Noble  •  Testing, Software Development

The key to effective software testing is striking the right balance between automation and manual testing methods.

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Is Outsourcing Software Testing Right for Your Organization?

Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 13:33 ">  •  By Jay Noble, Stephanie Van Ness  •  Testing, Software Development

Outsourcing QA can be a smart decision in terms of accelerated time to market, enhanced flexibility and greater objectivity.

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Don’t Let Poor Communication Derail Software Testing

Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 08:32 ">  •  By Jay Noble, Stephanie Van Ness  •  Testing, Software Development

For higher-quality code and better products, close any gaps between stakeholders.

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Creating Digital Twin Training Solutions in VR for Medical Devices

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 09:08 ">  •  By Jeff LeBlanc, Stephanie Van Ness  •  medical device, VR

Industries from medical to automotive rely on virtual versions of complex systems for simulation and training.  

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Prioritizing Discovery Research is Essential to Project Success

Monday, July 25, 2022 - 12:46 ">  •  By Nicole Rosenberg, Stephanie Van Ness  •  UX, product design

Up-front research provides critical insight that can serve as the solid foundation on which to build your design strategy.

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Choosing the Right IoT Fleet Management System: A Look at Torizon, Balena and Mender

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 09:45 ">  •  By Sergei Zheleznov, Stephanie Van Ness  •  Fleet Management, IoT

The right solution can safeguard the management viability of your connected-device fleet.

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Provisioning Strategies for IoT Device Fleet Management  

Monday, May 23, 2022 - 10:14 ">  •  By Sergei Zheleznov, Stephanie Van Ness  •  Fleet Management, AWS, IoT

Your OTA platform and the cloud must coexist in a single ecosystem to manage the full cycle of IoT device fleets.

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