Features of DSO:

Methodology focuses on optimizing the software development needed for devices across products and projects.
Relieves the development and analysis tools for lowering the cost and time needed for applications. This directly helps in profitability and bringing in efficiency.
Concept looks to bring in the rich benefits of optimized high level language for embedded development.
Embraces the open standards.
Intellectual property reused in device software optimization.
Brings in a broad ecosystem of software and hardware.
Promotes a flexible and licensing model which is enterprise wide.
Promotes the standardization of processes, tools and technologies and integrated solutions.