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Wind River Launches Trade-In Program For Companies Currently Shipping Devices Running MontaVista Linux

ALAMEDA, Calif. — April 5, 2006 — Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced a new trade-in program for device manufacturers currently shipping devices running MontaVista Linux products. The Wind River MontaVista Trade-In Program offers a safe migration strategy for companies that commit to developing their next project on a Wind River device software platform. By opting into the new program, MontaVista Software customers have a safe migration path to the device software industry’s leading commercial grade Linux platforms including access to Wind River’s world-class support and professional services.

Wind River's trade-in program gives MontaVista's customers a bullet-proof way to bring their current projects onto the device software industry’s only commercial grade Linux platform," said John Bruggeman, chief marketing officer, Wind River. "Wind River is committed to delivering Linux-based DSO platforms that offer customers a comprehensive solution including an award-winning, Eclipse-based development suite and world-class professional services and support. The industry response we have received for our Linux approach has been extremely positive and we look forward to providing MontaVista customers with the benefits our Linux solutions deliver."

The Wind River MontaVista Trade-In Program provides a safe migration strategy for device manufacturers transitioning to Wind River Commercial Grade Linux offerings from MontaVista Linux products. As a key component of the program, Wind River will offer support to qualified MontaVista customers in the process of deploying a Wind River Linux platform, including access to Wind River’s worldwide support organization for the standard MontaVista kernel on currently shipping devices throughout the duration of their transition period. Customers opting into the program will also have access to Wind River's world-class professional services organization that can help them extend the capabilities of their project team.

For more information regarding Wind River's new trade-in program, customers can call 800-545-9463 or send email to inquiries@windriver.com. In addition, a free evaluation version of Wind River General Purpose Platform, Linux Edition 1.2 is now available on Wind River’s Product Evaluation Center at evaluation.windriver.com

About Wind River
Wind River is the global leader in device software optimization (DSO). Wind River enables companies to develop, run and manage device software faster, better, at lower cost and more reliably. Wind River platforms are pre-integrated, fully standardized enterprise-wide development solutions. They reduce effort, cost and risk and optimize quality and reliability at all phases of the device software development process from concept to deployed product.

Founded in 1981, Wind River is headquartered in Alameda, California, with operations worldwide. To learn more, visit Wind River at https://www.windriver.com or call 1-800-872-4977.

The Wind River logo is a trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc., and Wind River and VxWorks are registered trademarks of Wind River Systems, Inc. Other marks used herein are the property of the respective owners.

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Jessica Miller
Global Corporate Communications

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Wind River's Linux Platform to Support Intel's Family of Next Generation Application Processors for Handheld Devices

ALAMEDA, Calif., April 5 -- Wind River Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: WIND - News), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced that Wind River® Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, supporting Intel Corporation's newest processor family (codenamed Monahans) based on third generation Intel XScale® technology, is now sampling to customers. Wind River Professional Services will support the Monahans platform family with specific optimizations, helping device manufacturers improve time-to-revenue by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Wind River delivers unparalleled commercial grade Linux solutions, professional services and customer support in the DSO industry.

"As Intel rolls out the Monahans platform family to handheld device manufacturers, Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition delivers the optimizations and support these manufacturers require," said Barry Evans, general manager of Intel's Applications Processor Business Unit."

Wind River makes commercial grade quality a reality for customers with comprehensive solutions that include market-leading development and runtime products, world-class Linux professional services and global product support delivered via local technology experts. With over 20 years of industry experience, Wind River is the fastest growing and trusted commercial Linux device software provider. Device manufacturers powering their next-generation handheld devices with a processor from the Monahans platform family can leverage the platform's capability to develop, deploy and manage innovative, highly differentiated product offerings. Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition guarantees complete assurance from the only commercial grade quality platform offering a "pristine-source", fully tested and validated Linux 2.6 implementation and a cutting-edge Eclipse-based development suite.

Central to Wind River's position is the continued strength of Wind River Professional Services, as well as the Wind River Linux Services Practice. Wind River Linux Services Practice supports handheld device manufacturers building Linux-based products on Wind River solution. The group is comprised of an unmatched team of engineers with extensive experience delivering design, integration, and optimization services tailored to the needs of the open-source community. Combined with Wind River's customer education and support network, the Linux Services Practice improves time-to-revenue by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Customers can leverage Wind River's team of global experts as a resource to quickly and effectively extend the capabilities of their engineering organizations.

Wind River Professional Services also offers Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition extensions, including integration of the Monahans board support package (BSP) and customizations to better utilize the capabilities of the Monahans application processor family. Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition also provides full access to the company's worldwide support organization. At no extra charge, customers can leverage a variety of support channels to get the help they need when they need it and where they need it.

"The combination of Wind River's Linux platform support, unparalleled professional services expertise and worldwide support organization strengthens our position in the mobile handheld market," said John Bruggeman, chief marketing officer at Wind River. "Handheld device manufacturers interested in developing and running device software faster, better, at a lower cost and more reliably can look to the combination of Wind River and Intel technologies for their devices."

About Wind River
Wind River is the global leader in device software optimization (DSO). Wind River enables companies to develop, run and manage device software faster, better, at lower cost and more reliably. Wind River platforms are pre-integrated, fully standardized enterprise-wide development solutions. They reduce effort, cost and risk and optimize quality and reliability at all phases of the device software development process from concept to deployed product.

Founded in 1981, Wind River is headquartered in Alameda, California, with operations worldwide. To learn more, visit Wind River at https://www.windriver.com or call 1-800-872-4977.

NOTE: The Wind River logo is a trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc., and Wind River and VxWorks are registered trademarks of Wind River Systems, Inc. Other marks used herein are the property of the respective owners.

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Jessica Miller
Global Corporate Communications

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Wind River Platform for Safety Critical Devices To Power Indra Sistemas Aircraft Identification Project for A400M Military Aircraft

ALAMEDA, Calif. – April 3, 2006 – Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced that Indras Sistemas, Spain's leading information technology and defense systems company, has chosen Wind River® Platform for Safety Critical to serve as the foundation of an identification system for the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. Wind River's device software platform for safety critical applications delivers a certifiable commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that enables aerospace and defense (A&D) companies like Indras Sistemas to improve productivity and project delivery by eliminating the need to create and certify an OS or development suite for each new project.

"Indra will develop an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system designed to provide the A400M with secure identification capabilities when interrogated by other airborne platforms. This capability enables the aircraft to identify itself as a ‘friend' when they encounter other NATO aircraft," said Domingo Yanez, identification systems manager, Indra Sistemas. "The Wind River Platform for Safety Critical devices provides us with a solid base upon which we can address the safety and security needs of this mission critical application."

In order to remain competitive in today's competitive landscape aerospace and defense manufacturers need to optimize their device software development to provide new applications with unmatched levels of security. The Wind River Platform for Safety Critical provides an efficient environment for the development of certifiable systems and applications. Wind River delivers quality solutions that provide A&D manufacturers like Indra Sistemas with the tools they need to continue developing technology that distinguishes them from their competitors while lowering development costs.

The Wind River Platform for Safety Critical delivers the stringent foundation that aerospace and defense companies need to address the safety and security needs of mission-critical applications, as well as the portability and reusability requirements of non-critical applications. The platform offers commercial, off-the-shelf DO-178B certification evidence, and is backed by Wind River's 20+ years of device software optimization experience, a broad network of hardware and software partners, a world-class support organization and a specialized professional services team.

"Wind River's device software continues to gain momentum among safety-critical projects due to our platforms' ability to rapidly, efficiently and economically support standards-compliant applications," said Chip Downing, A&D industry marketing manager, Wind River. "We are very pleased to see Indra Sistemas is continuing to rely on Wind River as its DSO technology supplier to develop a wide range of equipments in this highly demanding market."

The Wind River logo is a trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc., and Wind River and VxWorks are registered trademarks of Wind River Systems, Inc. Other marks used herein are the property of the respective owners.

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Global Corporate Communications

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Wind River to Support Development of Military Communications Device by EADS CASA for Airbus A400M and MRTT Tanker

ALAMEDA, Calif. – April 3, 2006 – Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced that EADS-CASA / , the Spanish aerospace division of the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS), has selected Wind River® Platform for Safety Critical DO-178B as the foundation of its Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems (MIDS) Interface Computer (MIC) for the Airbus A400M aircraft and for the multi-role tanker transport aircrafts based in Airbus 330 platform (MRTT). This agreement marks EADS-CASA's continued commitment to Wind River's device software platform that has enabled a significant reduction in device development time. EADS-CASA has already standardized its internal software development efforts on Wind River's device software platforms and currently uses Wind River Platform for Safety Critical to develop other DO-178B certifiable systems.

"Throughout our history, EADS-CASA has consistently designed and manufactured aircraft that are competitive in the global aerospace market," said Enrique Martin Martinez, EADS-CASA/Military Transport Aircraft Division systems software manager, CASA. "Our previous experience building applications with Wind River device software, including Platform for Safety Critical has instilled in us the confidence that we can continue to develop certifiable equipment quickly and efficiently, increasing our teams' productivity."

The MIC is general purpose equipment for the Airbus A400M and MRTT programs, managing and exchanging all Link 16 data, which allows military aircraft, ships and army units to exchange tactical information in real-time between MIDS radio units and a secure military bus or network. EADS-CASA will develop the MIC using Wind River Platform for Safety Critical DO-178B on ARINC 600 equipment using PowerPC processors on compact PCI boards. Wind River Platform for Safety Critical DO-178B will enableEADS-CASA also to develop its own certifiable board support packages, a bootable operating system, bootloader and set of device drivers for all the devices on board.

Wind River Platform for Safety Critical DO-178B delivers the stringent foundation A&D companies need to address the safety aspects of mission-critical applications. Offering complete DO-178B certification evidence, the platform is based on the industry-leading VxWorks operating system and backed by Wind River's 20+ years of device software experience, a broad network of hardware and software partners, a world-class support organization and a specialized professional services team.

"Wind River Platform for Safety Critical delivers the rigorous basis that A&D companies need to address the safety aspects of their mission-critical applications," said Federico De Sario, region director of Southwestern Europe, Wind River. "By adopting Wind River, companies like EADS-CASA can benefit from our platforms' ability to develop standards-compliant applications quickly and efficiently. We are very pleased to EADS CASA is continuing to rely on Wind River as a key partner in meeting the challenges of this rapidly evolving market.

About Wind River
Wind River is the global leader in device software optimization (DSO). Wind River enables
companies to develop, run and manage device software faster, better, at a lower cost and more reliably. Wind River Platforms are pre-integrated, fully standardized enterprise-wide development solutions. They reduce effort, cost and risk, and optimize quality and reliability at all phases of the device software development process from concept to deployed product.

Founded in 1981, Wind River is headquartered in Alameda, California, with operations worldwide. To learn more, visit Wind River at https://www.windriver.com or call Wind River at 1-800-872-4977.

The Wind River logo is a trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc., and Wind River and VxWorks are registered trademarks of Wind River Systems, Inc. Other marks used herein are the property of the respective owners.

Contact Information
Jessica Miller
Global Corporate Communications