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AgustaWestland Relies on Wind River for Revolutionary “Project Zero” Technology Incubator

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS • Wind River COTS platform for delivering safety-critical, integrated modular avionics applications selected for “Project Zero” tilt rotor technology incubator. • Wind River VxWorks 653 and Wind River Professional Services enable AgustaWestland to design, develop, build and test unmanned rotor craft in record time. • Company’s trusted software serves as key technology in countless unmanned systems around the globe.

ALAMEDA, Calif. – November 20, 2013 – Wind River®, a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, has announced that AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is using Wind River VxWorks® 653 Platform for its revolutionary “Project Zero” tilt rotor technology incubator.

"Project Zero" is an unmanned all-electric tilt rotor, designed to hover like a helicopter and convert to a fixed wing aircraft in forward flight, giving insight into the future of advanced rotorcraft. AgustaWestland’s technology incubator is the result of close collaboration between Finmeccanica companies, including Selex ES, which contributed to the starting phases of the project, its including Selex ES, which contributed to the starting implementation, and ultimately to its acceptance. Selex ES has designed and manufactured entirely new units such as: the Navigation Sensor Unit (NSU) and the Flight Control Computer (FCC), elements that are key to the avionics of Project Zero.

AgustaWestland turned to Wind River for its industry-leading VxWorks 653 product, a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platform for delivering safety-critical, integrated modular avionics (IMA) applications. Part of the Wind River portfolio of trusted systems, VxWorks 653 is compliant with ARINC 653, which implements ARINC 653 partitioning of applications. Using an open standards-based approach in conjunction with Wind River’s Professional Services team, AgustaWestland was able to design, develop, build and test its unmanned rotor craft in twelve months.

"Wind River’s proven solutions for avionics combined with its professional services expertise contributed to the development of Project Zero in record time with an innovative approach by leveraging market-leading technology," said Dr. James Wang, vice president of research and technology at AgustaWestland. "Wind River technology was selected because of its hard real-time, portability, reusability and robustness characteristics, and the company’s strong ecosystem helped us to save tremendous time in the development process."

"A testament to the power of open standards in aerospace systems, VxWorks 653 is used in over 300 programs, by over 165 customers and on over 60 aircraft," said Chip Downing, senior director of aerospace and defense at Wind River. "It is gratifying to know that Wind River products and services have enabled the development of yet another revolutionary unmanned vehicle, making it extremely easy to modify the system in order to support changes in customer requirements without impacting the overall robustness of the solution."

For more than three decades, Wind River has been a trusted advisor in the development of safety and mission-critical products. The company's reliable and secure software has served as a key technology for countless autonomous systems around the globe, including the Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity, Northrop Grumman X-47B, unmanned aircraft, CIRA’s FTB-1 reusable unmanned spacecraft, and the nEUROn Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle demonstrator, among others.

More information about Wind River VxWorks 653 Platform is available at www.windriver.com/ip-services/safety-and-certification.

For more information on Wind River’s technology leadership in unmanned systems visit www.windriver.com/

About Wind River
Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems. The company has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981, and its technology is found in more than 1 billion products. Wind River offers the industry's most comprehensive embedded software portfolio, supported by world-class global professional services and support and a broad partner ecosystem. Wind River delivers the technology and expertise that enables the innovation and deployment of safe, secure, and reliable intelligent systems. To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com.

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Wind River Updates Platform for Securing Critical Infrastructure

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Wind River VxWorks MILS Platform includes new multi-core features and security certification support.
  • Platform enables consolidation of high performance mixed-security level applications.
  • Wind River continues efforts to address evolving security needs for the development of trusted systems.

MILCOM, SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Nov. 18, 2013 — Wind River®, a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, today announced updates to its platform for securing critical infrastructure. Part of the Wind River product portfolio for trusted systems, the latest versions of Wind River VxWorks® MILS Platform include features for embedded systems on multi-core processors and a security evaluation evidence package for unicore-based systems that may undergo a high assurance, system-level security evaluation.

Built on a secure separation kernel that is compliant to the "U.S. Government Protection Profile for Separation Kernels in Environments Requiring High Robustness," version 1.03 (SKPP), VxWorks MILS Platform provides an operating runtime environment designed for systems having high security, high assurance, and high performance requirements. It significantly reduces costs by consolidating applications with mixed domains or security levels on a single hardware platform. VxWorks MILS Platform provides security by strictly enforcing time and space resource allocation, information flow control, and fault isolation so that the system will conform to the security policies as defined by its security architects and system integrators.

The VxWorks MILS Platform is capable of supporting multi-core processors for high performance and high scalability. In addition, for unicore-based security-critical systems that need to undergo a system-level security evaluation toward gaining an authorization to operation (ATO) or an accreditation, the platform offers a security evaluation evidence package based on the Common Criteria, the SKPP, and RTCA DO-178C (EUROCAE ED-12C) Design Assurance Level A.

"The VxWorks MILS Platform provides the ideal foundation on which to build multilevel secure (MLS) systems, cross-domain solutions (CDS) and other security-critical systems. It enables security-critical applications, carrying potentially confidential or mission-critical data, to coexist on the same system with medium- or low-security applications, which may connect to non-secure channels," said Paul Chen, senior director of product management at Wind River. "By sharing a single hardware platform among multiple applications, customers can significantly reduce the costs of the system by reducing size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements allowing devices and systems to be more cost effective to develop, deploy, operate, and maintain."

Wind River is exhibiting at MILCOM 2013, November 18—20 at booth no. 515.

More information about Wind River VxWorks MILS Platform is available at http://windriver.com/products/platforms/vxworks-mils/.

About Wind River
Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems. The company has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981, and its technology is found in more than 1 billion products. Wind River offers the industry's most comprehensive embedded software portfolio, supported by world-class global professional services and support and a broad partner ecosystem. Wind River delivers the technology and expertise that enables the innovation and deployment of safe, secure, and reliable intelligent systems. To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com.

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Wind River is a trademark or registered trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc. and its affiliates. Other names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Wind River to Showcase General Dynamics’ Secure Network Architecture and Processing Solution Running VxWorks MILS

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Nov. 13, 2013 — Wind River®, a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, will exhibit at MILCOM 2013, Nov. 18—Nov. 20 in San Diego, CA. Wind River will offer a range of demonstrations featuring its comprehensive portfolio of software solutions for advanced military communications, including solutions focused on device security, embedded system simulation, and embedded virtualization.

Wind River will showcase its VxWorks® MILS Platform powering General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems' Secure Network Architecture and Processing (SNAP) solution, an open architecture multilevel secure (MLS) infrastructure for collaborative tactical network operations. SNAP enables sharing of data at high bandwidths with low latency in a size, weight, and power (SWaP) constrained environment. Part of the Wind River product portfolio for trusted systems, VxWorks MILS Platform enables the development of multilevel secure systems and cross-domain solutions by providing high security, high robustness, and high performance on a shared compute platform.

Additional demonstrations and highlighted technologies at the Wind River booth, no. 515, will include:

  • Secure Devices Start with a Secure Foundation: This demonstration highlights the security features built into the VxWorks real-time operating system, and how security robustness testing can be accomplished with Wind River Simics® running on a simulated model of the Freescale T4240.

  • Smart Mobile Device Security: This demonstration shows how Wind River Solution Accelerators for Android, Security enable use of an open Android platform. In addition, it shows how Wind River embedded virtualization technology allows multiple guest operating systems to run on the same platform.

  • System Consolidation with Open Virtualization: This demonstration showcases Wind River open virtualization technology and how enterprise and embedded applications can be consolidated on advanced Intel® processors while maintaining high throughput and minimal latency with high-performance networking.


As the premier international conference for military communications, MILCOM gives the industry the opportunity to promote communications technologies and services to commanders from all branches of the armed forces, U.S. Department of Defense, federal government, and the heads of multinational forces from around the globe. More information about the conference can be found at www.milcom.org.

To learn more about Wind River aerospace and defense solutions, visit http://windriver.com/solutions/aerospace-defense/.

For more information about General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, visit www.gd-ais.com.

About Wind River
Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems. The company has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981, and its technology is found in more than 1 billion products. Wind River offers the industry's most comprehensive embedded software portfolio, supported by world-class global professional services and support and a broad partner ecosystem. Wind River delivers the technology and expertise that enables the innovation and deployment of safe, secure, and reliable intelligent systems. To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com.
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Wind River Delivers Android Expertise to Clarion AX1 Automotive IVI Device

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • New Clarion AX1 IVI device is based on a customized Android software platform from Wind River.
  • Clarion AX1 key features include Internet connectivity via smartphone tethering or mobile Wi-Fi devices and app store access for music and app downloads.
  • Auto IVI device makers and OEMs can leverage 20+ years of Wind River automotive experience, including software integration expertise, and extensive open source knowledge to speed their rate of innovation and time-to-market.

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Nov. 12, 2013 — Wind River®, a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, announced that Clarion Malaysia is using Wind River Android software and expertise in their new Clarion AX1 automotive in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) device.

As the connected car is becoming a more common reality, cars are quickly adopting new features to create a consumer electronics experience. Wind River provided Clarion with a customized Android software platform and software integration services to develop a high-quality IVI device that delivers greater connectivity and multimedia capabilities. Clarion Malaysia is a leading manufacturer of high-performance in-car entertainment systems.

In addition to more traditional IVI features such as AM/FM radio, GPS navigation and Bluetooth streaming, the Android-based Clarion AX1 includes leading-edge features such as the following:

  • Wi-Fi connectivity and portable hotspot/tethering capabilities for Internet connectivity on-the-go.

  • App store access to buy and download music using the Infogo online music store.

  • Compatibility with Android smartphones/tablets and iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads

  • Audio/video playback via USB and SD input.

  • Full HD to enjoy videos in 1080p

  • 6.5" capacitive multi-touch display

  • Rear camera input capability


"The consumer device experience is merging with the automobile. The automotive industry is changing faster than ever before and software is at the center of this transformation," said Georg Doll, vice president of automotive solutions at Wind River. "Companies can leverage Wind River’s unique mix of proven automotive, embedded, and open source expertise to address the evolving demands of the auto market and keep schedules and budgets on track. Whether it's to accommodate trends such as increasing connectivity to the cloud or the Internet of Things, Wind River can help customers quickly and successfully address these changes."

"With the advent of the Internet of Things, companies are seeking to deliver a richer and more connected experience in the car. As the in-vehicle experience is evolving, Clarion Malaysia is dedicated to delivering the latest automotive innovations in multimedia and connectivity," said T.K. Tan, managing director of Clarion Malaysia. "Given the increasing complexity of the automobile, it was essential to work with an expert like Wind River who can offer extensive auto industry and embedded software experience, and comprehensively support us at every step. The integration of hardware and software is highly complex and Wind River simplified the process and helped us meet our cost targets."

Wind River world-class professional services and global support help customers better manage the highly detailed requirements and complex project planning associated with the automotive industry. With over two decades of automotive industry experience, Wind River is an expert in handling intricate matters such as regulations and software integration, life cycle support, and testing and validation, while working closely with a dynamic partner ecosystem. Additionally, the company’s diverse automotive portfolio also includes Wind River Platform for Infotainment, Wind River Connectivity Solution Accelerator for iOS device connectivity, Android expertise, Tizen integration services, VxWorks®, tools such as Wind River Diab Compiler, and virtualization and hypervisor technologies.

For more information about the Clarion AX1 and Wind River and to see it in action, visit http://www.windriver.com/announces/customer-clarion/. For additional details about Wind River automotive solutions, visit http://www.windriver.com/solutions/automotive/.

About Wind River
Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel® Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems. The company has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981, and its technology is found in more than 1 billion products. Wind River offers the industry's most comprehensive embedded software portfolio supported by world-class global professional services and support, and a broad partner ecosystem. Wind River delivers the technology and expertise that enables the innovation and deployment of safe, secure, and reliable intelligent systems. To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com.
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Wind River Diab Compiler Achieves Automotive SPICE Level 2 and New Enhancements Speed Development for Safe Vehicle Systems

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Development process for Wind River Diab Compiler achieves Automotive SPICE Process Capability Level 2 certification.
  • New Wind River Diab Compiler ISO 26262 Qualification Kit guides customers in qualifying Diab Compiler for safety-related projects.
  • Diab Compiler adds support for Renesas RH850 family microcontrollers.

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Nov. 4, 2013 — Wind River®, a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, announced the release of the latest version of Wind River Diab Compiler and a qualification kit for the ISO 26262 automotive safety standard. Further expanding an already extensive list of supported architectures, Diab Compiler has added support for the Renesas RH850 family of automotive microcontrollers. Continuing the company’s commitment to helping customers deliver high quality results, the development process for Diab Compiler has been certified to Level 2 of the Automotive SPICE® process assessment model.

Diab Compiler is a software tool suite that includes a C/C++ compiler, an assembler, a linker, ANSI C and C++ libraries, and an instruction-set simulator that is OS-agnostic and supports a variety of processor architectures. Diab Compiler technology is widely used in mission-critical applications such as automotive, industrial, and aerospace and defense systems. Tested for quality and performance through millions of test cases, Diab Compiler helps customers meet the requirements of ISO 26262, a functional safety standard for road vehicles.

With its new Wind River Diab Compiler ISO 26262 Qualification Kit, Wind River delivers a model-based environment that helps customers tackle the challenges of ISO 26262 tool classification and qualification. It provides customers with greater guidance in using Diab Compiler in safety-related automotive projects.

The addition of the Renesas RH850 architecture to the Diab Compiler portfolio of automotive microcontroller support provides customers with even greater flexibility and opportunities to use the compiler across a wider range of automotive projects. The Renesas RH850 family of automotive microcontrollers offers high performance balanced with very low power consumption over a wide and scalable range of products.

As part of its ongoing commitment to address the increasingly complex quality requirements of automotive customers, Wind River has updated the development process for Diab Compiler, and this process has been certified to Level 2 of the Automotive SPICE process assessment model. Automotive SPICE is a framework for assessing software development processes for automotive applications. A team from Continental AG, a leading automotive industry supplier, conducted the most recent Automotive SPICE assessment.

"As cars become more sophisticated, taking measures to stay on top of the latest automotive quality and safety requirements is essential," said Achim Hoenow, head of software supplier quality management at Continental Automotive GmbH. "A significant and unique accomplishment among compiler technologies, Wind River Diab Compiler has achieved certification of their product development process to Level 2 of the Automotive SPICE model. We applaud Wind River’s consistent efforts to champion best practices that benefit the auto industry."

"The increasing complexity of automotive electronic systems and adoption of safety standards such as ISO 26262 requires the highest levels of software quality,” said Graham Morphew, director of product management of tools and lifecycle solutions at Wind River. "As the most reliable and mature compiler in the industry, Wind River Diab Compiler remains a proven technology in millions of devices. Whether it is the achievement of Automotive SPICE Level 2 or continuously growing our microcontroller support, Wind River is dedicated to arming customers with the critical elements and guidance to meet the demanding needs of the automotive industry."

More information about Wind River Diab Compiler is available at http://www.windriver.com/products/development-tools.

About Wind River
Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems. The company has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981, and its technology is found in more than 1 billion products. Wind River offers the industry's most comprehensive embedded software portfolio supported by world-class global professional services and support, and a broad partner ecosystem. Wind River delivers the technology and expertise that enables the innovation and deployment of safe, secure, and reliable intelligent systems. To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com.

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Wind River is a trademark or registered trademark of Wind River Systems, Inc. and its affiliates. Other names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Jessica Miller
Global Corporate Communications