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Wind River Drives Next-Generation Innovation with Updates to VxWorks 653 Platform

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Latest version of VxWorks 653 includes support for multi-core silicon and partitioning enabling multi-supplier DO-178C certified platforms.
  • Company also announces support for Safety Base Profile of Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) Technical Standard.
  • VxWorks 653 used in over 325 programs by more than 185 customers in over 70 aircraft.

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Jan. 28, 2015 — Wind River®, a world leader in delivering software for intelligent connected systems, has released updates to VxWorks® 653, which include support for multi-core silicon and robust partitioning for applications that enable multilevel RTCA DO-178C certification. Additionally, Wind River has announced support for the Safety Base Profile of Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) 2.1 Technical Standard.

VxWorks 653 3.0 Multi-core Edition is an ARINC 653-compliant operating environment developed specifically to utilize the advantages of multi-core silicon architectures to provide greater flexibility, performance, and application consolidation, under strict ARINC 653 avionics software requirements. By utilizing multi-core separations and partitioning, this new consolidation platform allows customers to re-use legacy software while expanding functionality beyond what could be done with single-core silicon platforms.

This version of VxWorks 653 will also enable customers to integrate multiple software applications at different levels of safety from multiple application software suppliers on a shared compute platform. The robust safety partitioning and virtualization/separation capabilities of VxWorks 653–certified and validated in mission-critical avionics systems–also make it an optimal choice for critical industrial and transportation solutions.

Separately, Wind River has released Wind River VxWorks 653 2.5 Platform, which supports both the ARINC 653 standard and the Safety Base Profile of the FACE Technical Standard 2.1 from the FACE Consortium. The FACE Technical Standard provides guidelines for creating a common operating environment for applications across multiple Department of Defense avionics systems. VxWorks 653 Platform supports numerous open standards and allows customers to choose from a variety of APIs when developing their safety-critical airborne applications.

"With the two latest versions of VxWorks 653, not only are we enabling a shift toward adoption of multi-core silicon in the safety-critical market, but also strengthening our commitment to open standards and portability with support of the FACE Technical Standard," said Dinyar Dastoor, vice president of product management at Wind River. "These platform updates are allowing customers to utilize cutting-edge multi-core hardware and open standards to increase profitability, reduce risks, and address regulatory requirements."

Part of the Wind River product portfolio of safe and secure operating systems, VxWorks 653 is a COTS platform for delivering safety-critical, integrated modular avionics (IMA) applications. Used in over 325 programs by more than 185 customers in over 70 aircraft, VxWorks 653 is the platform of choice for a wide range of commercial, military, and space safety- and mission-critical programs, both manned and unmanned, around the globe. These include Airbus and Boeing military and commercial aircraft like the Airbus A400M and Boeing 787.

Wind River and Vector Software will be hosting a webcast, titled, "FAA Regulatory Guidance for Multi-core Usage in Certified Avionics Systems," on March 3. For more information and to register for the webcast, visit http://tinyurl.com/VxWorks653webcast.

More information about Wind River VxWorks 653 Platform is available at http://tinyurl.com/VxWorks653.

About Wind River
Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel® Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in delivering software for intelligent connected systems. The company has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981, and its technology is found in nearly 2 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 Receives 2014 M2M Evolution IoT Excellence Award

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Jan. 14, 2015 — Wind River®, a world leader in delivering software for intelligent connected systems, has been recognized with a 2014 M2M Evolution IoT Excellence Award for Wind River Edge Management System. The cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform enables devices to connect securely to a centralized console, providing device management and solution extensibility.

The 2014 M2M Evolution IoT Excellence Award, presented by TMC and Crossfire Media, honors innovative products that support the availability of information being deduced, inferred and directly gathered from sensors, systems and anything else that is supporting better business and personal decisions.

Edge Management System is a pre-integrated technology stack running from the device to the cloud. The Edge Management System agent enables cloud connectivity to facilitate capabilities such as data capture, rules-based data analysis and response, configuration, and file transfer. It allows customers to quickly build industry-specific IoT solutions and integrate disparate enterprise IT systems, utilizing API management. The cloud-based middleware runs from the embedded device up through the cloud to reduce time-to-market and total cost of ownership. Edge Management System is an integral part of Intel® IoT Platform, and supports a wide variety of hardware and operating systems, providing customers with maximum flexibility in IoT implementations.

"We are honored to receive this recognition, and pleased to deliver a product to market that is accelerating business transformation and allowing industries to realize the benefits of IoT," said Ido Sarig, vice president and general manager of IoT solutions at Wind River. "Wind River is applying its longstanding expertise as a leader in embedded technology to the IoT opportunity, and it is extremely gratifying to be recognized for our innovation in the space."

"It is my pleasure to recognize Wind River Edge Management System with a M2M Evolution IoT Excellence Award for its excellence in innovation," said Carl Ford, CEO & Community Developer, Crossfire Media. "As a leader in this rapidly evolving industry, I look forward to seeing Wind River’s future successes."

This recognition comes on the heels of Wind River winning the 2014 Carrier Network Virtualization Award for its Wind River Titanium Server, a carrier grade Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) infrastructure software solution.

Edge Management System is part of Wind River's comprehensive product portfolio that is ideally suited to address the emerging needs of the IoT, from the management of intelligent devices at the edge, to the gateway, into the network infrastructure, and up into the cloud.

For more information on Wind River Edge Management System, visit http://tinyurl.com/WREMS. To learn more about how Wind River is addressing the opportunities and challenges created by the Internet of Things, visit http://tinyurl.com/iotsite.

About Wind River
Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in delivering software for intelligent connected systems. The company has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981, and its technology is found in nearly 2 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. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Jessica Miller
Global Corporate Communications

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Wind River Showcases Connected Car Technologies at 2015 North American International Auto Show

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Wind River to demonstrate connected in-vehicle infotainment, including smartphone integration, and ECU consolidation solutions.
  • With its rich portfolio of automotive embedded software expertise and integration services, Wind River has a proven track record with hundreds of complex automotive projects.
  • Wind River booth will be located in Hall E at the NAIAS Technology Showcase during press and industry previews on Jan. 12-15.

NAIAS 2015, DETROIT, Mi. – Jan. 12, 2015 – Wind River®, a world leader in advanced automotive software solutions, will be demonstrating its portfolio of automotive technologies at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Wind River’s showcase highlights its advanced software solutions that enable automotive innovation for future generations of connected vehicles.

"Wind River has been a key contributor to the developments of the connected car for over a decade, and we’re committed to continue to grow our suite of advanced software solutions this year," said Michael Krutz, senior vice president of automotive solutions. "As we look at the challenges around safety and security emerging with the connected vehicle, Wind River is able to take its knowledge of mission-critical software – from space missions like the Mars Rover or commercial aviation aircrafts where failure is not an option – and apply them to the automobile to help car makers ensure safety while they increase value for the consumer."

Wind River demonstrations at NAIAS include the following:

  • Wind River Platform for Infotainment – a GENIVI 5.0-compliant, Linux Yocto Project-based in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) software platform that helps OEM and Tier 1 customers quickly overcome the complexity involved with creating connected, rich IVI systems.

  • Customizable Android-based IVI platform with advanced connectivity and multimedia capabilities such as hotspot/tethering and connection to cloud-based services, HD video reproduction, and multi-touch display.

  • Smartphone integration capabilities

  • Electronic control unit (ECU) consolidation and digital cluster display that highlights cost, space, weight, and power savings but also reduced complexity through shifting integration efforts from hardware to software.


The role of software has grown increasingly significant as automotive systems become more complex in order to meet evolving automotive market demands and certification requirements, especially with the new challenges that come from growing movements such as the connected vehicle, autonomous driving, and the Internet of Things. Automotive companies are increasingly seeking software and integration expertise.

"Few companies have Wind River’s unique mix of wide-ranging automotive industry and embedded software experience and proven technology portfolio. From advanced IVI to safe and secure ADAS technologies to autonomous driving, Wind River's extensive knowledge of design, software development, integration, lifecycle management services and its world-class support helps automotive OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers innovate and better manage the highly detailed requirements and certifications, complex software integration, and intricate project planning specific to the automotive industry," continued Krutz.

In addition to the GENIVI-compliant Platform for Infotainment, the Wind River automotive portfolio includes Wind River Diab Compiler, Wind River Workbench IDE, Wind River Simics® simulation software, Wind River Linux and VxWorks operating systems with add-on Safety, Security, and Virtualization Profiles, as well as multimedia, connectivity, and Android-based technologies. Wind River is also a founding member of the GENIVI Alliance, a non-profit industry alliance committed to driving the broad adoption of an IVI open-source development platform.

Furthermore, Wind River's global automotive software development and integration organization spans five continents and employs a vast assemblage of automotive focused engineers and technologists. The group includes a dedicated software development, system integration, and applications teams, as well as program management office team dedicated to developing and best practices for rapid development and deployment of high quality software solutions.

Located in Hall E at the Cobo Center in Detroit, the Technology Showcase at NAIAS is open January 12-15 for press and industry previews. The Technology Showcase is designed to highlight technologies that will impact connectivity, automation and efficiency in the next generations of vehicles. More information about Wind River’s presence at NAIAS 2015 is available at http://www.windriver.com/events/naias-2015/.

About Wind River
Wind River, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), is a world leader in delivering software for intelligent connected systems. The company has been pioneering computing inside embedded devices since 1981, and its technology is found in nearly 2 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. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact Information
Jessica Miller
Global Corporate Communications