18 May, 2009

LynuxWorks to Exhibit at 2009 Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DODIIS) Worldwide Conference

2009-05-18T13:54:05+00:00

2009 DODIIS WORLDWIDE CONFERENCE (Booth 218)—Orlando, Fla., May 18, 2009—LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in embedded software, today announced that it will be exhibiting at the 2009 Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS) Worldwide Conference from May 17-21. LynuxWorks will be demonstrating its latest LynxSecure 3.0, a next-generation separation kernel and embedded hypervisor designed for high-assurance systems. LynxSecure 3.0 offers the unique ability to run fully virtualized guest operating systems such as Windows®, simultaneously on the same hardware as para-virtualized operating systems such as Linux® or the LynxOS RTOS®, with each running in its own secure partition. DoDIIS 2009 bills itself as an "empowering decision advantage" conference. The conference gathers key decision makers from the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), the Information Technology Industry and others who play a role in supporting the nation’s intelligence programs. The technology exposition portion of the conference promises to continue its reputation as one of the most significant technology showcases on the federal calendar. When: May 17-21, 2009 Where: 2009 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference World Center Marriott Orlando Orlando, Fla. For more information [...]

27 Apr, 2009

LynuxWorks Brings Virtualization Techniques to Medical Device Developers

2009-04-27T13:54:39+00:00

Medical conference workshop focuses on software and hardware virtualization, bringing security and increased functionality to the next generation of medical devices 12TH SOFTWARE DESIGN FOR MEDICAL DEVICES—PHILADELPHIA, April 27, 2009—LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in embedded software, today announced that the company will present an educational workshop on both software and hardware virtualization techniques at the 12th Software Design for Medical Devices conference on April 27 at the Hub Cira Center Diesel room in Philadelphia. At the workshop, LynuxWorks will give attendees an "under-the-hood" look at their LynxSecure separation kernel and embedded hypervisor, explain how the technology works, and demonstrate how it can help consolidate both hardware and software for multiple modes on a single system. In addition, LynuxWorks will discuss how an embedded hypervisor allows developers to easily migrate software applications to next-generation hardware, at the same time adding security functionality required for connected devices. The workshop will also touch on hardware techniques for efficient software virtualization and how implementing a virtualized platform today increases productivity and provides cost reductions in both the short- and long-term. This will show how a [...]

31 Mar, 2009

LynuxWorks’ Secure Separation Kernel Selected for U.S. Navy Common Display System Consoles

2009-03-31T13:58:08+00:00

LynxSecure separation kernel and hypervisor simultaneously runs diverse guest operating systems and provides state-of-the-art, multilevel security functions and the ability to rapidly insert new capabilities, providing the Navy with the best, most cost-effective solution EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE 2009 SAN JOSÉ, Calif., March 31, 2009—Further cementing its leadership in secure military systems, LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in embedded software, today announced that its LynxSecure separation kernel will be incorporated in the U.S. Navy's Common Display System (CDS) display. Part of the Navy's Open Architecture Computing Environment initiative, the $83 million CDS display console project will be rolled out in support of DDG1000 and Aegis Modernization. The LynxSecure separation kernel and hypervisor provides an environment in which multiple guest operating systems running at different security levels (e.g. Secret – Top Secret – Unclassified) will execute at the same time without compromising security, reliability or data integrity. This is critical because military systems such the CDS display console system require adherence to rigid high-assurance security requirements. Program plans include evaluation of LynxSecure to EAL-7 per the Common Criteria and the Separation Kernel Protection Profile. [...]

31 Mar, 2009

LynuxWorks Announces LynxSecure 3.0 Separation Kernel and Embedded Hypervisor for High-Assurance Systems

2009-03-31T13:57:30+00:00

New version introduces full virtualization of guest operating systems for ultimate flexibility and code reuse EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE 2009 SAN JOSÉ, Calif., March 31, 2009—Highlighting its continued leadership in aerospace and defense software, LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in the embedded software market, today announced LynxSecure 3.0, the latest version of its next-generation separation kernel and embedded hypervisor designed for high-assurance systems. LynxSecure 3.0 offers the ability to run fully virtualized guest operating systems simultaneously on the same hardware as para-virtualized and real-time operating systems, with each running in their own secure partition. Building on the success of LynxSecure 2.0, which is being used to develop applications in major military programs, LynxSecure adds the key component of full virtualization in its embedded hypervisor technology. Full virtualization means that guest operating systems can run unmodified on top of LynxSecure, allowing developers to build or port applications to run on a guest operating system where the sources are not available, or where it is impractical to modify the guest OS. LynxSecure 3.0 virtualizes the underlying hardware to enable multiple, heterogeneous operating systems (OS) to [...]

16 Mar, 2009

LynuxWorks Engineering Executive to Present at Multicore Expo 2009

2009-03-16T13:58:42+00:00

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., March 16, 2009 — Arun Subbarao, vice president of engineering at LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in embedded software, will present a paper on the challenges of multicore processor design on March 19 at Multicore Expo 2009. Subbarao's session, titled "Operating System and Hypervisor Considerations in Designing Multicore Solutions," will explore the obstacles software engineers face in the design of multicore systems and related applications and enumerate factors and solutions to be considered during development—specifically when transitioning from single core to multicore systems. Multicore Expo 2009, which runs from March 16-19 in Santa Clara, Calif., bills itself as "the only conference delivering real developer solutions for multicore and multiprocessing design." When: Thursday, March 19, 2009 Arun Subbarao, VP of Engineering, LynuxWorks, Inc. 11:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Presenter: Arun Subbarao, VP of Engineering, LynuxWorks, Inc. Session Title: "OS and Hypervisor Considerations in Designing Multicore Solutions" Where: Multicore Expo 2009 Santa Clara Convention Center Santa Clara, Calif. March 16-19, 2009 About LynuxWorks LynuxWorks, a world leader in the embedded software market, is committed to providing open and reliable real-time operating [...]

10 Mar, 2009

LynxOS 5.0 Enhances Curtiss-Wright Controls SVME/DMV-183 Data- and Digital Signal-Processing Board

2009-03-10T13:59:23+00:00

Board Support Package (BSP) enables Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) on PowerPC processors with AltiVec technology, providing higher throughput and better hardware utilization SAN JOSÉ, Calif., March 10, 2009 — LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in the embedded software market, today announced that Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing (NYSE: CW), a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX and CompactPCI products, has partnered with LynuxWorks to support the LynxOS 5.0 real-time operating system (RTOS) on its SVME/DMV-183 data- and digital signal-processing board. The SVME/DMV-183, Curtiss-Wright Controls' popular, industry-leading PowerPC®-based rugged, single-board computer, was developed specifically to meet the needs of harsh environments. With LynxOS 5.0's support of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) on the latest PowerPC processors with AltiVec™ technology, Curtiss-Wright Controls customers will be able to better utilize available hardware for faster data throughput when using the SVME/DMV-183. Today's announcement represents LynuxWorks' second generation POSIX-conformant and Linux-binary compatible operating system on Curtiss-Wright Controls' hardware platform. "We feel our customers will appreciate the new features LynuxWorks has designed into LynxOS 5.0," said Lynn Patterson, vice president and general manager of Modular Solutions, Curtiss-Wright Controls [...]

3 Mar, 2009

Esterel Technologies and LynuxWorks Form Partnership to Offer World-Class Critical Embedded Software Development Workflow for DO-178B/C Applications

2009-03-03T14:00:21+00:00

Integrated solution of Esterel SCADE and LynuxWorks LynxOS-178 enables model-based development and certified code generation to mission- and safety-critical application developers Elancourt, France and Nürnberg, Germany — March 3, 2009 — Esterel Technologies, the leading worldwide provider of model-based development solutions for mission- and safety-critical systems and LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in the embedded software market, have announced their alliance and intention to build a seamless environment for model-based development and deployment of mission- and safety-critical applications. "As we continue to increase our dominant position in model-based development for critical applications, our partnership with LynuxWorks is both a natural and necessary progression to address the growing demands of our customers. LynuxWorks has a special position in the critical embedded software industry and our support for the LynxOS-178 operating system will shorten time-to-certification under DO-178B/C for our respective clients," said Eric Bantegnie, President and CEO of Esterel. Out of the box, both the Esterel Technologies SCADE® family of products and the LynuxWorks LynxOS-178 operating system provide certified software and artifacts that fully satisfy DO-178B/C level A design-assurance objectives. "Our mutual customers, especially [...]

9 Feb, 2009

LynxSecure Embedded Hypervisor Demonstrated on Intel Core2 Duo Platform

2009-02-09T14:01:52+00:00

Preview shows three secure Linux partitions running on a single Intel Core2 Duo hardware platform utilizing its advanced virtualization features SAN JOSÉ, Calif. — Feb. 9, 2009 — LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in the embedded software market, today announced the availability of LynxSecure 2.0, a next-generation separation kernel and embedded hypervisor for high-assurance systems, on the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo processor-based systems. LynxSecure takes advantage of Intel's latest hardware-enhanced Intel Virtualization technology (Intel VT) to provide a standards-based, secure software platform for applications with low-, medium- and high-assurance requirements running concurrently on a single system. This meeting of two new technologies generated much interest when previewed with multiple operating systems being run simultaneously on a single Intel chipset with real-time performance and security applications being demonstrated. LynxSecure was designed from the ground up to offer a reliable, secure and extendable platform to meet the demanding needs of embedded software developers building complex systems that require application separation. Designers of military, aerospace, medical and financial systems can utilize the safety and security features offered in LynxSecure, and combined with Intel's latest processors [...]

9 Feb, 2009

LynuxWorks Joins EEMBC Hypervisor Workgroup in Leadership Role

2009-02-09T14:01:11+00:00

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — Feb. 9, 2009 — The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) today announced that LynuxWorks™ has joined the consortium's Hypervisor Subcommittee, which has unanimously elected Arun Subbarao, vice president of engineering at LynuxWorks, to serve as its chair. LynuxWorks is a supplier of embedded software and tools, including the recently introduced LynxSecure 2.0 separation kernel and embedded hypervisor. The EEMBC Hypervisor Subcommittee is working on a new set of benchmarks that will measure the contribution of hypervisors, also known as virtual machine managers, to performance, code size, and energy consumption in a wide range of embedded systems. "Hypervisors are rapidly growing in popularity for use in embedded applications such as mobile devices, telecomm equipment, consumer products, and automotive/industrial," said EEMBC President Markus Levy. "Having the participation of the technical experts of LynuxWorks, especially with their direct knowledge of the interaction of hypervisors and real-time operating systems, will help to ensure a robust and fair hypervisor benchmark suite." A hypervisor is a program that allows multiple operating systems or execution environments to run simultaneously on a single embedded processor. [...]

20 Jan, 2009

Kontron Dual-Core 3U CompactPCI CPU Board Now Supports LynxOS-SE RTOS

2009-01-20T14:02:39+00:00

Secure performance for "medium robustness" security applications Eching, Germany/San Diego, USA, January 20, 2009—Kontron, a global leader in Commercial-Off- The-Shelf (COTS) and custom embedded computing solutions, and LynuxWorks™ Inc., a world leader in the embedded software market, have announced support for LynuxWorks' LynxOS-SE 5.0 on Kontron's ITC-320 3U CompactPCI® CPU board, which is based on the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor. The combination of the Kontron ITC-320 with the LynxOS-SE 5.0 RTOS provides a secure computing solution that is ideally suited for "medium robustness" security applications as defined by the US Government. The Kontron ITC-320 series is a range of 3U CompactPCI® CPU boards using a high-performance and long-term available processing chipset from the Intel embedded architecture. The board with LynxOS-SE 5.0 is based on the 1.5 GHz Intel Core2 Duo LV processor. The use of Error Correction Code (ECC) DRAMs, the selection of components to ensure a long product life cycle and the layout of components to optimize cooling are part of the design methodology that ensure the Kontron ITC-320 optimally meets the requirements for secure applications in demanding environments. Furthermore, with [...]