AdventNet Inc Forms Alliance with QNX Software Systems Ltd.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2003 Partnering with QNX A multiuser, multitasking, real time operating system for PCs from QNX Software Systems, Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario (www.qnx.com), that is noted for its low-memory requirement and rapid response. Similar to Unix, it has been in use since the early 1980s. , AdventNet Strengthens Position in Agent Development Environment for Embedded Platforms AdventNet Inc., the leading provider of standards-based management software for applications and networks, and QNX Software Systems, a leading global provider of real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. (RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. ) technology, have partnered to address the requirements of agent developers who use the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) RTOS. AdventNet Agent Toolkit C Edition is an ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. C-based rapid prototyping and development tool for building SNMP agents, TL1 agents, CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. agents, and multi-protocol agents with SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. , TL1, CLI, and HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. adaptors. It offers an end-to-end development platform to compile, test, and develop agents with a minimal footprint. The QNX Neutrino RTOS provides an ultra-reliable microkernel architecture with predictable real-time performance, robust memory protection, field upgradability, massive scalability, distributed processing, POSIX-based portability, and a high-performance embeddable windowing system, all perfected from over 20 years of use in mission-critical environments. The QNX Neutrino RTOS targets the most popular CPUs and boards in the embedded market. "We are pleased to partner with QNX Neutrino to provide our affordable, standards-based, multi-protocol agent development environment for their widely accepted embedded platform. The AdventNet Agent Tookit C Edition product has been successfully deployed by many leading OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers. With our support for the QNX Neutrino platform, we are further extending our reach," said Sridhar Vembu, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AdventNet. "The remote monitoring and configuration enabled by the AdventNet Agent Toolkit complements QNX Neutrino's dynamic architecture, which allows virtually any software component to be remotely started, stopped, or replaced on demand," said Linda Campbell, director of strategic alliances at QNX Software Systems. "Moreover, the toolkit's low cost and small memory footprint make it a viable option for a variety of resource-constrained embedded systems." About AdventNet Enabling Management Your Way(TM) AdventNet provides affordable software for management and provisioning of complex networks, systems and IT applications. With a broad product portfolio and an active customer base ranging from enterprises, equipment vendors and service providers, AdventNet has emerged as a very affordable and high-quality alternative to expensive software that is common in this industry. AdventNet is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA with offices in NJ, MA, Canada, India, UK, China and Japan and has a well-trained partner base around the globe. It has over 400 employees and more than 1000 customers. For a detailed brochure of applications implemented by some of our illustrative customers, please contact sales@adventnet.com Java, J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) A platform from Sun for building distributed enterprise applications. J2EE services are performed in the middle tier between the user's machine and the enterprise's databases and legacy information systems. , JMX, and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. About QNX Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is the industry leader in realtime, microkernel OS technology. The inherent reliability, scalable architecture, and proven performance of the QNX Neutrino RTOS make it the most trusted foundation for future-ready applications in the networking, automotive, medical, and industrial automation markets. Companies worldwide like Cisco, Ford, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Texaco depend on the QNX technology for their mission- and life-critical applications. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, QNX Software Systems maintains offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, and distributes its products in more than 100 countries worldwide. Visit www.qnx.com. QNX and Neutrino are registered trademarks of QNX Software Systems Ltd. |
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