MontaVista Invests in Support and Services; Anderson Hired as Director.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2000 MontaVista Software MontaVista Software develops systems software, development tools and Embedded Linux-based software targeting embedded systems such as automotive electronics, communications equipment, and television set-top boxes and other connected devices and infrastructure. Inc., developer of the Hard Hat(TM) Linux(R) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for embedded computers, today announced that as part of its investment in support and services infrastructure the company has hired Kristin Anderson as director of support. Anderson brings with her 16 years of experience at Hewlett-Packard Co. in support and services management, and her hiring completes the MontaVista technical management team. "Bringing Kristin on board demonstrates MontaVista's strong commitment to a growing list of Hard Hat Linux customers," comments MontaVista Software president and 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. Jim Ready, a pioneer in real-time/embedded operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . "Kristin joins a technical team with open source, UNIX/POSIX computing and embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. know-how unparalleled in the industry." Kevin Morgan Kevin Andrew Morgan (born 23 February 1977 in Pontypridd) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Newport Gwent Dragons and has won 34 caps for Wales, mainly at full back but also as a winger. , MontaVista vice president of engineering, adds, "The open source business model demands a 100 percent commitment to quality support and services, and Kristin is the right person to help MontaVista deliver on that commitment." Anderson's background in customer management solutions for networking and computer technology, especially in supporting real-time computing “Realtime” redirects here. For other uses, see Realtime (disambiguation). In computer science, real-time computing (RToC) is the study of hardware and software systems which are subject to a "real-time constraint"—i.e. , extends MontaVista's technical expertise and subscriber care capacity. "Helping MontaVista customers leverage Linux for embedded applications is an exciting challenge," says Anderson. "Successful deployment of Linux-based Internet appliances and other pervasive computing Refers to the use of computers in everyday life, including PDAs, smartphones and other mobile devices. It also refers to computers contained in commonplace objects such as cars and appliances and implies that people are unaware of their presence. products depends on the mix of know-how and solid, professional support that MontaVista can provide." In her 16-year tenure at HP, Anderson managed the technical support, quality, information engineering and software integration of the HP 1000 Real-Time Computer. Her most recent role was strategic program manager overseeing the design, development and deployment of HP's customer management solution for delivering services and support for HP's computer and networking lines. At MontaVista, Anderson will lead the support and services team that implements the company's array of subscription services, including telephone, e-mail and on-line technical support; Hard Hat Linux porting and customization; and embedded and real-time Linux professional services. MontaVista, which debuted its Hard Hat Linux distribution earlier this year, partners with Force Computers Inc., Motorola Computer Group, Ziatech Corp. and WinSystems Inc. Hard Hat runs on those companies' CompactPCI(R) and single-board computer (SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. ) platforms, popular choices for use in telecommunications and Internet appliance applications. For more information about Hard Hat Linux and on MontaVista Software Inc., please call 408/328-9213 or visit the MontaVista Web site: http://www.mvista.com. MontaVista Software Inc., founded in 1999 by 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. pioneer James Ready, delivers open-source software solutions for the worldwide embedded software market. MontaVista's principal offering is the Linux(R) operating system tailored for embedded software applications. MontaVista products include Hard Hat(TM) Linux, a standard off-the-shelf binary distribution of Linux for Power PC and x86 architectures. Hard Hat Linux is supported by a comprehensive tool suite including optimizing compilers for C, C++ and other languages; high-level language debuggers; and performance monitoring tools. The company's Subscription Plans also provide Linux support, porting and customization services to customers worldwide. MontaVista headquarters are in Sunnyvale, in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Note to Editors: Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Hard Hat is a trademark of MontaVista Software Inc. CompactPCI is a registered trademark of the PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). Industrial Computer Manufacturers' Group. All other names mentioned are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective companies. |
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