New Digital Modem Technology from LynuxWorks and Innovative Concepts Powers Real-Time Battlefield Communication.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Topical News: War On Terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2003 Separate Branches of Military Share Mission-Critical Information During Operation Iraqi Freedom Multiple branches of the military were able to communicate in real-time during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a result of the new Improved Data Modem, IDM (1) See identity management. (2) (Integrated Device Manufacturer) A company that performs every step of the chip-making process, including design, manufacture, test and packaging. Examples of IDMs are Intel, AMD, Motorola, IBM, TI and Lucent. Technology(TM) from Innovative Concepts, Inc. IDM Technology(TM) is powered by LynuxWorks' LynxOS(R) operating system and allows all aspects of the battlefield - including aviation units, ground forces and shipborne ship·borne adj. Transported by ship. systems - to communicate digitally in real-time without relying solely on voice to voice communication. The IDM played an integral role in Iraq as it was utilized in the Apache Longbow longbow Leading missile weapon of the English from the 14th century into the 16th century. Probably of Welsh origin, it was usually 6 ft (2 m) tall and shot arrows more than a yard long. , Chinook Chinook, indigenous people of North America Chinook (shĭn  k`, chĭ–), Native American tribe of the Penutian linguistic stock. , Kiowa Warrior, and Blackhawk Army helicopters and ground forces. IDM represents the latest in advanced military technologies designed to remedy communication issues. As a result, soldiers can, for the first time, transmit icons on digital maps and correlate the icons to a continuously pinpointed and tracked target. This strategic advantage was leveraged for more accurate weapons control, quicker attack strategies and fewer friendly fire errors in Iraq. "IDM is the latest example of our continued success in powering the most technologically advanced military applications," said Bob Morris, vice president of sales and marketing for LynuxWorks. "We've invested substantially in assuring that our products are certified to and conform with the highest government standards." Importance of Government Standards To achieve seamless data communication and joint situational awareness, LynxOS provides hard real-time capability and POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX) An IEEE 1003.1 standard that defines the language interface between application programs and the Unix operating system. conformance required by the IDM. This POSIX conformance allows the IDM to execute a number of GOTS (government-off-the-shelf) packages which require full POSIX process model support as specified by the JTA-A JTA-A Joint Technical Architecture - Army (which mandates POSIX .1 support), in order to quickly integrate the required GOTS and COTS packages. LynxOS is the only 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. to have been certified POSIX conformant by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. . Other RTOSs could offer POSIX compliance, meaning that the vendor has a document stating which POSIX features are supported and which are not, but only LynxOS offers a true, conformant POSIX operating system. "Since the IDM is mission critical, we required hard real-time deterministic performance. After a thorough investigation of the available alternatives, LynxOS was the logical choice as it was the only real-time operating system to be certified POSIX conformant by the IEEE," said Richard Harrison, vice president of corporate business development at Innovative Concepts. "LynxOS was a critical factor in helping Innovative Concepts achieve interoperability with the tactical Internet, integrated battlespace communications network, and ensure our provided the military with seamless data communication and joint situational awareness." About Innovative Concepts Innovative Concepts, Inc. is a communications technology development firm specializing in the research, design, development, production, and support of wireless data communications products and services. Dedicated to delivering innovative products and services to the defense community, Innovative Concepts, Inc. collaborates with its customers to help them communicate more effectively and operate more efficiently. Expertise includes: the product suite of IDM Technology(TM), software and systems engineering, hardware development, and aerospace technical services. More information on Innovative Concepts can be accessed via the Company web site at http://www.innocon.com. About LynuxWorks LynuxWorks is a world leader in the embedded software market, providing operating systems, software development products and consulting services for the world's most successful communications, aerospace/defense, and consumer products companies. Established in 1988, the company is a technology leader in the real-time operating systems (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. ) industry, and a founding member of the Embedded Linux Consortium (ELC ELC Early Learning Centre (UK) ELC Environmental Law Centre (Canada) ELC Environmental Learning Center (Vero Beach, FL) ELC Education Law Center ELC Early Learning Coalition ). LynuxWorks' headquarters are located in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. . For more information, please visit www.lynuxworks.com. LynuxWorks is a trademark and LynxOS and BlueCat are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders. 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