New Telelogic SDL Suite 6.0 Expands Functionality for Next-Generation Protocol Development.SDL (Specification and Description Language) A modeling language used to describe real time systems. It is widely used to model state machines in the telecommunications, aviation, automotive and medical industries. Suite 6.0 Features Strong Support for Linux Host, Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. and UML (Unified Modeling Language) An object-oriented analysis and design language from the Object Management Group (OMG). Many design methodologies for describing object-oriented systems were developed in the late 1980s. [R] Integration MALMO, Sweden and IRVINE, Calif. -- Telelogic (Nordic Exchange/MidCap/TLOG) today announced the release of Telelogic SDL Suite[TM] 6.0, which now features improved kernel architecture for next-generation protocol development. The new release provides strong support for Linux[R] Host and Windows[R] Vista[TM] as well as integration with the Unified Modeling Language See UML. (language) Unified Modeling Language - (UML) A non-proprietary, third generation modelling language. The Unified Modeling Language is an open method used to specify, visualise, construct and document the artifacts of an object-oriented software-intensive system [TM] (UML[R]). These new capabilities reinforce SDL Suite's position as the leading Model Driven Development[TM] (MDD MDD Major depressive disorder, see there [TM]) solution for communications protocol Hardware and software standards that govern data transmission between computers. The term "protocol" is very generic and is used for hundreds of different communications methods. A protocol may define the packet structure of the data transmitted or the control commands that manage the development. SDL Suite 6.0 supports automated Model-Driven Development[TM] (MDD[TM]) workflows, which reduce development time and costs. New features enable engineers to optimize their 2G and 3G wireless systems development process, while preparing users for upcoming 4G systems. SDL Suite 6.0 also includes automation features to handle the increased call reliability and data throughput of today's wireless systems. The restructured execution kernel in SDL Suite 6.0 increases design flexibility and improves protocol development for next-generation wireless systems by enabling engineers to: * Manage increased system resources (1) In a computer system, system resources are the components that provide its inherent capabilities and contribute to its overall performance. System memory, cache memory, hard disk space, IRQs and DMA channels are examples. * Work with many more timers * Trade off between optimized performance and minimized resources "While the SDL language is acknowledged as the best design and implementation approach for protocols, a key implementation issue is always scaling from a verified protocol specification to an implementation with many concurrent instances," said Rick Reed, Rapporteur rap·por·teur n. One who is designated to give a report, as at a meeting. [Middle English raportour, judge, from Old French raporteur, from raporter, to bring back and Group Chair, International Telecommunication Union International Telecommunication Union (ITU), specialized agency of the United Nations, with headquarters at Geneva. It was created in 1934 as a result of the merging of the International Telegraph Union (est. , Telecommunication Standardization Sector (Q.11/17). "Such scaling depends on the run-time system kernel for SDL, which is usually tool-vendor specific. The revised kernel that can handle large numbers (thousands) of timers and instances in one of the major telecoms industry tools, Telelogic SDL Suite 6.0, should therefore be an important, positive factor in the provision of modern-day, complex and high-performance communications protocols." Via its integration with Telelogic Rhapsody[R], the leading UML-based MDD solution for embedded and real-time development, SDL Suite 6.0 provides a powerful, new end-to-end UML/SDL solution that reduces development time and boosts product quality. This combination of MDD approaches fully automates the development, validation, code generation and testing of today's complex communications applications and protocols. SDL Suite 6.0 also supports Linux Host and Unicode. Linux support allows developers to leverage a common OS between host and embedded device streamlining testing, while Unicode enables globally distributed teams to work in their natural design environment, lowering costs and increasing developer productivity. "Next-generation protocol development requires flexible, forward-thinking solutions," said Ingemar Ljungdahl, Chief Technology Officer, Telelogic. "Telelogic continues to lead the way in protocol development by providing proven solutions for the world's most complex cell phone protocol stack development projects. With Telelogic SDL Suite 6.0, we are now applying our SDL and UML expertise with Linux Host and Windows Vista compatibility to meet the needs of the 2G, 3G and upcoming 4G systems developer." The SDL Suite 6.0 offers full SDL and TTCN (Tree and Tabular Combined Notation) A programming language endorsed by ISO that is used to write test suites for telecommunications systems. TTCN is used for "black box testing," which means that all interaction to the system is via messages, rather than by a support for the Windows Vista platform. The average cost for an SDL Suite 6.0 development system is $17,900, including model creation, execution, code generation and test generation. In addition, each SDL Suite 6.0 user under current maintenance will receive a free copy of the Rhapsody (1) A subscription-based online music service from RealNetworks that gives users unlimited access to a vast library of major and independent label music. Within a single interface, Rhapsody provides access to streaming music, Internet radio and extensive music information and Systems Architect modeling tool and the integration with SDL Suite 6.0. About SDL and TTCN Suites Telelogic SDL Suite is a real-time, software development tool that provides communications software specification and software development capabilities for complex communications systems described using the ITU-T See ITU. ITU-T - International Telecommunications Union Specification and Description Language Specification and Description Language (SDL) is a specification language targeted at the unambiguous specification and description of the behaviour of reactive and distributed systems. It is defined by the ITU-T (Recommendation Z.100. (SDL) standard. Features include visual design and automatic software generation to increase quality and productivity. Telelogic TTCN Suite, the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, environment for compliance testing of communicating systems, is used worldwide to test telecom and datacom equipment ranging from built-in communication chips to huge switches and intelligent network services. Along with the Telelogic TTCN Suite, SDL Suite has been successfully employed by dozens of communications product developers. SDL Suite is the tool of choice for the majority of cellular phone protocol stacks on the market today. About Telelogic Telelogic is the leading global provider of software solutions for Enterprise Lifecycle Management (ELM). Award-winning Telelogic software helps customers design, develop, and deliver the world's most advanced and innovative products, systems, and software more efficiently by aligning and optimizing development lifecycles and business processes with business objectives and customer needs. Telelogic helps customers improve quality and predictability while reducing time-to-market and overall costs. Headquartered in Malmo, Sweden with U.S headquarters in Irvine, California, Telelogic conducts business in more than 40 countries. More than one third of the Fortune Global 500 companies use Telelogic software including marketing-leading aero/defense, automotive, financial services, software/electronic and telecommunications companies and governments worldwide. For more information, see www.telelogic.com. This information was brought to you by Cision http://newsroom.cision.com |
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