RadiSys Announces Partnership With MontaVista to Support Linux On Its Embedded Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2000 RadiSys Corp. (Nasdaq:RSYS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of building blocks enabling next-generation Internet and communications systems, has signed a partnership agreement with 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., a developer of the Hard Hat(TM) Linux(R) (HHL HHL Handelshochschule Leipzig (Leipzig Graduate School of Management) HHL Hypophysenhinterlappen HHL Highway Hockey League HHL Herefordshire Housing Ltd (UK) HHL Hand-Held LIDAR HHL Hobby Hockey League ) 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 applications, to promote the Linux operating system on RadiSys' embedded solutions. Under the agreement, MontaVista is providing focused support on RadiSys' embedded solutions for its 100 percent Linux-based technology. "MontaVista's embedded Linux The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The modularity of the Linux kernel makes it well suited to embedded systems. capabilities will complement and enhance RadiSys' design and manufacturing expertise as they create the building blocks for next-generation Internet, communications, industrial automation, medical equipment, and transaction terminal applications," said, Brian Grega, vice president of sales and business development for MontaVista. "Together, we will offer 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 solutions of the highest quality." To date, three of RadiSys' embedded motherboards have been qualified to run HHL -- the PW810, the EMB EMB eosin-methylene blue. 1 and the EM440, all of which are members of RadiSys' long-life motherboard family. "MontaVista provides our customers with access to industry-leading Linux expertise and developer assistance during critical stages of their product development," said Rick Marion, director of software engineering for RadiSys. "MontaVista's Linux leadership in developing real time support for the Intel(R) x86 and StrongARM(R) processors enables us to further support our customers' technology needs." About RadiSys RadiSys (Nasdaq:RSYS) designs and manufactures building blocks for next-generation Internet, communications, industrial automation, medical equipment, and transaction terminal applications. As the leading independent provider to OEMs, RadiSys delivers a time-to-market advantage in a tight "virtual division" relationship with its customers. The building blocks include Intel-based embedded computers, DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive modules and algorithms, network interfaces and protocols, systems platforms, embedded software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. , systems engineering and integration services. RadiSys' highly differentiated position in the market is a result of its intense focus on Intel-based technology, having the broadest array of building blocks, and a "perfect fit" product development strategy using its intellectual property to design customer subsystems. About MontaVista 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. 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, Calif. Additional information is available at http://www.mvista.com. RadiSys is a registered trademark of RadiSys Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Hard Hat is a trademark of MontaVista Software Inc. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that are subject to the risk factors found in RadiSys' 1999 Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , and such statements should be considered in light of those factors. For more information, contact RadiSys at info@radisys.com or http://www.radisys.com or call 800/950-0044 or 503/615-1100. For press information only: Eric Stebel, Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Manager, RadiSys Corp., 713/541-8200. |
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