QNX Source Newsletter July 2004
   Volume 2 Number 9      July 2004

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Welcome to QNX Source, your monthly update on how QNX Software Systems can help you create reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded systems.

IN THIS ISSUE:

SPECIAL FEATURE
Symmetric Multiprocessing Technology Development Kit
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Web Seminar Download: Web Services - The True Service Oriented Architecture for the Internet Era
New 30-day QNX Momentics PE v6.3 Product Evaluation
On-Site QNX Training Courses Available
CUSTOMER CORNER
Success at Cisco Systems Events
DATAC Unveils RealFlex 6 SCADA and Process Control Software
PARTNER FOCUS
QNX Bolsters Leadership in Java Solutions for Embedded and Realtime Developers
Availability: QNX Java Environment Evaluation Kit
UPCOMING EVENTS AND SEMINARS
Speaking Engagements at Embedded Software Development Conference, August 17-19 in San Jose
Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference - Upcoming Show and Speaking Engagement

   SPECIAL FEATURE

Symmetric Multiprocessing Technology Development Kit

The Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) Technology Development Kit allows you to achieve greater scalability, system density and performance in compute-intensive systems, such as network elements, encryption/decryption, transportation, high-end medical imaging, and storage. The SMP Technology Development Kit provides access to unique QNX technology, with an extensive set of binary components to develop and deploy SMP systems. Packaged with header files, libraries and documentation, the kit lets you take advantage of SMP on popular dual-core processors such as MIPs, PowerPC, and x86.

Features and Benefits

  • Maximize available headroom
  • Boost performance with near linear improvements
  • Optimize system performance
  • Choose from a variety of widely used SMP processors; MIPs, PowerPC, and x86.
  • Support POSIX standards (POSIX 1003.1-2001 options)
  • Mitigate risk with a predictable cost structure

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   PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Web Seminar Download: Web Services - The True Service Oriented Architecture for the Internet Era

If you missed the live QNX web seminar, "Web Services - The True Service Oriented Architecture for the Internet Era," you can now download the archive version. During this technical web seminar QNX Software Systems examined how to embed such functionality into resource-constrained devices, using frameworks independent of any particular programming language. QNX Software Systems Product Manager, Steve Furr provided an overview of web services and discussed how it can be adapted to address the specific challenges posed by embedded systems, such as fast, predictable response times and tight memory constraints.

To better serve the rapidly evolving auto industry in Asia and particularly China where production of automotive units grew nearly 40 percent in 2003, QNX is also introducing new Chinese character code fonts to ensure easy customization between geographic markets and languages.

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New 30-day QNX Momentics PE v6.3 Product Evaluation

QNX Software Systems is pleased to announce the new 30-day QNX® Momentics® Professional Edition (PE) v6.3 product evaluation is now available for download.

The evaluation software will give you the opportunity to explore the QNX Neutrino® RTOS, fully integrated IDE, BSPs, driver development kits, libraries and tools and more - for a full 30-days.

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On-Site QNX Training Courses Available

Take advantage of the summer time months to refresh your skills with a training course. QNX Software Systems offers on-site training, as well as customized programs.

There are a number of standard courses to select from to meet your needs. You have the option to take them in-house at a QNX training facilty, or if you don't want to travel, QNX offers on-site training. Whatever your needs are, the QNX Training Center has a variety of options to accommodate your needs.

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   CUSTOMER CORNER

Success at Cisco Systems Events

QNX Software Systems recently participated in two successful events at Cisco Systems - Toolapalooza and an Engineering Tools Nerd Lunch.

Toolapalooza, held May 18-20, attracted over 1,200 Cisco engineers, who visited with the 25 vendors selected to participate. QNX architect and development manager Sebastien Marineau-Mes presented two talks at the conference: "Accelerating Delivery of Quality Systems with Eclipse-based Tools" and "Optimizing IOS-based Projects Using System Profiling."

QNX tools manager Thomas Fletcher presented an Engineering Tools Nerd Lunch on June 25, where he discussed using system profiling to achieve maximum visibility into complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and fine tune performance. Thomas co-presented with Pradeep Kathail from the IOS Technology Group at Cisco Systems. Over 80 engineers registered for the talk, which covered several profiling examples and a live demonstration of the technology.

DATAC Unveils RealFlex 6 SCADA and Process Control Software

DATAC Technologies, a leading supplier of secure SCADA and process automation software, recently announced the release of the next-generation automation software, DATAC RealFlex 6. RealFlex 6 uniquely combines the true realtime multi-tasking QNX Neutrino operating system with a Microsoft Windows-based HMI, providing the best of both worlds to utility managers.

With its POSIX-based, memory-protected microkernel architecture, the QNX Neutrino RTOS provides greater provisions for security than conventional realtime operating system architectures. Data between the secure QNX-based server and client SCADA applications is dynamically encrypted to ensure greater security.

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   PARTNER FOCUS

QNX Bolsters Leadership in Java Solutions for Embedded and Realtime Developers

Furthering its position as a recognized leader in embedded and realtime Java support, QNX Software Systems announced a strengthened relationship with IBM as an authorized global reseller of selected IBM Websphere® embedded technologies.

In addition, QNX announced updated support for IBM WebSphere Studio Device Developer (WSDD) v5.6, an integrated development environment for building and deploying high-performance Java applications in automotive telematics units, industrial control systems, handheld applications, and other smart devices based on the QNX Neutrino RTOS.

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Availability: QNX Java Environment Evaluation Kit

IBM WebSphere Studio Device Developer is an integrated development environment (IDE) that includes support for Personal Profile and other J2ME APIs for wireless, security, and web services.

The 30-day evaluation kit will assist developers in creating and testing applications that run on wireless devices such as handsets, and other small devices. It also can be used to develop and deploy applications to desktop and mobile computers, automotive infotainment systems, factory automation systems, and realitme information systems to become part of an end-to-end e-business solution.

The free IBM WebSphere Studio Device Developer 30-day evaluation kit will be available on July 16.

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   UPCOMING EVENTS AND SEMINARS

Speaking Engagements at Embedded Software Development Conference, August 17-19 in San Jose

Topic: Web Services in Embedded Systems:Moving Beyond TCP/IP Sockets
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Chris McKillop

Networked embedded devices have become the rule, rather than the exception. Whether it's over Ethernet, WiFi, or GPRS, most devices now run TCP/IP and provide (or consume) content over a network. Traditionally, developers implementing this functionality have had to write low-level socket code, attempt to generate or parse HTML, and come up with a custom protocol - or try to figure out someone else's protocol. Web services provide a standard model of building distributed applications that can eliminate the need for such effort. In this session, we'll explore what constitutes a "Web service," how developers can leverage this technology to move away from low-level network code bases, and why it will move from a nicety to a necessity in the coming years.

Topic: Using Eclipse CDT for C/C++ Development
Date: Thursday, August 19, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Presenter: Sebastien Marineau-Mes

The open-source CDT project provides a cross-platform C/C++ tooling environment for multiple development hosts and target systems, allowing even large development teams to standardize on one IDE. Moreover, its widely supported plug-in architecture makes it possible to integrate tools from multiple vendors; developers can, in effect, take a "best of breed" approach to their tool selection. This class provides a hands-on introduction to the CDT architecture and components, and uses many live examples to show how to best take advantage of its features.

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Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference - Upcoming Show and Speaking Engagement

San Diego, CA
August 31, 2004

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