| Cisco Chooses QNX Neutrino RTOS Kernel as Foundation for New IOS XR Software QNX Software Systems announced that Cisco Systems is using an optimized version of the QNX(r) Neutrino(r) realtime operating system (RTOS) microkernel in the recently announced Cisco IOS XR Software, the newest member of the Cisco IOS Software Family. Cisco IOS XR Software is designed to deliver industry-leading continuous system operation and advanced routing features on the multiterabit distributed architecture of the Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System. To see the Cisco routing system in action visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5763/index.html. |
Click here| Register for Web Seminar: Using POSIX to Maximize Code Portability in Embedded Systems One of the major challenges facing development managers today is how to maximize software investment across product lines. Proprietary APIs, common in traditional OS models, limit code portability and can significantly reduce ROI. Using an OS that conforms to an industry standard such as POSIX enables the creation of reusable software assets – making it possible to cut costs, improve productivity, and accelerate product delivery. Join QNX Software Systems on Thursday, September 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET for a technical web seminar that examines using POSIX APIs in embedded systems development. Open Group Director Joe Bergmann will discuss the evolution of POSIX and new work that's being done by the consortium in areas such as safety-critical systems, quality of service, and security. QNX Product Manager Steve Furr will then review POSIX compliance in leading operating systems, including the QNX Neutrino RTOS, and provide coding guidelines for implementing the specification in embedded systems. |
| QNX Releases the Latest IBM WebSphere Runtime Environments for QNX Neutrino RTOS v6.3 QNX Software Systems has partnered with IBM Pervasive Computing to deliver Java runtime environments to meet the requirements of Java-enabled embedded system device developers. The runtime environments include: IBM WebSphere Micro Environment (Java Powered):
IBM WebSphere Custom Environment:
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| QNX Awarded Patent for Innovation in Distributed Computing Setting a new standard for innovation in embedded computing, QNX Software Systems announced it has been awarded a patent for its distributed processing architecture, a critical element of the QNX Neutrino RTOS. Co-invented by Peter van der Veen, operating system architect, and Dan Dodge, CEO of QNX Software Systems, the technology covered under the new patent can dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of embedded computing systems. Thousands of companies worldwide rely on QNX technology to power mission- and life-critical applications where system failure is not an option. Applications taking advantage of the extreme reliability and performance of the QNX Neutrino RTOS include the CRS-1 core router from Cisco Systems; automotive-grade infotainment devices from Audi, Acura and DaimlerChrysler; and many precision-demanding medical instruments and devices. |
| Intel C++ Compiler for the QNX Neutrino RTOS Beta Program Announcement The Intel-optimized compilers help make your software run better on all Intel IA-32 processors. Optimizations include support for Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2) in the Intel Pentium 4 and Pentium M processors and Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) in the Intel Pentium 4 with Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) instruction support processor. Inter-procedural optimization (IPO) and profile-guided optimization (PGO) can provide greater application performance. This is a cross-compiler targeting the QNX Neutrino RTOS v6.3. The compiler supports Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows 2000 as development host environments. We would like to invite interested QNX Neutrino RTOS v6.3 customers to participate in the beta test program by applying online in the myQNX account center - http://www.qnx.com/download/group.html?programid=8065 The Intel C++ Compiler for the QNX Neutrino RTOS will be available directly through QNX Software Systems in late 2004. |
| Data Connection Limited - High Quality Network Protocol Software With over 20 years of experience, Data Connection has established itself as the one-stop shop for high quality network protocol software, providing OEMs the solutions they need to cost-effectively deliver competitive products with a highly scaleable/reliable source code that is supported by a world class customer service organization. The networking protocol solutions have 4 main differentiators: code quality, company stability, engineering expertise, and unrivalled customer support. Network Protocol solutions include unicast and multicast IP Routing (including OSPF, BGP, ISIS, PIM), SIP, MGCP/Megaco, MPLS, GMPLS, VPN, Optical, ATM and SNA. The software is extremely modular in design, with published interfaces: customizable macro interfaces to the operating system services and asynchronous, message-based interfaces between the components. This design enables the software to be readily integrated with any operating system and underlying hardware, as well as custom user applications, third-party components, and legacy systems. |
| Platinum Sponsor: SNDF Europe, September 28-30 in Frankfurt, Germany QNX Software Systems is a Platinum Sponsor at this premier event for developers in the networking industry. The three day forum will allow you to learn about our latest developments, meet some members of our technical staff, and check out our latest demos on RapidIO, SMP, and distributed processing. Sebastien Marineau, director and chief architect at QNX Software Systems will be presenting various seminars at SNDF. Topics include:
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| Japan User Group Conference, September 29 in Tokyo Please join us at the QNX Japan User Group Conference to be held at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. This year's event will feature technical presentations on industry topics, product overview sessions, mini trade-show with key partners including: Empress, IBM, Renesas, Xilinx and others, as well as, an opportunity to network and exchange best practices with some key business and technical decision-makers in the communications, automotive, medical and industrial automation industries. The Conference is FREE to all QNX users as well as specially invited guests, and includes all meals.
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| Freescale Embedded Connectivity Summit, October 4-6 in Austin QNX Software Systems is a silver sponsor at this year's event. The event will focus on connectivity technologies in embedded systems and Freescale processor architecture implementations. QNX Software Systems is also scheduled for two presentations on the following topics:
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| Convergence 2004, October 18-20 in Detroit Join QNX Software Systems for the 30th anniversary of the Convergence show in Detroit. The theme for Convergence 2004 is Vehicle Electronics to Digital Mobility: The Next Generation of Convergence. Drop by and see us in booth 334, where you can find out more about the latest developments in RTOS technology for in-car systems, including our enhanced multimedia framework and 3D graphics, instant device access, and DSP support.
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| COMET Fall 2004, October 20 in Detroit Timed to coincide with Convergence 2004, COMmunity Enabling Telematics (COMET) Conference 2004 will take place at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The show will feature automotive solutions from a wide range of COMET partners, including QNX Software Systems.
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| Smart Networks Developer Forum Asia, October 21 in Tokyo At SNDF Japan, QNX will be demonstrating the QNX Neutrino RTOS platform and tools, the QNX Momentics development suite v6.3.
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| Speaking Engagement: ARM Developers Conference 2004, October 19-21 in Santa Clara, CA Join ARM, and its technology and tools Partners from around the world at the only industry event for developers of ARM Powered(r) solutions. QNX Software Systems will be giving a presentation on the following topic: Topic: Two Cores are Better than One: Maximizing System Performance with Symmetric Multiprocessing Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) can offer dramatic performance gains for a variety of applications, including multimedia systems for the home or car, high-end mobile handsets, and networking products that handle tasks such as MPLS route calculation, Layer 3 packet forwarding, and call-processing encryption. Moreover, recent advances in off-the-shelf hardware allow SMP to be implemented at minimal cost and in very small form factors. By distributing the computational workload across multiple, tightly coupled processors on a single board or chip, SMP allows developers to maximize system density while achieving significantly greater throughput and concurrency. Nonetheless, few software engineers have had the opportunity to learn how to take full advantage of SMP. This workshop focuses on which practices to follow and which pitfalls to avoid. We'll start with the essentials - what SMP is and why it's beneficial - then drill down to hands-on techniques for designing and optimizing applications.
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| Speaking Engagement: Real-Time Automotive Seminar, October 21-22, 2004 in Dearborn, MI Topic: Application-Driven Power Management for In-vehicle Telematics Compared to PDAs, notebooks, and other general-purpose mobie devices, in-car telematics systems present a host of unique power management requirements. They must, for instance, deal with custom hardware, deliver predictable response times while in low-power states, and maintain operational readiness for days or weeks after the ignition has been turned off. This class explores how to: identify system characteristics that must addressed by power management, select an appropriate power managment architecture, and design a power policy that achieves the lowest possible power consumption while satisfying your system’s performance constraints. In particular, we’ll examine approaches that move control of power consumption out of the OS and into the hands of the application developer. Through such approaches, developers can create policies that address events invisible to the OS, achieve finer-grained control over the power consumption of each peripheral, and allow more devices to draw on a limited power supply.
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| Platinum sponsors at SNDF China, QNX Software Systems will be presenting the technical session, “Extracting Maximum Performance through Symmetric Multi- processing.” We will also be demonstrating our network security support with a VPN implementation on PowerQUICC II 8271.
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