Insignia To Provide DevelopOnline Linux Users With Jeode Virtual Machine Technologies
Feb 1st, 07:34 UTC
Linux World, New York City,
January 31, 2001 - Insignia Solutions® (NASDAQ: INSG - news), the leading provider of
accelerated JavaTM software solutions for Internet appliances and embedded
devices, announced today that it will offer its accelerated, Java-compatible
JeodeTM Embedded Virtual MachineTM (EVMTM) technologies to design engineers and
LinuxTM programming developers on DevelopOnline.com, an online development
center designed to accelerate product time to market.
In related news,
Jeode technology will be showcased at Linux World this week as part of
DevelopOnline's presentation at its booth number 1457. Using DevelopOnline services, it will
provide the Java runtime environment for a Pointbase database application
running on a Compaq iPAQTM PocketPC powered by MontaVista Software's Hard HatTM
Linux operating system. This is the first
time that Linux, Java technology and PointBase have been demonstrated on a
pocket-sized mobile computer.
Insignia's
partnership with DevelopOnline is part of Insignia's strategy to make the Jeode
platform the premier Java-compatible virtual machine solution for Linux-based
Internet appliances and embedded devices.
DevelopOnline is an Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC- news) spinout
company that speeds the creation of handheld devices, set top boxes, network
appliances, and other electronic products by providing convenient remote access
to proven platforms and new technology from leading providers, all via an
Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
"The Linux development community needs accelerated Java
solutions, so we are making our Jeode virtual machine technologies available to
them via DevelopOnline," said Ron Workman, senior vice president of marketing
with Insignia Solutions. "DevelopOnline
provides an attractive one-stop shop that enables developers to conveniently
evaluate and build prototype Jeode technology-enhanced Internet appliances and
embedded devices. Their product
development acceleration site provides quick access to our Jeode technology,
facilitating faster time-to-market. We
join several of our partners who have made or intend to make their technologies
available on DevelopOnline, including Metrowerks, MontaVista Software,
Pointbase and ProSyst."
"DevelopOnline recognizes the need for an accelerated,
robust Java solution and is excited to make Insignia's Jeode technology
available to our Linux developers," said Alan Steinberg, president and CEO of
DevelopOnline. "Jeode technology
enables developers to have the best of both worlds - Java and Linux
technologies - in developing their innovative Internet appliances and embedded
devices."
"Linux has proven to the world that it can provide a
feature rich operating system with rock-solid 24 x 7 reliability - just what's
required by today's businesses," stated Bruce Scott, chief executive officer of
PointBase, Inc. "The combination
of PointBase and Jeode technology enables application developers to simplify,
accelerate and economize the development of platform-independent Java database
applications. The demonstration at
Linux World using DevelopOnline application development services proves to
developers that the combination of Linux, PointBase and Jeode technology equals
killer Java-based applications for mobile devices, digital set-top boxes,
in-car entertainment systems, networking infrastructure and other types of
embedded products."
"Insignia's participation in DevelopOnline provides yet
another important venue for Linux developers to benefit from our collective
technologies," said Jim Ready, president and chief executive officer of
MontaVista Software. "Jeode technology enhances the Hard HatTM Linux operating
system with a high performance and responsive Java runtime environment that has
proven itself to be quite popular with Internet appliance and embedded device
developers."
"Convenient
access to Jeode technology, along with CodeWarrior development tools, enables
developers to quickly deliver Java-enabled Internet-connected devices to the
market," said John Smolucha, vice president of marketing, of Metrowerks. "By leveraging our respective technologies,
developers benefit from a fully-compliant and comprehensive Java-based
development and runtime environment."
"Insignia is a very important partner in our goal to
provide fast, reliable OSGI application framework solutions for Internet
appliances and embedded devices," said George Getzin, executive vice president
with ProSyst USA. "Their accelerated
Jeode technology is a key component of our mBedded server and mBedded developer
studio. By offering our technology and
professional services via DevelopOnline, together with our partners we can give
developers access to verified and tightly integrated hardware and software
solutions, providing them with compatibility, fast time-to-market and
peace-of-mind."
Jeode Platform
The Jeode platform is Insignia's accelerated
software implementation of Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW - news) PersonalJava
and EmbeddedJava specifications tailored for Internet appliances and embedded
devices. At the core of the Jeode platform is the first independently-developed
"Sun Authorized Virtual Machine", the Jeode Embedded Virtual MachineTM (EVMTM),
an accelerated runtime engine that delivers an optimal balance of performance
and responsiveness in a smaller memory footprint. Using a proprietary technique called dynamic adaptive
compilation, the Jeode EVM can execute Java applications on average six times
faster than interpretive VMs in roughly the same amount of memory.
Key
attributes include:
- A
full-featured software implementation compatible with Sun's PersonalJava
and EmbeddedJava specifications
- Industry
leading accelerated performance and efficient memory utilization
- Configurability
and tunability to meet the diverse needs of Internet appliance and
embedded device developers
- A
turn-key software solution already ported and tested on popular
RTOS/processor combinations
- World
class support, training, consulting, customization and development tools
It currently
supports operating systems such as Windows CE (including the Pocket PC
version), Windows NT Embedded, Windows NT, VxWorks, ITRON, Nucleus and Linux,
and processors such as MIPS, ARM, Intel x86, PowerPC and Hitachi SH-3 and
SH-4.
DevelopOnline
Based
in Tempe, Ariz., DevelopOnline provides an open platform development site for
e-collaboration, designed to reduce the total cost of innovation by introducing
foundational building blocks to the electronic design process over the
Internet. By reducing engineering cycle time, DevelopOnline can help to
accelerate time to market initiatives through an open environment that fosters
creativity and defines the quickest path between innovators, the latest
technology platforms, and their target markets. For more information, visit http://www.developonline.com.
Insignia Solutions
Insignia Solutions is the leading provider of
accelerated Java software solutions that dynamically optimize the use of
available system resources. Insignia's patent-pending virtual machine
technology is licensed by such leading companies as BSQUARE Corporation
(Nasdaq: BSQR - news), Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news),
eMachines, Inc. (Nasdaq: EEEE - news), Echelon Corporation (Nasdaq: ELON -
news), Fujtisu PC, Gemstar/TV Guide (Nasdaq: GMST - news), Intel Corporation
(Nasdaq: INTC - news), Lineo, Inc., Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT - news) Olivetti
Lexikon, Philips Semiconductor (NYSE: PHG - news), Phoenix Technologies
(Nasdaq: PTEC - news), Quantum Corporation (NYSE: DSS - news, HDD - news), RAVISENT Technologies
(Nasdaq: RVST - news), Siemens AG, Televideo, Inc. (OTC BB:TELV), Victor Data
Systems (a subsidiary of JVC) and Wyse Technology, Inc.. Insignia Solutions is publicly-held with
headquarters in Fremont, California, and its main R&D facilities in High
Wycombe, England. Sales and marketing departments are located in Fremont and
High Wycombe. For additional information on Insignia and its products, call
800/848-7677 in the United States, +44 (0)1628 539 500 in Europe, +81 3 5404
3440 in Japan or visit the company's website at http://www.insignia.com.
© Insignia
and Insignia Solutions are registered trademarks and Jeode, Embedded Virtual
Machine and EVM are trademarks of Insignia Solutions, Inc. Sun, Java,
EmbeddedJava, and PersonalJava are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,
Inc. in the US and other countries. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Forward-Looking
Statements
The statements in this press release relating to matters
that are not historical are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These forward-looking
statements include the anticipated timing of product releases, the expected
customer demand for existing and new products, the expected revenue from
product sales, the growth of the market for the company's products, and the
market demand for the Jeode platform. Actual results could differ materially
from those anticipated. There can be no assurance that the company will be able
to market and support the Jeode product or that such product will be accepted by
customers. The company's business is subject to a variety of other risks and
uncertainties that include, but are not limited to, rapid technological changes
in the industry, increased competition, and timely introduction and customer
acceptance of the Company's products.
These and other risks and uncertainties are further described in the
Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and will be described
from time to time in the Company's other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
(Submitted by Gary Katz of Insignia Solutions)
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