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G.hn home networking to support HD IPTV
Jun. 12, 2008
An emerging gigabit-speed, triple-wire technology called G.hn could ship in 42 million units by 2013, says ABI Research. Under development by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and promoted by a group called the HomeGrid Alliance, G.hn is billed as an HD IPTV-capable successor to current powerline networking standards. ...
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Virtualization startup gets $16M funding
Jul. 12, 2007
Embedded virtualization specialist VirtualLogix has announced series B funding of $16 million. New investors included Intel Capital and round leader Esprit Capital Partners, while existing investors Atlas Venture and Index Ventures also contributed. ...
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Cellphone technology startup spins 3.5G reference design
Jul. 11, 2007
A joint venture formed last year by NEC, Panasonic, and TI has announced its first product, a hardware/software reference design for a "3.5G" W-CDMA baseband subsystem for mobile phones. Adcore-Tech says it has already started licensing its design to partner companies developing mobile handset communications chips. ...
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Rugged handhelds gain major wireless carrier
Jun. 21, 2007
An industrial-strength handheld computer made by Psion Teklogix is now usable on AT&T's BroadbandConnect and EDGE wireless networks. The Workabout Pro is powered by Windows CE 5.0 or 6.0, and offers built-in barcode and RFID scanning, GPS, Bluetooth, and WiFi capabilities, among other features. ...
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Products combine for model-driven HMI development
Jun. 21, 2007
Tilcon and Telelogic have collaborated to integrate Tilcon's GUI development software with Telelogic's model-driven development environment. The combination aims to help embedded developers design, validate, test, and target advanced 2D/3D HMIs (human-machine interfaces) across multiple platforms, including Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded, ...
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Embedded Linux vendor touts network processor support
Jun. 21, 2007
Weeks away from the full release of version 5.0 of its flagship embedded Linux distribution, MontaVista is touting support for an Intel hardware reference design aimed at multi-service residential gateway equipment. MontaVista Linux Professional Edition 5.0 (Pro 5.0), expected to go gold this month, will support Intel's IXP435 platform, ...
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Windows XPe-powered digital signs gain features
Jun. 21, 2007
Samsung has introduced a major update to its proprietary software for corporate and commercial digital signage applications based on the company's Windows XP Embedded-powered large-screen LCD and plasma display systems. MagicNet Pro lets users control content across several displays from a single ...
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Vista-friendly networked projectors run Windows CE 6.0
Jun. 21, 2007
NEC Display Solutions of America has introduced a line of intelligent, networked projectors claimed to be the first to support the Windows Vista "Connect to a Network Projector" wizard. The NPx150 series projectors run Windows CE 6.0 and target corporate, educational, and government applications. ...
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Power.org powers up its first developer conference
Jun. 21, 2007
The open industry group in charge of PowerPC has published the agenda for its first-ever developer conference. Many topics likely to interest embedded Linux developers will be addressed during the inaugural Power Architecture Developer Conference, set for Sept. 24-25 in Austin, Texas. ...
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Verizon debuts business-oriented FMC services
Jun. 20, 2007
Verizon is introducing three new fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) services intended to enhance employee mobility and productivity for businesses and government agencies. The services, dubbed Wireless Office, PBX Mobile Extension, and Mobile Conference Connection, aim to "seamlessly bridge" wireline and wireless networks, ...
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Book details Windows Mobile application development
Jun. 20, 2007
Microsoft Press recently released the Microsoft Mobile Development Handbook, by Andy Wigley, Daniel Moth, and Peter Foot. The book offers "practical information for developing applications with the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0," according to its web page. ...
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Windows Mobile PDA targets education
Jun. 20, 2007
Data Evolution Corp. is entering the handheld PDA market with a rugged, full VGA-resolution device aimed at "demanding enterprise and education users." The VGA E3 runs Windows Mobile 5.0 and incorporates a range of built-in wireless communication features including WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS, ...
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CELF plans Euro conference
Jun. 20, 2007
The Consumer Electronics Linux Forum (CELF) is soliciting papers for its first European conference. Set for Nov. 2-3 in Linz, Austria, the event will be held in conjunction with the 9th Real-Time Linux Workshop. ...
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Virtualization platform supports ARMv6
Jun. 20, 2007
Trango says its virtualization platform for embedded systems and mobile devices will soon support ARM Ltd.'s ARMv6 CPU architecture. The port, due next month, was motivated by customer requirements for enhanced connectivity, richer multimedia content, and increased security capabilities, the vendor said. ...
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Novell readies real-time Linux SP1
Jun. 20, 2007
Novell is readying a maintenance update for SUSE Linux Enterprise Real-Time (SLERT), its real-time Linux distribution targeting enterprise applications, including trading systems. The update brings bugfixes and incremental improvements adapted from the "Service Pack 1" (SP1) update recently delivered to customers of its standard SUSE Linux Enterprise product. ...
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Linux device makes good, better, Best
Jun. 20, 2007
Another Linux-based gadget has broken into the mainstream consumer electronics marketplace. The Sonos Digital Music System is now available in more than 450 Best Buy retail outlets in the U.S., alongside Linux-powered classics like the TiVo, Linksys WRT54G (V1-3), and Sony HD TVs. ...
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High-performance fanless terminals run WEPOS
Jun. 19, 2007
POS (point-of-sales/service) terminal vendor Posiflex has introduced a series of high-performance, fanless, touchscreen terminals for hospitality, healthcare, retail, and specialized applications. The KS Fan-free Touch Terminals support processors up to 1.5 GHz and run Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS), ...
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NEP's Linux distro nears CGL 4.0
Jun. 19, 2007
The first network equipment provider (NEP) to roll its own Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) distribution has launched a new version. Performance Technologies, Inc. (PTI) says NexusWare version 12 adds support for PowerPC processor architectures, along with features aimed at CGL 4.0 readiness. ...
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High-availability middleware supports AIS
Jun. 19, 2007
A vendor of HA (high-availability) middleware is shipping what it claims to be the first usable implementation of a specification aimed at standardizing the interface between software and HA middleware. SAFfire 2.0 combines GoAhead's flagship SelfReliant middleware with its implementation of the SA Forum's AIS (application interface specification), release B.02. ...
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Linux phone stack gains unified messaging
Jun. 19, 2007
Linux device software stack vendor Trolltech has acquired Fonav, a vendor of unified messaging software. Trolltech plans to use Fonav's "unified live inbox" application software to enhance its Qtopia stacks for mobile phones and VoIP phones, it said. ...
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Virtualization platform supports ARMv6
Jun. 19, 2007
Trango has added support for ARM Ltd.'s ARMv6 CPU architecture to its virtualization platform for embedded systems and mobile devices. The company says that this update to its "Hypervisor" was motivated by customer requirements for enhanced connectivity, richer multimedia content, and increased security capabilities, while meeting tight cost constraints. ...
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UHF RFID reader module features Windows CE support
Jun. 18, 2007
WJ Communications has introduced a compact UHF RFID reader module for embedded applications. The WJM1000 module is targeted at applications such as RFID-enabled printers, mobile products, and handheld devices, and is supported by a free demo and development software development kit (SDK) running on Windows CE, ...
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Highly configurable data acquisition box runs Windows XPe
Jun. 18, 2007
MTI Instruments (MTII) has launched a stand-alone multi-channel data acquisition box that help users solve complex measurement problems with an intuitive, non-programming interface. Dubbed EVE, the system runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe) and is claimed to be "100% compatible, out-of-the-box, with virtually all sensors." ...
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Sprint readies Windows Mobile 6.0 EV-DO handheld
Jun. 18, 2007
Sprint is readying a new Pocket PC phone manufactured by Taiwanese device-maker HTC. The "Mogul" will eventually support EV-DO Rev. A download rates up to 3.1 Mbps, and will be the first CDMA phone in the U.S. to run Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional Edition, Sprint claims. ...
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Unstable acronym combo feared deadly
Jun. 18, 2007
Mass hysteria erupted in the blogosphere today, when two leading technology standards groups joined forces to issue a press release containing over 50 acronyms. WARNING: Read on at your own risk! ...
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