DETROIT -- SAE WORLD CONGRESS -- March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- QNX Software
Systems announced today that Visteon Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and
one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world, has selected QNX to
supply automotive-grade software for its next-generation in-car computing
platforms.
QNX will supply Visteon with software and services for multiple in-car
computing and telematics projects. One of the first projects will further
enhance Visteon's Bluetooth hands-free communications platform. The companies
will also collaborate in the development of telematics applications such as
navigation and infotainment, as well as safety and security features for
collision warning and avoidance.
Auto manufacturers are demanding the kind of in-service reliability
previously known only in areas such as medical equipment or space systems. As
a result, QNX is emerging as the leading provider of software in embedded
devices for telematics applications. According to telematics industry analyst
firm Telematics Research Group, by the year 2010, globally 97 million
telematics-enabled cars and light trucks will be on the road, 45 million North
America alone.
QNX will supply Visteon with both the QNX(R) Momentics(R) software
development tool suite and the QNX Neutrino(R) real-time operating system. In
addition, QNX will aid Visteon's development process through custom
engineering, hardware integration, on-site training, dedicated technical
support and other specialized services.
"QNX has taken the pole position in the automotive telematics market,
thanks largely to its 23 year track record of delivering exceptionally
reliable, high-performance software," said Dan Dodge, president and CEO of QNX
Software Systems. "By working with companies like Visteon, we are helping to
create a world where drivers and passengers can take advantage of everything
that technology has to offer without compromising safety and reliability."
For more information on QNX and Visteon and to find out why more automobile
OEMS have turned to QNX than the competitors, visit QNX at booth # 2913.
About Visteon
Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and
through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon
has about 75,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 180
technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25
countries.
About QNX Automotive Telematics Solutions
QNX is rapidly becoming the supplier of choice to provide operating system
software for next-generation telematics systems. In addition to providing
Tier 1 suppliers with automotive-grade software reliability, realtime
performance, and standards conformance, QNX offers sophisticated power
management, advanced graphics, and a wide ecosystem of partners supporting
everything from voice recognition to communication protocols such as MOST, IDB
1394, and Bluetooth.
About QNX Software Systems
Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is the industry leader in realtime,
microkernel OS technology. The inherent reliability, scalable architecture,
and proven performance of the QNX Neutrino RTOS make it the most trusted
foundation for future-ready applications in the networking, automotive,
medical, and industrial automation markets. Companies worldwide like Cisco,
Ford, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Texaco depend on the QNX technology for
their mission- and life-critical applications. Headquartered in Ottawa,
Canada, QNX Software Systems maintains offices in North America, Europe, and
Asia, and distributes its products in more than 100 countries worldwide. Visit
http://www.qnx.com.
Reader Information:
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Email: info@qnx.com
Editorial Contacts:
Bill Keeler or Kimberly Youngstrom, Schwartz Communications,
+1 781 684-0770, qnx@schwartz-pr.com
Paul Leroux, QNX Software Systems, +1 613 591-0931, paull@qnx.com
QNX, Momentics, and Neutrino are registered trademarks of QNX Software
Systems Ltd. in certain jurisdictions. Voyager is a trademark of QNX Software
Systems Ltd. All other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective
owners.
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Schwartz Communications, +1-781- 684-0770, qnx@schwartz-pr.com;
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