Motorola chooses Wind River technology for digital set-tops

Our Convergence Bureau
22 December 2003

Mumbai: Wind River Systems Inc (www.windriver.com), a worldwide market leader in embedded software and services, has announced that its technology is being deployed in Motorola''s DCT2500 core interactive digital set-tops.

The DCT2500 is an enhanced version of the DCT2000 — the world''s most widely deployed digital cable set-top. Enhancements in the DCT2500 include a faster processor and more memory enabling it to run more robust interactive applications more efficiently.

"Wind River''s products were chosen by Motorola because of their proven functionality, reliability and value," says Don Hopp, vice-president, Motorola Broadband Communications Sector. "Wind River provides a robust solution that allows us to manage system complexity, while providing the foundation technology to integrate the latest in interactive TV middleware."

"Wind River strives to provide an integrated software platform to help our digital video customers quickly and cost-effectively develop a wide array of products from one system architecture," says Ajit Edlabadkar, country manager, Wind River Systems, India. "We are extremely pleased to work with Motorola Broadband to support their continued technology leadership in interactive digital television."

Wind River is the worldwide leader in embedded software and services. It provides market-specific embedded platforms that integrate real-time operating systems, development tools and technologies. Wind River''s products and professional services are used in multiple markets including aerospace and defense, automotive, digital consumer, industrial, and network infrastructure.

Wind River provides high-integrity technology and expertise that enables its customers to create superior products more efficiently. Founded in 1981, Wind River is headquartered in Alameda, California, with operations worldwide.