Open Kernel Press Releases

PIRACY PROTECTION: OPEN KERNEL LABS ELIMINATES THREAT OF IP THEFT IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICES

2008-05-14T13:01:00-06:00

CHICAGO – May 14, 2008 – Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs) announced today that the Headplay Group of Companies (Headplay), which specialize in visual entertainment and technology, has selected the OK Labs OKL4 open source secure virtualization software to safeguard Headplay’s software intellectual property (IP) in IPTV set-top boxes that will deliver HD content in Asia. OKL4 features Secure HyperCell™ technology that can be used to protect IP of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and technology providers from IP theft, including reverse engineering and piracy. This implementation showcases OK Labs Secure HyperCell technology for consumer electronics applications traditionally viewed as high risk to IP.

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PIRACY PROTECTION: OPEN KERNEL LABS ELIMINATES THREAT OF IP THEFT IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICES

OK Labs Secure HyperCell™ technology used by the Headplay Group of Companies to protect proprietary technology in set-top boxes for IPTV

CHICAGO – May 14, 2008 – Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs) announced today that the Headplay Group of Companies (Headplay), which specialize in visual entertainment and technology, has selected the OK Labs OKL4 open source secure virtualization software to safeguard Headplay’s software intellectual property (IP) in IPTV set-top boxes that will deliver HD content in Asia. OKL4 features Secure HyperCell™ technology that can be used to protect IP of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and technology providers from IP theft, including reverse engineering and piracy. This implementation showcases OK Labs Secure HyperCell technology for consumer electronics applications traditionally viewed as high risk to IP.

Headplay selected OK Labs OKL4 to protect its proprietary FreefallTM compression technology and to enable secure remote updates of the software over the Internet once the devices are deployed in the homes of millions of end users

“OK Labs Secure HyperCell technology represents a superior solution to protect our IP from theft,” said Headplay’s President, Kevin Greenwood. “OLK4 gives us the confidence to pursue a new market opportunity with assurances that our proprietary code will not be at risk and that we’ll be able to securely update the application in the field.”

According to a study by KPMG International and the Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement, one of every 10 tech products sold is counterfeit, leading to an estimated direct loss of more than $100 billion a year. As such, software and data security is a major concern of embedded software developers. Without appropriate security measures in place, proprietary software IP remains accessible to any hacker with access to the device on which the code is stored. This can lead to code theft, reverse engineering and system cloning which, in turn, can lead to major revenue loss.

OKL4 with Secure HyperCell technology provides an isolated environment where valuable codecs and other software can be protected. Using OKL4 as a trusted platform, developers can encapsulate critical components into individual cells. A Secure HyperCell environment protects contents in cells from the rest of the system and from unwanted communication with other cells, making it possible to protect valuable IP from unauthorized access.

“Already in millions of phones, OK Labs has a proven reputation for providing secure virtualization solutions for mobile device developers and the digital TV segment of the consumer electronics market is a natural extension for our Secure HyperCell technology,” said Steve Subar, president and chief executive officer, OK Labs. “The design win with Headplay is further evidence of our software product’s readiness for use in the high volume, leading-edge consumer electronics market, and expands our presence in new global markets.”

OKL4 with Secure HyperCell technology and remote updating supports OEMs in the development of consumer devices, helping OK Labs customers stay competitive in the marketplace. “More and more, we find that to execute on new market opportunities globally, our time to market must be accelerated,” added Greenwood. “OK Labs expertise in the market helped Headplay to quickly develop a secure product that meets the needs of the fast-paced digital TV market.”

OKL4, available under an open source or a commercial license, is now shipping and is available for download, general use, evaluation and prototyping. In addition, OK Labs offers professional services including customization, processor architecture porting and training for OKL4 supporting ARM, x86 and MIPS processors. For more information or to download software, visit http://www.ok-labs.com/. For those interested in learning more about the technology, understanding use cases and to get answers to specific questions, developers can join the OK Labs technical community mailing list (http://www.ok-labs.com/community/mailing-list-signup/).

About HEADPLAY

The Headplay Group of Companies consists of Headplay International Inc. and its subsidiary corporations which develop and market cutting-edge visual entertainment and technology products with operations in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Bridgetown, Barbados and Beijing, China. Headplay is dedicated to developing new and visionary products for the consumer electronics market, www.headplay.com

Open Kernel Labs

The Open Kernel Labs leading technology in embedded systems software and virtualization enables the development of safe, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs delivers OKL4, an advanced microkernel solution, which offers the highest performance combined with strong protection and security features. OKL4 provides developers with a robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information about OK Labs and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin out from NICTA, Australia’s preeminent Center of Excellence for Information and Communications Technology, www.nicta.com.au.

Open Kernel Labs, OK Labs and Secure HyperCell are trademarks or registered trademarks of Open Kernel Labs or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Chris Walker
Connect Public Relations
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chrisw@connectpr.com

Marti Konstant
Open Kernel Labs
(312) 933-0101
marti@ok-labs.com

OPEN KERNEL LABS JOINS EEMBC HYPERVISOR GROUP

2008-05-05T21:54:00-06:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., May 5, 2008 -- The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) today announced that Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), a supplier of secure embedded systems software and virtualization technology, is the newest member of the consortium's Hypervisor Subcommittee.

"OK Labs' experience in embedded virtualization technology will be an invaluable resource as we move forward with the development of EEMBC HyperBench(TM), our forthcoming benchmark suite that will measure the contribution of hypervisors to performance, code size, and energy consumption in embedded systems," said EEMBC President Markus Levy. "I'm very pleased indeed to welcome OK Labs as our newest EEMBC member."

A hypervisor is a program that allows multiple operating systems or execution environments to run simultaneously on a single embedded processor. In a multicore environment, a hypervisor can also distribute the operating systems and applications across multiple cores. The benefits of using a hypervisor as a virtualization platform include better load balancing and lower power consumption, by virtue of migrating processes dynamically to underutilized cores, and greater uptime through background firmware updates and redundant OS imaging.

"As developers are increasingly interested in utilizing the benefits of virtualization in embedded systems, they need to understand the impact of these technologies on system performance and power consumption," said Gernot Heiser, Open Kernel Labs CTO. "By providing a standardized platform -- and vendor-neutral method for measuring virtualization overheads -- the EEMBC hypervisor workgroup will arm developers with the tools to make an informed decision."

In addition to OK Labs, member companies that have participated in the EEMBC Hypervisor Subcommittee include AMD, ARM, Cavium Networks, Freescale Semiconductor, IBM, Intel, Marvell Semiconductor, MIPS Technologies, Nokia, and Trango Virtual Processors. EEMBC welcomes inquiries from companies that are interested in contributing to the development of HyperBench by becoming a member of the EEMBC board of directors or its Hypervisor Subcommittee.

About Open Kernel Labs

Open Kernel Labs' leading technology in embedded systems software and virtualization enables the development of safe, trustworthy, and affordable devices. Backed by the largest independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs delivers OKL4, an advanced microkernel solution that offers the highest performance combined with strong protection and security features. OKL4 provides developers with a robust open-source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information about OK Labs and its products, visit http://www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin out from NICTA, Australia's preeminent Center of Excellence for information and communications technology, http://www.nicta.com.au.

Open Kernel Labs and OK Labs are trademarks or registered trademarks of Open Kernel Labs or its affiliates in the United States and other countries.

About EEMBC

EEMBC, the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium, develops and certifies real-world benchmarks and benchmark scores to help designers select the right embedded processors for their systems. Every processor submitted for EEMBC benchmarking is tested for parameters representing different workloads and capabilities in communications, networking, consumer, office automation, automotive/industrial, embedded Java, and network storage-related applications. With members including leading semiconductor, intellectual property, and compiler companies, EEMBC establishes benchmark standards and provides certified benchmarking results through the EEMBC Technology Center.

EEMBC members include Altera, AMD, Analog Devices, ARC International, ARM, Broadcom, Cavium Networks, CEVA, Code Sourcery, Cypress Semiconductor, esmertec, Faraday, Freescale Semiconductor, Fujitsu Microelectronics, Green Hills Software, Huawei Technologies Co, IAR Systems AB, IBM, Imagination Technologies, Improv Systems, Infineon Technologies, Intel, LSI, Marvell Semiconductor, Matsushita Electric Industrial, MediaTek, Mentor Graphics, Microchip Technology, MIPS Technologies, National Instruments, NEC Electronics, Nokia, Nvidia, NXP Semiconductors, Oki Electric Industry Co, PA Semi, Qualcomm, Realtek Semiconductor, Red Hat, Renesas Technology, RMI, Sony Computer Entertainment, ST Microelectronics, Sun Microsystems, Tensilica, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, Trango Virtual Processors, VIA Technologies, and Wind River Systems.

HyperBench is a trademark and EEMBC is a registered trademark of the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium. All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium

Steve Subar of Open Kernel Labs presents success factors for launching a successful technology start

2008-05-04T19:08:00-06:00

Steve Subar will present at the AusInnovate Conference in Sydney, discussing his strategies behind co-founding Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs). Subar will discuss the key ingredients to starting and maintaining a successful spin-out. Subar gives attendees the opportunity to peek behind the curtain and learn the secret to starting a kick-ass company.

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Steve Subar of Open Kernel Labs presents success factors for launching a successful technology start-up at AusInnovate in Sydney, Australia

Who: Steve Subar, President and CEO
What: Presentation at AusInnovate; Leaving the Incubator- Born Global
When: May 20, 2008 at 2:35pm
Where: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

Steve Subar will present at the AusInnovate Conference in Sydney, discussing his strategies behind co-founding Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs).

Subar will discuss the key ingredients to starting and maintaining a successful spin-out. Subar gives attendees the opportunity to peek behind the curtain and learn the secret to starting a kick-ass company.

In 2005, Steve was selected to serve as the first entrepreneur-in-residence (EiR) for National Information & Communication Technology Australia (NICTA) and asked to determine which research projects would be ideal candidates for commercialization.

Using his expertise in the software industry, Subar quickly chose the Embedded, Real-Time & Operating Systems (ERTOS) program, headed by Gernot Heiser.
Along with Heiser, Subar was able to successfully commercialize the output of their research in virtualization and advanced microkernel technology.

Subar's leadership experience and commercial vision enabled the company to rapidly engage investors, add a team of experienced executives and grow a staff of talented engineers.

Open Kernel Labs
The Open Kernel Labs leading technology in embedded systems software and virtualization enables the development of safe, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs delivers OKL4, an advanced microkernel solution, which offers the highest performance combined with strong protection and security features. OKL4 provides developers with a robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information about OK Labs and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin out from NICTA, Australia’s preeminent Center of Excellence for Information and Communications Technology, www.nicta.com.au.

Open Kernel Labs, OK Labs and Secure HyperCell are trademarks or registered trademarks of Open Kernel Labs or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

NEW SECURE HYPERCELL™ TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISE-SAFE MOBILE DEVICES

2008-04-14T23:43:01-06:00

Open Kernel Labs Secure HyperCell technology in OKL4 2.0 open source microkernel helps minimize threats to mobile devices from buggy drivers and malicious applications CHICAGO – April 14, 2008 – Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), a global provider of systems software and virtualization technology for embedded systems, today announced the new version of its open source microkernel software, OKL4 2.0 tackles the security and reliability challenges embedded developers face in creating enterprise-safe connected devices for end users, carriers and enterprises. The OK Labs microkernel-based OKL4 2.0 virtualization and system-software platform is the first to offer Secure HyperCell™ technology, which provides a secure environment for operating systems, applications and drivers on mobile devices. OKL4 enables developers to address the threat of malware, hackers and poorly-behaved code that increasingly jeopardize end users, carriers and enterprises of all sizes.

Open Kernel Labs Secure HyperCell technology in OKL4 2.0 open source microkernel helps minimize threats to mobile devices from buggy drivers and malicious applications

CHICAGO – April 14, 2008 – Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), a global provider of systems software and virtualization technology for embedded systems, today announced the new version of its open source microkernel software, OKL4 2.0 tackles the security and reliability challenges embedded developers face in creating enterprise-safe connected devices for end users, carriers and enterprises. The OK Labs microkernel-based OKL4 2.0 virtualization and system-software platform is the first to offer Secure HyperCell™ technology, which provides a secure environment for operating systems, applications and drivers on mobile devices. OKL4 enables developers to address the threat of malware, hackers and poorly-behaved code that increasingly jeopardize end users, carriers and enterprises of all sizes.

According to the Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA) Wireless Phone Data and Entertainment Services study, 40 percent of American adults plan to purchase a new wireless handset within the year. In addition, CEA estimates that smartphone factory-to-dealer sales will exceed $8 billion in 2008, making it one of the fastest-growing markets for embedded devices. With this growth come new security and reliability issues for end users, carriers and enterprises. If these challenges are not taken into consideration in the overall design and architecture, then safe and secure operation of the entire network will be jeopardized by faults and attacks.

“OKL4’s capability-based security can prevent data leakage by untrusted code,” said Steve Subar, president and CEO, OK Labs. “With increasing amounts of personal information on handsets, preventing identity theft through mobile viruses is paramount.”

Using OKL4 as a trusted platform, developers of smart, connected devices can make their products enterprise-safe by encapsulating critical components into individual Secure HyperCells. A Secure HyperCell protects its contents from the rest of the system and from unwanted communication with other cells, making it possible to add functionality incrementally, without undermining the security of the existing system. This unprecedented level of security is achieved by implementing multiple secure cells, operating in user mode, under the control of a hypervisor that operates in privileged mode, which allows the development and configuration of a system running in completely virtualized yet protected spaces without requiring access to privileged mode at any point.

With OKL4, developers can add new functionality while keeping the entire system enterprise-safe. This helps end users meet the requirements needed to connect easily and to use their device in any setting including personal and work environments.

“Mobile devices are demanding higher levels of performance and functionality as users increasingly rely on wireless connectivity and networking capabilities on their mobile phones,” said Stephen Balacco, Director, Embedded Software Practice, Venture Development Corporation. “This brings with it new needs for security and reliability in these devices to address consumer, carrier and corporate demands.”

With carriers such as Verizon and AT&T announcing that they are opening their networks to out-of-network handsets, developers need to design smart, connected devices that are secure and reliable enough to protect consumers, carriers and enterprises. OKL4 provides a trustworthy environment where applications and operating systems are secure and protected, enabling developers to alleviate the risk of out-of-network devices for end users, carriers and enterprises.

By using the Secure HyperCell technology found in OKL4, developers of mobile devices can integrate multiple functions, OSes or applications into a single processor platform, while protecting core device functionality from compromise. OKL4 features capability-based security, which enables the fine-grained control of access rights that underpins Secure HyperCell technology. Secure HyperCell technology encapsulates and isolates individual applications, device drivers, critical services or complete OSes, preventing any interaction unless explicitly authorized. This can be used to contain the damage from faults or security compromises and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the system.

OKL4 2.0, available under an open source or a commercial license, is now shipping and is available for download, general use, evaluation and prototyping. In addition, OK Labs offers professional services including customization, processor architecture porting and training for OKL4 supporting ARM, x86 and MIPS processors. For more information or to download software, visit www.ok-labs.com. For those interested in learning more about the technology, understanding use cases and to get answers to specific questions, developers can join the OK Labs Technical Community Mailing List.

Open Kernel Labs

Open Kernel Labs, OK Labs and Secure HyperCell are trademarks or registered trademarks of Open Kernel Labs or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

CONTACT:
Chris Walker
Connect Public Relations
(801) 373-7888
chrisw@connectpr.com

Marti Konstant
Open Kernel Labs
(312) 933-0101
marti@ok-labs.com

OPEN KERNEL LABS SHOWCASES MILESTONES ON ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

2008-04-14T17:13:00-06:00

CHICAGO – April 14, 2008 – Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), a global provider of embedded systems software and virtualization technology, showcases milestones on the first anniversary of its public launch. In just one year OK Labs has established a strong position in the market, shipping OKL4 in millions of handsets per month. OK Labs participated in over 20 industry events - in speaking engagements, in partner meetings and as exhibitors. This year OK Labs also garnered series A-round funding and established an aggressive roadmap.

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CHICAGO – April 14, 2008 – Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), a global provider of embedded systems software and virtualization technology, showcases milestones on the first anniversary of its public launch. In just one year OK Labs has established a strong position in the market, shipping OKL4 in millions of handsets per month. OK Labs participated in over 20 industry events - in speaking engagements, in partner meetings and as exhibitors. This year OK Labs also garnered series A-round funding and established an aggressive roadmap.

“Starting Open Kernel Labs with a global customer base and a strong demand for our technology gave us unique initial momentum” says President and CEO Steve Subar. “This momentum continues to grow, fueled by a talented and passionate team of individuals, a robust developer Community, major technology breakthroughs and market recognition. We look forward to continuing our momentum through 2008 and beyond.”

OK Labs hit the ground running with 14 years of research and development of Intellectual Property (IP) transferred from National ICT Australia (NICTA) and the University of New South Wales. These partnerships continue to supply the company with leading edge technology and IP.

With global contracts already in place with the world’s leading chip set and hand set manufacturers, OK Labs quickly achieved the following:

Customer and Product Milestones

•    Delivered OKL4 under an open source and a commercial license, allowing developers to explore, evaluate and experiment and enabling commercial users to deploy OKL4 in commercial products
•    Delivered the company’s secure virtualization roadmap
•    OKL4 is included in Toshiba mobile phones, demonstrating OKL4 readiness for use in high volume commercial devices
•    OKL4 enables HTC mobile devices and smartphones, establishing its presence with a manufacturer that supplies the world’s leading carriers
•    OKL4 supports ARMv4, ARMv5 and ARMv6, MIPS32 and MIPS64, x86-32 and x86-64, making OKL4 available for the most popular processor architectures today
•    Provided support of guest operating systems including Linux and a range of RTOSes, reducing the time for developers to realize the secure benefits offered by OKL4
•    •    Delivered OKL4 integrated with Fluffy Spider Technologies’ FancyPants advanced GUI platform and co-developed the OpenMoko reference design, demonstrating tangibly, the benefits of an OKL4-based system

Partner Milestones

•    Signed Aiji System as a Korean reseller, expanding presence in the Asian market.
•    Established a research and marketing alliance with Fluffy Spider Technologies, providing off the shelf integration of these leading technologies
•    Joined the ARM Connected Community and MontaVista’s Partnering Program, demonstrating OK Labs commitment to the extended developer community and industry ecosystem
•    Joined the EEMBC Embedded Hypervisor Benchmarks Working Group to facilitate the development of meaningful objective measures of virtualization performance

Company Milestones

•    Won the Australia Information Industry Association iAward
•    Completed Series A-round funding from Neo Technology Ventures
•    Awarded Disruption Zone status at Embedded Systems Conference

Over the course of the year, OK Labs appointed a team of executives, including; Dennis Baer, CFO, Rob McCammon, VP Product Management, and Marti Konstant, VP Marketing. The company also launched a multi-channel Community development program for the already robust OKL4 developer Community. This program includes support wikis, forums, a developer mailing list, in person meet-ups, a corporate blog and on-demand webinars. OK Labs continues to support and grow the Community of developers, engineers, and hobbyists.

In the next few weeks OK Labs will share more information about new clients in vertical markets, additional recognition, webinars, Community development and new technology achievements.

Open Kernel Labs

The Open Kernel Labs leading technology in embedded systems software and virtualization enables the development of safe, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs delivers OKL4, an advanced microkernel solution, which offers the highest performance combined with strong protection and security features. OKL4 provides developers with a robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information about OK Labs and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin out from NICTA, Australia’s preeminent Center of Excellence for Information and Communications Technology, www.nicta.com.au.

Open Kernel Labs, OK Labs and Secure HyperCell are trademarks or registered trademarks of Open Kernel Labs or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Chris Walker
Connect Public Relations
(312) 933-0101
chrisw@connectpr.com

Marti Konstant
Open Kernel Labs
(801) 373-7888
marti@ok-labs.com

No Compromises: Jim Bannon to Speak at RTECC - Chicago

2008-04-03T17:47:01-06:00

Jim Bannon will present at RTECC - Chicago, discussing the benefits of the OK Labs high-performance microkernel, OKL4. The value of the Linux ecosystem is driving more developers to use Linux in embedded systems. However, running Linux directly on device hardware introduces new challenges to device reliability and security, says Bannon. He plans to elucidate the value of the OKL4 solution, which allows developers to get the full benefit of Linux while architecting a more reliable and more secure product. Bannon will also discuss virtualization as one of the solutions addressing the problem of software complexity in today’s modern embedded computing devices. He will explain how OK Labs advanced microkernel solves the challenges of security, reliability, and trustworthiness in designing and developing devices. As a result, devices are brought to market that maintain high performance levels but at lower cost and in a fraction of the time that was thought possible.

MEDIA ALERT

Who: Open Kernel Labs; Jim Bannon
What: No Compromises: The Truth about Security, Reliability, and Virtualization for Linux Devices
When: April 29, 2008 Time: 1:15 - 2:00
Where: RTECC - Chicago; Hilton Lisle/Naperville (3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL 60532)

Jim Bannon will present at RTECC - Chicago, discussing the benefits of the OK Labs high-performance microkernel, OKL4. The value of the Linux ecosystem is driving more developers to use Linux in embedded systems. However, running Linux directly on device hardware introduces new challenges to device reliability and security, says Bannon. He plans to elucidate the value of the OKL4 solution, which allows developers to get the full benefit of Linux while architecting a more reliable and more secure product.

Bannon will also discuss virtualization as one of the solutions addressing the problem of software complexity in today’s modern embedded computing devices. He will explain how OK Labs advanced microkernel solves the challenges of security, reliability, and trustworthiness in designing and developing devices. As a result, devices are brought to market that maintain high performance levels but at lower cost and in a fraction of the time that was thought possible.

Open Kernel Labs

OK Labs technology leadership in embedded systems software and virtualization technology enables the development of secure, reliable, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs open source microkernel operating system, OKL4, offers the highest proven performance combined with strong protection and security features in order to provide developers with a robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information on OK Labs and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin-out from NICTA, Australia’s preeminent Center of Excellence for information and communications technology (ICT), www.nicta.com.au.

About RTECC

The Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference (RTECC) is a single-day conference and exhibition showcase focused for people that are developing computer systems and time-critical applications serving multiple industries; this includes: industrial control, data communication and telephony, military and aerospace, instrumentation, consumer electronics, image processing, process control, vehicular control and maintenance, embedded appliances and more. RTECC events bring core emerging technologies - the top subjects on the minds of developers, to over 30 cities around the world. Every event is arranged to meet and exchange ideas with the best and brightest in the industry.

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Open Kernel Labs Contact:

Marti Konstant (US)
Vice President, Marketing

Ph: 312-933-0101

marti@ok-labs.com

CTO Gernot Heiser to Present at Technical Workshop on Embedded Virtualization at 2008 EuroSys

2008-03-28T22:11:00-06:00

Isolation and Integration in Embedded Systems workshops will be hosted in affiliation with the 2008 EuroSys conference. At this workshop, Heiser will present on his most recent paper, The Role of Virtualization for Embedded Systems. Heiser will cover an introduction to virtualization, properties of embedded systems, virtualization use cases, limits of virtualization, and suitable technologies. Heiser sits on the program committed for EuroSys 2008 on behalf of the University of New South Wales and National ICT Australia.

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Who: Gernot Heiser, CTO Open Kernel Labs
What: EuroSys Workshop – Presentation of The Role of Virtualization for Embedded Systems
When: April 1, 2008 11:00 – 12:30
Where: Glasgow, Scotland

Open Kernel Labs will have a presence at the Isolation and Integration in Embedded Systems (IIES) workshops which will be hosted in affiliation with the 2008 EuroSys conference. At this workshop, Gernot Heiser will present on his most recent paper, The Role of Virtualization for Embedded Systems this year’s EuroSys conference. Heiser will cover an introduction to virtualization, properties of embedded systems, virtualization use cases, limits of virtualization, and suitable technologies.

In addition to presenting at IIES, Heiser serves on the program committee for EuroSys 2008.

Open Kernel Labs

OK Labs technology leadership in embedded systems software and virtualization technology enables the development of secure, reliable, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs open-source microkernel operating system, OKL4, offers the highest proven performance combined with strong protection and security features in order to provide developers with a robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information on OK Labs and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin out from NICTA, Australia’s preeminent Center of Excellence for information and communications technology (ICT), www.nicta.com.au.

About EuroSys

EuroSys 2008 is organized by EuroSys, the European Chapter of SIGOPS, sponsored by ACM SIGOPS, in cooperation with the British Computer Society (BCS) and Gesellschaft für Informatik. EuroSys welcomes submissions and attendance from all over the world and aims to bring together researchers from different areas of computer systems, who are otherwise spread over multiple conferences.

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Open Kernel Labs Contact:

Marti Konstant (US)
Vice President, Marketing
Ph: 312-933-0101
marti@ok-labs.com

Rob McCammon to speak at RTECC Conference in Dallas, TX

2008-02-26T19:56:00-06:00

McCammon will also discuss virtualization as one of the solutions addressing the problem of software complexity in today’s modern embedded computing devices. He will explain how OK Labs advanced microkernel solves the challenges of security, reliability, and trustworthiness in designing and developing devices. As a result, devices are brought to market that maintain high performance levels but at lower cost and in a fraction of the time that was thought possible.

MEDIA ALERT

Who: Rob McCammon, VP of Product Management
What: No-Compromises: The Truth about Security, Reliability, and Virtualization for Linux Devices
When: March 25, 2008 Time TBD
Where: RTECC - Plano Texas Convention Center (Dallas)

Rob McCammon will present at RTECC Dallas, discussing the benefits of the OK Labs high-performance microkernel, OKL4. The value of the Linux ecosystem is driving more developers to use Linux in embedded systems. However, running Linux directly on device hardware introduces new challenges to device reliability and security, says McCammon. He plans to elucidate the value of the OKL4 solution, which allows developers to get the full benefit of Linux while architecting a more reliable and more secure product.

McCammon will also discuss virtualization as one of the solutions addressing the problem of software complexity in today’s modern embedded computing devices. He will explain how OK Labs advanced microkernel solves the challenges of security, reliability, and trustworthiness in designing and developing devices. As a result, devices are brought to market that maintain high performance levels but at lower cost and in a fraction of the time that was thought possible.

Open Kernel Labs

About RTECC

On-Demand Webinar “Do Microkernels Suck?”

2008-02-20T22:57:00-06:00

Gernot Heiser shares the results of his analysis of microkernel technology in response to Christoph Lameter’s 2007 Ottawa Linux Symposium presentation entitled “Extreme High Performance Computing or Why Microkernels Suck.” This presentation sparked much conversation and ignited one well-known blogger to write, Heiser donned an asbestos suit for the monolithic vs. microkernel debate. Heiser argued the opposite of Lameter’s presentation - aided with research and known facts - to provide solid evidence to the contrary. With this presentation, audience members will have the other side of the story allowing them to construct a more informed opinion regarding the benefits of microkernels.

MEDIA ALERT

Who: Gernot Heiser, CTO and Co-Founder Open Kernel Labs
What: On-Demand Webinar – Do Microkernels Suck?
When: Whenever You Want
Where: Open Kernel Labs Company Blog

Gernot Heiser shares the results of his analysis of microkernel technology in response to Christoph Lameter’s 2007 Ottawa Linux Symposium presentation entitled “Extreme High Performance Computing or Why Microkernels Suck.” This presentation sparked much conversation and ignited one well-known blogger to write, Heiser donned an asbestos suit for the monolithic vs. microkernel debate. Heiser argued the opposite of Lameter’s presentation - aided with research and known facts - to provide solid evidence to the contrary. With this presentation, audience members will have the other side of the story allowing them to construct a more informed opinion regarding the benefits of microkernels.

Ready to watch?

On-Demand Webinar: "Do Microkernels Suck?"

Open Kernel Labs

OK Labs technology leadership in embedded systems software and virtualization technology enables the development of secure, reliable, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs open source microkernel operating system, OKL4, offers the highest proven performance combined with strong protection and security features in order to provide developers with a robust, open source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information on OK Labs and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin-out from NICTA, Australia’s pre-eminent Center of Excellence for information and communications technology (ICT), www.nicta.com.au.

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Open Kernel Labs Contact:
Marti Konstant (US)
Vice President, Marketing
Ph: 312-933-0101
marti@ok-labs.com

Gernot Heiser to present on L4.verified at the Open Group Conference in San Francisco

2008-01-22T20:56:00-06:00

Gernot Heiser, CTO and co-founder of Open Kernel Labs will present on OKL4.verified at the Open Group conference in San Francisco, California. Heiser will report on the work done at NICTA on a formally verified L4 microkernel as a basis for highly secure systems.January 22, 2008

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Who: Gernot Heiser, CTO and Co-founder of Open Kernel Labs

What: Open Group Conference

Where: San Francisco, California

When: January 28, 2008

Gernot Heiser, CTO and co-founder of Open Kernel Labs will present on L4.verified at the Open Group conference in San Francisco, California. Heiser will report on the work done at NICTA on a formally verified L4 microkernel as a basis for highly secure systems.

OKL4 is a second-generation microkernel known for its high message-passing performance. Over the years it has been used as a platform for building a number of special-purpose and general-purpose operating-system platforms, and as a low-overhead hyper visor for para-virtualized Linux systems.

Commercially developed and supported by Open Kernel Labs, OKL4 is presently being used in a number of embedded devices, including deployments in tens of millions of mobile-phone handsets.

Heiser’s talk will provide an overview of the work and discuss some of the experiences gained when trying to formalize and verify a commercially-deployable performance-focused kernel of around 10,000 lines of code.

Open Kernel Labs

Open Kernel Labs technology leadership in embedded systems software and virtualization technology enables the development of secure, reliable, trustworthy and affordable devices. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, OK Labs open-source microkernel operating system, OKL4, offers the highest proven performance combined with strong protection and security features in order to provide developers with a robust, open-source platform for building secure, differentiated embedded applications. For more information on OK Labs and its products visit www.ok-labs.com. OK Labs is a spin-out from NICTA, Australia’s pre-eminent Center of Excellence for information and communications technology (ICT), www.nicta.com.au.

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