Automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) Solutions for Embedded Linux Created Through Partnership between MontaVista and Rightware

MontaVista (News - Alert) Software LLC is one of the leaders in embedded Linux commercialization, while Rightware Oy is one of the premiere companies in embedded 3D user interface (UI) technologies. The companies recently announced that they have come together to form a strategic partnership and enablement of Rightware's flagship 3D user interface product, Kanzi UI Solution, running on top of a GENIVI-compliant MontaVista Linux platform. This partnership will now offer a compelling solution for automotive industry customers throughout the world.

Dan Cauchy, vice president of marketing and business development, said, "MontaVista has developed a unique expertise where we've combined our experience in the consumer electronics and mobile market with our experience in the carrier market where high-quality and long support cycles are demanded. Combine this with 3D UI solutions from our partner Rightware, and no other company can offer this level of functionality and experience for Linux-based solutions in automotives."

The MontaVista Linux platform supports high-performance graphics, multimedia capability, media and music management, contacts management, internet connectivity via WiFi (News - Alert) or 3G/4G, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, email and internet browser and GPS location aware services. The MontaVista Linux platform is also compliant with the GENIVI Compliance Specification version 1 draft. Rightware's Kanzi UI Solution has been created to solve the implementation and differentiation problems of the market’s current 3D user interfaces. The solution also enables rapid design, development, testing and deployment of visually rich and intuitive 3D user interfaces in mobile, consumer and automotive devices.

Tero Sarkkinen, CEO of Rightware, said, "Vehicles are utilizing more and more sophisticated 3D user interfaces for in-vehicle infotainment systems and instrument clusters, and Rightware's goal is to provide the best high-end 3D user interface solution for these systems and enable car manufacturers to deliver whole new, fantastic user experiences with their brands, powered by our Kanzi UI technology. We're very excited to announce this partnership with MontaVista as it enables our customers to get the access to the best of both -- the most powerful 3D UI and a high-quality and high-performance Embedded Linux by MontaVista. Add to this the conversations around future requirements and improved integration, and we have a unique, feature-rich solution for the industry."

If you would like more information on Rightware, please go to www.rightware.com. For more information on MontaVista, please visit www.mvista.com.