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Mentor Graphics Corporation Launches Embedded Hardware Enablement Program

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Mentor Graphics Corporation has announced the launch of a comprehensive program designed to cater to the needs of hardware companies, specifically focusing on embedded software development. The Mentor Embedded Hardware Enablement Program offers a wide range of services and training, enabling hardware vendors to create an efficient ecosystem of embedded tools, middleware, and operating systems. This program is a result of Mentor Graphics' previous successes in embedded software development with major silicon vendors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mentor Embedded Hardware Enablement Program is a new program launched by Mentor Graphics Corporation, specifically designed for hardware companies.
  • The program offers comprehensive services and training for embedded Android, Linux, open source tools, UI creation, and vertical markets such as IVI, smart energy, and retail applications.
  • The program leverages previous successes with major silicon vendors like C2 Microsystems, Freescale Semiconductor, IBM, NetLogic Microsystems, and Texas Instruments.
  • Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are placing increased demands on hardware vendors to deliver better software development tools and more runtime content.
  • The program enables hardware vendors to create an efficient software ecosystem by providing common tools and embedded Linux and Android reference platforms in free and commercially supported formats.
  • The program includes support for platform development on bare metal, RTOS, and open source operating systems, GNU toolchain services, and embedded UIs.

Statistics:

  • The Mentor Embedded Hardware Enablement Program is designed to cater to the growing needs of hardware vendors in embedded software development.
  • The program offers a comprehensive range of services and training, enabling hardware vendors to create an efficient software ecosystem.
  • The program is a result of Mentor Graphics' previous successes in embedded software development with major silicon vendors, such as C2 Microsystems, Freescale Semiconductor, IBM, NetLogic Microsystems, and Texas Instruments.

Sources:

  • Computer Weekly News editors (2011, via VerticalNews.com

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