Embedded software leader extends influence in PCI industry

SAN JOSÉ, Calif.—October 4, 1999—Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc., today announced it has become an associate member of the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG®), a consortium of more than 500 companies collaborating on specifications to adapt PCI technology for use in industrial and telecommunications computing applications.

"Through the work of PICMG, industrial equipment vendors have common specifications to increase availability and reduce the costs of industrial PCI standard-based products," said Joe Pavlat, PICMG president and director, Motorola Computer Group. "Lynx' commitment to providing real time operating systems for embedded applications is important to our industry."

"Distributed computing is a foundation element of advanced systems, especially high availability architectures," said John Seaton, Lynx vice president of marketing. "With LynxOS Messenger, Lynx extends its lead in high-availability solutions with advanced technology to the telecommunications and other markets. Lynx now provides the highest performance RTOS along with the highest performance messaging facilities to address those systems."

"With PICMG's dedication to open specifications, we feel a natural affinity for their organization and look forward to being active contributors to their efforts," said Brian Ramsey, Lynx director, communications industry marketing.

About PICMG

PICMG was founded in May, 1994 as a consortium of industrial computer product vendors, with the mission of developing specifications for PCI-based systems and boards to be used in industrial and telecommunications applications. PICMG also conducts periodic product compatibility workshops for its membership. PICMG members now number more than 500 companies worldwide, at three membership levels: Executive, Associate, and Affiliate.

For information about PICMG membership, or to find out how to obtain PICMG specifications, visit the PICMG website at www.picmg.org or call PICMG headquarters at +1 781-246-9318.

About Lynx Real-Time Systems

An ISO 9001 registered company, Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. provides the foundation software for reliable and high-performance applications in telecommunications, data communications, avionics, automotive, office automation and process control systems. Lynx supplies embedded software products including scalable real-time operating systems, a software framework for high-availability systems, development tools and technical support worldwide. These products are based on such industry standards as POSIX®, Java™ and CompactPCI to enable customers to leverage their investments in software and education. Lynx holds two patents for real-time software and has three patents pending. Founded in 1988, Lynx is a privately held company with offices in North America, Europe and Japan, with worldwide headquarters in San José, California.

LynxOS is a registered trademark of Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders.

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