MicroSys and LynuxWorks Partner on Highrel Computing Support

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SAUERLACH, Germany and PARIS, France, Feb. 15, 2006—MicroSys and LynuxWorks™ today announced a partnership to integrate the LynxOS DO-178B aerospace-grade RTOS into MicroSys embedded computing platforms for milaero and other demanding applications.

When using MicroSys high reliability hardware with the proven, deterministic LynxOS RTOS, end-users from the industry will see simplified integration in their end systems for safety- and mission-critical embedded applications, especially in aerospace and defence applications.

Reiner Mauthe, marketing director at MicroSys, said, "MicroSys believes in partnering with industry leaders to deliver solutions that not only match and exceed our customers expectations, but are able to be flexibly implemented to suit their exact system requirements. In LynuxWorks we have a partner that fits this template exactly. Not only are they well-recognised globally for the quality and stability of their software and support, but they are also highly regarded for their engineering excellence and their willingness to partner with customers to create solutions."

Robert Day, vice-president of marketing at LynuxWorks, added, "MicroSys is a company that is internationally known for the excellence of their hardware solutions, with quality an integral characteristic of each design that they produce. They have a thirty-year track record in delivering computing support in the harshest environments. We are truly proud that they have made a decision to partner with LynuxWorks as their operating system vendor of choice."

About LynuxWorks

LynuxWorks is a world leader in the embedded software market, providing operating systems, software development products and consulting services for the world's most successful communications, aerospace/defense, and consumer products companies. Established in 1988, the company is a technology leader in the real-time operating systems (RTOS) industry. LynuxWorks' headquarters are located in San José, California.

About MicroSys GmbH

MicroSys Electronics GmbH, located in Sauerlach close to Munich offers single-board computers based on Freescale and Intel processors for VMEbus and CompactPCI for more than 25 years. From the beginning, customised solutions have been and still are a strong part of MicroSys business. Customers from the automotive, industrial automation, medical or aerospace-defence industry are the main users.

LynuxWorks is a trademark and LynxOS and BlueCat are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

LynuxWorks press contacts

Kirsten Long Director, Marketing Communications LynuxWorks, Inc. USA +1 408-979-4404	Barbara Stewart Patterson & Associates USA 480-488-6909
Hamid Mirab Managing Director EMEA LynuxWorks Ltd. United Kingdom +44 208-906-9506	Peter van der Sluijs Neesham Public Relations Europe +44 1442-879222