VirtualLogix Introduces New Version of Real-Time Virtualization Software for Mobile Handsets

Enhanced security protects phone services from open OS corruptions
Delivers more reliable mobile handsets with fault tolerant architecture
Ability to isolate proprietary code from open source license requirements

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VirtualLogix™, Inc., the Real-Time Virtualization™ company, today introduced VLX for Mobile Handsets, version 3.0. VLX for Mobile Handsets provides enhanced security features, which protect phone services from potential corruptions that may be present in an open operating system (OS), such as Linux. It allows handset manufacturers and wireless operators to deliver more reliable, lower-cost mobile handsets with a fault tolerant architecture to the mass market.

"The market for embedded software in the mobile phone industry is growing at a rapid pace. VDC expects the market for operating systems and bundled tools in this market segment to increase at a rate of just over 40 percent year-over-year as manufacturers and operators look to deliver more than 950 million new phones to their customers in 2007,"said Matt Volckmann, senior analyst with Venture Development Corporation. "VLX for Mobile Handsets directly addresses many of the key concerns faced by these industry participants, such as the demand for new features, the increased adoption of Linux, and the growing level of hardware and software complexity."

"VirtualLogix is committed to delivering solutions that allows operators and manufacturers to add new revenue sources, while protecting the integrity of their brands by creating more reliable and trusted products,"said Mark Milligan, vice president of marketing at VirtualLogix. "VirtualLogix's unique architecture allows customers to select the security, performance and fault tolerance options to meet their specific market requirements."

In addition to creating a more reliable handset, the new upgrades in version 3.0 of VLX for Mobile Handsets specifically address malware concerns. Gartner states that by 2007 mobile viruses will become increasingly wide spread. A key security benefit is the isolation of core phone services from open OSs and its applications, which enables:

Revenue Protection:

Phone services are isolated from malware intrusions present from open OSs such as Linux;
Provides mobile operators revenue protection by preserving essential phone functions.
New Trusted Services:

Services such as security agents, access control and authentication are protected from corruption of the open OS;
Enables premium service guarantees to content providers and business users.
Isolated Device Management:

Functions such as OS monitoring and automatic restart are isolated from the open OS;
Allows the system to be repaired or restored if corrupted.
The success of VirtualLogix Mobile Handsets has been proven in a number of customer design wins, including Philips Semiconductors. The benefits of VLX for Mobile Handsets include:

Ability to run Linux without the requirement of an additional application processor;
Ability to re-use existing modem software without modification or re-validation;
Isolation of proprietary code from open source license requirements.
VLX for Mobile Handsets, version 3.0 will be demonstrated at the ARM Developers' Conference, booth #714, in Santa Clara, Calif., October 3-5, 2006.

Pricing and Availability

VLX for Mobile Handsets is generally available now. Pricing provided upon request. For more information about VLX for Mobile Handsets please visit www.virtuallogix.com

Additional Information

To learn more about VirtualLogix, please refer today's announcement: Introducing Virtuallogix—Jaluna Re-brands Corporate Identity and Extends Product Strategy at www.virtuallogix.com.

To learn more about VLX for Network Infrastructure, please refer today's announcement: VirtualLogix Introduces VLX for Network Infrastructure—Speeds Adoption of Intel® Multi-Core Processors at www.virtuallogix.com.

About VirtualLogix, Inc.

VirtualLogix™, Inc. is the global leader in Real-Time Virtualization™ technology for connected devices. VirtualLogix VLX enables multiple operating system environments to run concurrently on shared hardware and provides a range of performance, fault tolerance and security options to address specific market requirements. As a result, the world's largest semiconductor companies, manufacturers, OEMs and carriers are able to reduce development and bill of material costs, improve time to market by leveraging existing software investments, and create conditions that meet their business goals. With more than 20 years of experience developing system software for network infrastructure, digital multimedia and mobile handsets, VirtualLogix is paving the way for the development of next generation connected devices.

VirtualLogix, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. with operations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.virtuallogix.com or call 408.954.7350, or +33 1 39 44 74 00.