eSOL Joins ARM Solution Center for Android

eSOL supports drive to fuel innovation and speed time-to-market for next-generation open source mobile and connected devices

Tokyo, Japan. June 2, 2010 - eSOL, a leading developer of real-time embedded software solutions, a member of the ARM(R) Connected Community(TM), today announced it is participating in the ARM Solution Center for Android, a collaborative resource for designers and developers of ARM technology-based products running on Android, the open source platform from the Open Handset Alliance(TM). eSOL has a long history in developing its embedded OS and tools products targeted for ARM architecture, and in also providing professional services for various ARM architecture based devices. Through its expertise in OS technology and system software, eSOL will provide eSOL for Android as a one-stop solution for embedded systems development using Android, an open source platform from the Open Handset Alliance (OHA). eSOL for Android consists of eSOL Adaptor for Android, which enables Android to run on non-Linux OSes, the first being eSOL eT-Kernel RTOS, and eSOL Professional Services for Android, which offers technical services for Android-based software development.

As the market for smartphones, other connected mobile and home devices grows, so too do consumers' expectations for these devices. The ARM Solution Center for Android provides designers and developers of Android-based devices, the assurance that the components used to develop these next-generation consumer electronic devices are up to the task.

"We have seen strong interests in ARM and Android based devices from our customers in Japan and worldwide, from mobile, consumer and car-infotainment," said Katsutoshi Hasegawa, senior executive vice president and GM, Solution Engineering Division, eSOL. "Through our strong expertise in embedded system software technology, we are confident to provide value-added solutions to ARM technology-based Android market."

"Android was written for the ARM architecture, the leading processor architecture for internet everywhere applications from mobile to the connected home," said Kevin Smith, vice president of Segment Marketing, ARM. "ARM is fortunate to be able to cultivate a Partner ecosystem that ensures device manufacturers have the best development solutions at their disposal."

eSOL develops and market embedded OS and tools product and also has very strong and wide portfolios of service-oriented solutions for various OS including Linux, in addition to its own OS. Its solution has been proven in virtually all major Japanese embedded devices manufactures, ranging from mobile, consumer, industrial, car-electronics, and more.

The Solution Center for Android is accessible immediately. For more information and a full list of participating Partners please visit:
http://www.arm.com/products/os/android.html



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  About eSOL Co., Ltd.

eSOL is a leading embedded software developer that enables customers to accelerate development of applications based on high-end embedded processors including multi-core. Our advanced, scalable, multi-profiled real-time operating systems are tightly integrated with development tools and middleware components to create flexible development platforms used by OEMs and ODMs worldwide in competitive vertical markets such as automotive, consumer electronics, industrial and medical equipment and aerospace. Founded in 1975, eSOL is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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