September 5, 2006; 04:24 AM McObject and eCosCentric, the eCos and RedBoot experts, announced
a business partnership in which McObject has ported its eXtremeDB
in-memory embedded database to the eCosPro Developer’s Kit, which is
based on the eCos open source real-time operating system (RTOS).
eCosCentric will also resell eXtremeDB.
With the new relationship, eXtremeDB becomes the sole embedded database
provided by eCosCentric, and joins a select group of real-time embedded
systems middleware products resold by the company. eCosCentric is the
leading independent supplier of eCos, which is ranked among the top ten
most widely used RTOSs in recent surveys by both Embedded Systems
Programming magazine and LinuxDevices.com.
eXtremeDB was a natural choice to complement the eCos RTOS due to its
tiny footprint (as small as 50k code size), reliability, and real-time
responsiveness, McObject Co-founder and CEO Steve Graves and
eCosCentric Chairman Paul Beskeen both agreed. Together, eXtremeDB and
eCos deliver a stable, full-featured database and operating system
foundation for the growing market of real-time embedded applications
that require sophisticated data management. The pairing’s minimal
memory and CPU requirements will satisfy OEM customers seeking to cut
manufacturing cost in devices such as consumer electronics.
"The partnership with McObject and availability of eXtremeDB is an
important step in the evolution of our middleware offerings for the
eCos RTOS, helping to satisfy market demand with a high quality
database product from a leading embedded data management company," Paul
Beskeen commented.
“McObject is pleased to work with eCosCentric, which is strongly and
positively identified as the source for the eCos open-source RTOS,
RedBoot bootstrap firmware, and for expertise on these solid and
reliable technologies. We’re certain the growing demand for
high-performance, cost-effective embedded systems based on eCos will
make our eCosCentric partnership a fruitful one,” Steve Graves said.
eXtremeDB provides critical data management features, including
transactions, concurrent access, high availability and a high-level
data definition language. As an in-memory database system (IMDS),
eXtremeDB eliminates file I/O and caching logic. This enables it to
deliver the highest level of real-time responsiveness, backed up by
optional high availability features for failsafe applications.
eXtremeDB also provides sophisticated development capabilities, such as
support for varied data and query types, an optional SQL API, and a
powerful debugging environment including a self-diagnostic API that
catches a wide range of common programming errors before they slip into
runtime code.
The eCosPro Developer's Kit is an enhanced, fully tested, and supported
version of the eCos open source RTOS and RedBoot bootstrap firmware. It
targets professional developers looking to integrate eCos within
commercial products. Out of the box, eCosPro includes the tools and
runtime functionality necessary for embedded application development:
C/C++ compiler toolset, Eclipse-based IDE, standards based APIs,
libraries, filesystems, networking, communications, and extensive
device support. eCosPro is available for a wide range of architectures,
processors and platforms.
About McObject
Founded by embedded database and real-time systems experts, McObject
offers proven data management technology that makes intelligent devices
smarter, more reliable and more cost-effective to develop and maintain.
McObject counts among its customers industry leaders such as
DaimlerChrysler, EADS, JVC, Tyco Thermal Controls, F5 Networks, Genesis
Microchip, Motorola and Boeing. McObject, based in Issaquah, WA, is
committed to providing innovative technology and first rate services to
customers and partners. The company can be reached at +1-425-831-5964,
or visit www.mcobject.com.
About eCosCentric
Founded in April 2002, eCosCentric is the leading provider of eCos and
RedBoot support, training, development and consulting services
worldwide. Staffed by the original eCos creators and highly experienced
embedded system and software engineers, eCosCentric provides complete
solutions consisting of run-time systems, complementary host tools and
certified third party middleware for eCos. For further information call
+44 1223 245571, mail e-mail protected from spam bots, or visit www.ecoscentric.com.
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