MALMO, Sweden and IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Telelogic (Stockholm:TLOG) (Other OTC:TGIAF), the leading global provider of solutions for advanced systems and software development, today announced that its Telelogic Tau(R) portfolio of software development tools has been extended to support development and testing of advanced telematics, OSEK systems, and related computerized technology for the automotive industry.
"Telelogic Tau products have already proven themselves in the demanding telecommunications industry where zero defects is the norm," said Anders Lidbeck, president and CEO of Telelogic. "The automotive industry is showing considerable interest in our proven tools as the demand for advanced in-car computerized technology increases. Telematics systems featuring wireless communications functionality are now hot selling points that differentiate vehicles, so they must be error-free and reliable. Telelogic Tau ensures that manufacturers can achieve these objectives more productively and at less cost."
Automotive industry analysts have estimated that the market for telematics will grow to approximately U.S. $8 billion by 2003. Indications of this growth are already being seen. At the Paris Auto Show, for example, all of the leading European auto manufacturers featured telematics in their new models and concept cars. In the United States, a May/June 2000 survey of American adults by GartnerG2, a division of the Gartner Group, revealed that 50 percent were likely or very likely to purchase a new car with telematics features.
Telelogic Tau for Telematics Development The Telelogic Tau toolset meets the growing demand for the development and testing of advanced telematics systems, the latest in in-car computerized technology that combines wireless communications, Internet access, and audio and video feeds with navigation and positioning systems. Such systems are becoming standard in luxury models, and some auto manufacturers are combining their emergency roadside assistance and turn-by-turn directions offerings with concierge-type services such as hotel reservations and dining recommendations.
For the majority of automobile manufacturers, MOST(R) is the preferred solution for implementing telematics components. MOST technology provides high bandwidth at moderate production costs and low network overhead. Working closely with Oasis SiliconSystems, Telelogic has created a highly flexible MOST development and test platform. Telelogic Tau SDL and TTCN Suites can be used together with Oasis SiliconSystems' OptoLyzer4Most on a MOST bus. This allows the SDL and TTCN development environment to be plugged into a real MOST ring, so it can interact with other real or simulated devices. As a result, validation of the architecture and system design can be achieved at a very early stage in the development process, with automated testing capabilities for step-by-step acceptance and integration tests.
"This solution is an extremely valuable backing in our efforts to simplify deployment of MOST," said Rainer Klos, director, Research and Development at Oasis SiliconSystems. "This is also the first development and test platform that brings the benefits of the proven methods of SDL and TTCN to the development of MOST bus devices."
Telelogic Tau for OSEK Systems Development Telelogic Tau has also simplified the development of OSEK, a standardized, manufacturer independent system environment for real-time embedded systems in vehicles. CLAAS, a leading global manufacturer of farming equipment headquartered in Germany, is using the OSEK operating system osCAN delivered by Vector Informatik GmbH.
"We've already had a very good experience using Telelogic's Tau SDL Suite for development of control software for our new generation of self propelled forage harvesters. The formal design method requires a proper top-down approach, which allows for a much better understanding of the system -- as does the fully integrated graphic presentation," said a spokesperson from CLASS. "From the SDL models we could generate the target system code -- automatically and without any problems. This means a significant reduction of development time." The OSEK enhancement of Telelogic Tau makes design and realization of OSEK based systems particularly simple. Once the application has been described using the formal language SDL, it will be automatically transformed into a set of OSEK tasks and the executable program for the target system will be generated, including the OSEK operating system. Use of formal languages during the design phase allows for early simulation and, consequently, for early verification of the system design. Errors detected early are easier and cheaper to fix. Telelogic Tau with OSEK support is the first tool to offer a fully graphic environment for development of distributed applications under OSEK.
About Telelogic Tau
Telelogic Tau is an integrated family of software development and testing tools that provides a unique visual development environment. This simplifies, automates and accelerates the production of real-time and other advanced software. Tau SDL Suite, along with Tau UML Suite and Tau TTCN Suite, make up Telelogic's first generation of field proven software development tools. In May, 2002, Telelogic began introducing its Tau Generation2 family of development tools with the launch of Tau/Tester(TM), an automated software testing tool. In October, Telelogic introduced Tau/Developer(TM) for real-time software development and Tau/Architect(TM) for systems engineers who want to model large and complex systems. Telelogic will continue to support and enhance its first generation tools that are currently in use by more than 1,000 customers worldwide.
About Telelogic
Founded in 1983, Telelogic(R) is the leading global provider of solutions for advanced systems and software development. The company's integrated best-in-class software tools, supported by professional services, enable companies to automate their entire development lifecycle, resulting in improved quality and predictability with reduced time-to-market and overall costs. To ensure interoperability with third-party tools, Telelogic's products are built on an open architecture and standardized languages. As an industry leader and technology visionary, Telelogic is actively involved in shaping the future of advanced systems and software development by participating in industry organizations like 3GPP, ETSI, INCOSE, ITU-T, MOST, OMG and others.
Headquartered in Malmo, Sweden with U.S. headquarters in Irvine, California, Telelogic has more than 800 employees worldwide. Customers include Alcatel, BAE SYSTEMS, BMW, Boeing, DaimlerChrysler, Deutsche Bank, Ericsson, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Philips, Siemens and Thales. For more information, please visit www.telelogic.com.
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