EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Where software meets hardware in the most intimate way_

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES In Embedded Systems, software meets hardware in the most intimate way. Users cannot see the intelligence of a set-top-box, a gaming console, a conferencing system, or a car communication device. Yet, they trust that it is there because features, usability, and performance are tangible, yet hidden in the core of any appliances. Embedded Systems development requires a comprehensive understanding of the field and significant experience. ComTrade has the software experts that make your embedded system a success.

COMTRADE EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS There are an increasing number of areas where embedded technology must make the difference. Better performance, faster processing, and improved stability are just a few factors that appoint embedded software as the most critical part of a successful product. At ComTrade we have dedicated our best resources to putting synergistic teamwork at your disposal. Our teams are committed to carefully designing the system, meticulously implementing the architecture, and extensively testing any possible scenario that could come up in extreme conditions. In doing so, we have become a trusted software development partner for all of our clients. Our Embedded Systems group is energetic, agile, and experienced in best practices software development of all types. The group was first formed with mobile devices and telecommunications experts. This expertise has broadened through recruitment, training, and project expertise, and is now able to cover a far broader spectrum including automotive electronics (infotainment & diagnostics), medical devices, measurement instruments, energy, multimedia, specialty silicon chips, vending machines and gaming.

GENERAL OVERVIEW HIGH LEVEL APPLICATION NETWORK MANAGEMENT VOICE VIDEO DEVICE MANAGEMENT... REAL TIME OPERATING SYSTEMS PCMCIA PCM PCI C PCI HARDWARE USB WME IrDA...

OUR SERVICES ComTrade s range of embedded systems services and its leadership in technologies with a strong understanding of embedded hardware platforms includes the whole software life cycle: requirements engineering design and architecture development from device drivers to complete integrated applications (automated) testing and troubleshooting project management support Our solutions for embedded systems were developed for several key players in various industry fields. Our software engineering expertise and processes were built through close collaboration with technology leaders like Hewlett Packard, Agilent, and Ericsson. We achieve business excellence through total quality management : from ISO 9001:2000/TickIT certification to following specific industry guidelines, such as MISRA. We provide the development of Board Support Packages, platform migrations, and complete application development. Our spectrum of services in embedded systems include: development of high and low-level applications (firmware) and work on protocol layer partial or complete product development hosting component suitability evaluation feasibility studies and investigations on new platforms support on system integration and take-over of non-core activities

SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGIES Embedded RTOS - VxWorks, psos, Enea OSE, LynxOS, WinCE, Embedded Linux Hardware Platforms - PowerPC, ARM, MIPS, x86, 68K series, 8 and 16-bit controllers Host Environments - Linux, Win9x, NT/2000/XP, HP-UX, MPE, Solaris, AIX, Novell, SGI IRIX Protocols and Technologies - TCP/IP, TCP, UDP, Ethernet (10/100 - BaseT), V.24, V.35, V.36, Sync/Async PPP - VoIP, Bluetooth, H.323, SIP, OSRP and RIP routing, Codecs, WLAN - HDLC, LAPB/LAPD, Analog/Digital CAS, SS7 - ATM, SDH, ISDN So, Uko, Q-SIG, PRA, BRI, FrameRelay, X.25, DSS1 - LACP (802.1ad), STP, R-STP (802.1aw), MI-STP, FEC, GVRP, Telnet, FTP, IGMP, HTTP, TFTP, OSPF, RIP, RSVP, MPLS - MOST, CAN, Bluetooth, OBD Network Management - SNMP (enterprise MIBs), Embedded Web, NMS, Java - Email SMTP, MAPI Internet Security - SSL, SSH, Firewalls, Gatekeepers Interfaces - Zinc, GUI-MFC, X-Windows/Motif, S SAPI voice recognition

SECURE MOBILE VOICE CONNECTION SOLUTION MANUFACTURER OF INFORMATION SECURITY PRODUCTS The challenge One of our customers is a provider of reliable Information Security systems that allow secure and reliable electronic communication over public lines and connections. They are one of the world market leaders in ISDN encryption. They needed to expand the scope of their solutions by offering a set of products to secure mobile voice applications, including mobile-to-mobile and mobile-to-company gateway voice connection. The challenge was to manage the risks inherent to this project and produce a highly reliable software product within the very short time-to-market deadlines. The solution In order to ensure these goals could be reached, our customer decided to leverage our embedded development R&D acceleration services and critical technology resources. We teamed up to optimize the efforts: the complete product development was transferred to our teams, while our customer provided the expertise in their core domain of security. ComTrade s responsibility covered the entire project life-cycle, from concept, feasibility study and prototype development, through design, specification, implementation, testing, and right up to product support. We met our client s expectations, as far as quick project set-up and start. Project planning and management activities largely leveraged our built-in quality processes, and enabled the customer to benefit from the levels of visibility and control up to the depth the client felt comfortable. Early on we alleviated the risks with the appropriate project plan and set delivery priorities accordingly.

WIRELESS IP BLUETOOTH PHONE BASED ON OPEN SOURCE The challenge ComTrade experts have been involved in the development of a number of Bluetooth and VoIP (SIP and H.323) solutions and designs. For various applications, Bluetooth and WLAN can be seen as a quick and cheap alternative to G3 technologies. We see a great potential for, but an acute shortage of expertise on the market in these technologies at present. ComTrade has developed software modules ready to be used in the solutions of our customers called BluePhone.

The solution BluePhone is a VoIP telephone set consisting of a Bluetooth headset, a Bluetooth-enabled PDA as a user interface, and a Bluetooth VoIP gateway. The PDA is used to manipulate calls and to establish conversation with correspondent. BluePhone is based on open source solutions. Software modules for Bluetooth and for VoIP (SPI) are designed in such a way as to allow their reuse in other designs and to allow them to be easily adapted to any other software/ hardware architecture.

REFERENCES We have delivered our services mostly to companies in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), as well as to companies in France, Ireland, and Sweden. Some customer references include: Agilent Technologies Anton Paar Alpine Atronic Austriamicrosystems Ericsson Inspired Keymile Spectel and others

About ComTrade Embedded Systems Group ComTrade is an international provider of embedded and semi-embedded software development services. ComTrade s technical knowledge and R&D services cover the whole software life-cycle and include requirements engineering, design and architecture, on-site and off-site development from device drivers to complete integrated applications, testing and troubleshooting, project management, and support. ComTrade s teams of embedded and IT experts are also experienced in tackling semi-embedded projects or technologies at the peripherals of the core embedded development, like Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, diagnostics, management infrastructure, reporting, and pre-developed integrations. Customers benefit from the specialized skills of more than 1,000 ComTrade engineers in key industries such as automotive, measurement devices, telecommunications, multimedia, medical, and energy, and the company s high technology and quality standards. By employing ComTrade s up-to-date and reliable expertise, customers can speed up their products time-to-market and gain some competitive edge. www.comtrade.com/embedded About ComTrade ComTrade is an international provider of IT solutions and software engineering services whose clients include high-tech vendors, telecommunication companies, financial institutions, and the public sector. With over 1000 professionals, ComTrade offers industry-leading expertise in data storage management, embedded systems, network systems management, gaming, telecommunications, e-solutions, and customized application development. www.comtrade.com About ComTrade Group With nearly 20 years of experience, ComTrade Group is recognized as a leader in information and communication technologies in Southeastern Europe. The company is present in 12 countries in Europe and North America. With over 1,600 employees, it is able to offer a range of IT solutions, expert R&D services, and its own software products. ComTrade Group is a member of World Economic Forum s Community of Global Growth Companies. www.comtradegroup.com

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