Wind River Platform for Android

The Open Handset Alliance's Android software development kit is one of the most exciting and innovative approaches to mobile device software platforms. A complete stack, it comprises a Linux core, mobile middleware, application framework, and user interface, all within an open source licensing structure that invites extensions and enhancements. Using this open source stack as the foundation, Wind River offers Wind River Platform for Android, a fully compliant commercial software platform from which original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and operators may quickly add branding, personalization, and innovation. Wind River Platform for Android is the basis to rapidly deliver a customized solution to fit specific market needs without having to reinvest in bringing up core platform components and ensure their stability.

Reasons to Use Commercial Android Platform

•Minimizes risk associated with open source software
•Reduces project schedule risk
•Allows multi-SKU planning against a committed release roadmap
•Improves software quality and diminishes support burden
•Enables shift in resources to innovate differentiating features
•Speeds platform development with select independent software vendor (ISV) preintegration
•Supports rapid customization without losing compliance
•Leverages Wind River's customer relationships across the entire mobile ecosystem
•Makes use of Wind River–developed Android optimization technology across the entire stack