Wind River's Tornado for Managed Switches Available for IBM's PowerNP NP4GS3 Network Processor

Business Wire, May 6, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NetWorld Interop 2002 Las Vegas

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2002

On-Going Relationship with IBM Delivers Powerful, Time-Saving

Product for Networking Customers

Wind River Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:WIND), a leading provider of software and services for connected smart devices, today announced that its Tornado(R) for Managed Switches (TMS) software platform now supports IBM's ASO 1.3.1a microcode environment for the IBM PowerNP NP4GS3 Network Processor. The integration of these two products gives networking customers a powerful foundation on which to build advanced networking devices. The product availability is another milestone toward achieving the goals set forth in the Wind River / IBM joint agreement announced in February of last year.

"The coupling of Wind River's TMS with IBM's NP4GS3 provides us a quality solution baseline that we can build upon. This technology integration means that we spend more time tackling the issues that differentiate our product. The support and communication with Wind River and IBM has been excellent," commented Jerry Pate, senior vice president of engineering, SVA Networks, Inc.

The IBM PowerNP NP4GS3 network processor is the latest in a suite of network processors and fixed function ASICs to be supported by TMS. Integrated together, TMS and the IBM PowerNP NP4GS3 network processor bring a significant time to market advantage in the development of advanced networking devices used in enterprise and service provider applications. The maturity, stability and flexibility of a commercial software product such as TMS provide significant risk reduction for product entry.

"Today's networking customers are demanding complete development and application solutions. IBM has teamed with Wind River to provide OEM customers with the critical tools they need to exploit the capabilities of IBM's network processor and deliver leading-edge networking solutions to the marketplace," said Dr. Armando Garcia, vice president, network processing IBM Microelectronics.

"The creation of advanced network devices continues to hold interest for many companies -- and getting them to market quickly and with minimal risk is a primary goal for most of our customers," said Dave Fraser, group vice president and general manager, Wind River Networks business unit. "Wind River is the only embedded software company that has both the organization and resources to continue to build strong relationships with companies like IBM, deliver powerful products in a short time frame and provide engineering services to assist our customers with faster design cycle times. This technology integration, completed by the Wind River Services team, will enable our customers to meet both their product and time to market goals."

Availability

Wind River's Tornado for Managed Switches is now available for IBM's PowerNP NP4GS3 Network Processor. Please see your local Wind River representative for pricing. More product information can be found at www.windriver.com.

About Wind River

Wind River is a worldwide leader in integrated embedded software solutions for creating reliable and innovative connected devices. Wind River provides development tools, operating systems, and advanced connectivity software for use in products in network infrastructure, digital consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and aerospace/defense markets. Wind River is How Smart Things Think(TM). Founded in 1981, Wind River is headquartered in Alameda, Calif., with operations worldwide. Wind River will be at Network Interop this week at booth #3015.

About IBM Microelectronics

IBM Microelectronics is a key contributor to IBM's role as the world's premier information technology supplier. IBM Microelectronics develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies, products, packaging and services. Its superior integrated solutions can be found in many of the world's best-known electronic brands. Visit IBM at www.ibm.com/chips. IBM will be at Network Interop this week at booth #3315.

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