Wind River Sets New Industry Standard With First Ever Market-Specific Integrated Embedded Platforms to Capitalize on $23 Billion Market

Business Wire, Oct 31, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2002

Standardized Wind River(R) Platforms Improve

Development Efficiencies, Time to Market, Product

Reliability and Overall Total Cost of Ownership

Wind River Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:WIND), the worldwide market leader in embedded software and services, today unveiled the first market-specific integrated embedded platforms, WIND RIVER(R) PLATFORMS, and a new enterprise-wide, subscription based licensing model -- the first pricing model of its kind in the industry. WIND RIVER PLATFORMS include highly integrated, proven technology tuned for each market, allowing customers to improve development efficiencies, accelerate time to market and enhance product reliability.

The announcement represents an advancement of Wind River's market leadership in one of the most pervasive yet hidden markets: embedded software -- the technology that powers non-desktop computers such as satellites, robotics, printers, digital TVs, routers and more. Wind River owns more than (1) 30 percent of the commercial embedded software market.

However, new research, which includes commercial and in-house embedded software development, placed the market opportunity at (2)$23 billion. With the introduction of WIND RIVER PLATFORMS, the company plans to further extend its leadership position by accelerating the market shift from in-house development to commercial software adoption.

The market-specific integrated embedded platforms introduced today are:

-- WIND RIVER PLATFORM For Consumer Devices;

-- WIND RIVER PLATFORM For Industrial Devices;

-- WIND RIVER PLATFORM For Network Equipment;

-- WIND RIVER PLATFORM For Server Appliances; and

-- WIND RIVER PLATFORM For DO-178B.

"Wind River has always driven the industry forward by listening to our customers and providing the most reliable technology to meet their unique and ever-changing needs," said Tom St. Dennis, president and CEO of Wind River. "With the introduction of WIND RIVER PLATFORMS, we've once again worked to set the standard for the embedded software industry. By offering a proven foundation together with attractive licensing, we're making it easier for our customers to focus on innovating new products and entering new markets."

"Electronics manufacturers face complex software management challenges which include multiple suppliers, technology integration, lack of internal standards, out of control R&D spending and shrinking resources. As costs increase while resources decrease, companies need to gain control of their overall software development spending," said Jerry Krasner, Vice President of Market Intelligence for Embedded Market Forecasters. "With the introduction of the WIND RIVER PLATFORMS and a new enterprise pricing model, companies can turn to Wind River as a strategic outsourcing partner to bring innovative products to market faster."

These product introductions represent the third instance of Wind River reshaping the embedded software industry. In 1987, Wind River created the industry's first "real-time operating system," VxWorks(R). Then in 1995, Wind River once again led the embedded market with the introduction of the first "integrated development environment" with its Tornado(R) offering. Once again, Wind River is redefining the industry with the first ever market-specific "integrated embedded platforms."

ABOUT THE WIND RIVER PLATFORMS

Wind River is going beyond the operating system by offering the most reliable integrated embedded platforms. With WIND RIVER PLATFORMS, manufacturers can now quickly build more complex and efficient products while delivering increased intelligence, connectivity and security without jeopardizing reliability.

All WIND RIVER PLATFORMS tightly integrate a rich set of Wind River's market-leading operating systems, tools, connectivity software and management features with reference hardware and service credits to provide a complete foundation that meets the specific requirements of a vertical market. WIND RIVER PLATFORMS also include extensive source code. The depth of these platforms reduces project risk and enables developers to focus on differentiation and enhanced product performance.

Market-specific platforms announced today include:

WIND RIVER PLATFORM for Consumer Devices (PLATFORM CD)

WIND RIVER PLATFORM for Consumer Devices is an embedded enterprise platform for digital consumer device development. End applications include digital imaging devices, broadband access, interactive digital TV and multimedia information appliances. PLATFORM CD includes features commonly required in consumer products such as graphics, Web services, wireless Internet access security and management. For additional information about the WIND RIVER PLATFORM for Consumer Devices, visit http://www.windriver.com/markets/platformcd/index.html.> WIND RIVER PLATFORM for Industrial Devices (PLATFORM ID)

WIND RIVER PLATFORM for Industrial Devices enables a broad variety of industrial applications. End applications include robotics, medical equipment and test and measurement equipment. PLATFORM ID integrates advanced industrial connectivity including DCOM and CAN, graphics, management and industrial network access. For additional information about the WIND RIVER PLATFORM for Industrial Devices, visit http://www.windriver.com/markets/platformid/index.html.>