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QNX and AM3 Team up to Accelerate Development of In-Car Media Systems
Companies demo multimedia system in a Chrysler Sebring Convertible at Embedded Systems Show 2002
OTTAWA, and HANNOVER, Germany, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- QNX Software Systems and AM3 today announced that AM3 has licensed the QNX OS to accelerate the development of infotainment systems for the auto industry. The companies aim to deliver innovative in-car computing products that integrate services such as audio, video, navigation, SMS, e-mail, and Web access into a single user interface.

AM3's multimedia InCarComputers (ICCs) take advantage of the QNX RTOS v6.1 to meet the strict reliability and performance requirements of automotive environments. The ICC is a powerful, highly integrated unit that is used as the basis for individual audio, video, and communications systems. These systems interlinked with other components -- are designed for deployment both in personal vehicles such as cars and SUVs and in commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks.

QNX OS technology delivers an open architecture, high reliability, and a dynamically scalable platform, providing AM3 with a flexible environment for the development of fault tolerant, next-generation products. According to AM3, the QNX RTOS's modular microkernel architecture offers a key advantage by allowing in-car systems to deliver a high degree of functionality on low-cost processors and a small memory footprint.

About AutoMotive MultiMedia AG

AM3 was founded in 1998 with headquarters in Fuerth, Germany. AM3 (AutoMotive MultiMedia AG) is an information technology company providing in- car multimedia services by means of InCarComputers (ICC). This realizes the vision of an integrated information system that combines in-car components such as audio, video, navigation, SMS, e-mail and Internet in a single user interface. AM3 AG employs more than 70 people. Visit http://www.am3.de

About QNX Software Systems

Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is the industry leader in realtime, microkernel OS technology. The company has established a strong customer base in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, consumer electronics, transportation, medical instrumentation, process control, and point-of-sale. QNX products are distributed in over 100 countries worldwide. Visit http://www.qnx.com.