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Linux in the Embedded Systems Market: Project Requirements, Preferences, Trends & More What are the factors for designing in Linux? What types of industries and applications is Linux targeted for? What's the migration path in the use of Linux? Which Linux distributions are being used? Join VDC Research as they present a subset of their annual 'Embedded Software Survey.' If you are using Linux, might use Linux, or are just curious about the Linux phenomenon, this is an excellent webinar for you! Webinar broadcast date: 9 September 2009 9:30 AM, Pacific Daylight Time View Archived Webinar / Register please register to view webinar * name: title: phone: * company: * e-mail: Please re-type the letters that you read in this graphic: Detailed Information on this Webinar: Although originally developed for general-purpose use on desktops and servers, the use of Linux within embedded devices continues to increase. The licensing cost advantages associated with Linux, the flexibility provided through access to source code, and general familiarity with its use provide a compelling value proposition to embedded system manufacturers. VDC conducts an annual embedded engineering survey that covers embedded software, hardware, tools, and development practices. Focused on the embedded developer community, the survey offers insights into current development projects – requirements, preferences and trends. Based on real data, this webinar explores: What are the factors for designing in Linux? What types of industries and applications is Linux targeted for? What’s the migration path in the use of Linux? Which Linux distributions are being used? Register for this FREE webinar if: You or your company, or teams are using Linux or contemplating the use of Linux in an embedded development project or just curious about Linux. Your company is a software/hardware solution provider participating in the embedded market and interested in understanding how Linux is being used to engineer embedded devices/systems. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. Presenter & Company Information: About Stephen Balacco: Steve has more than 8 years experience conducting market research studies and managing all of the market research programs for VDC’s Embedded Software and Development Tools practice. His project-related experience is diverse and includes coverage of a number of embedded software technologies as well as conducted and managed consulting research projects focusing on market and technology assessments, product and channel development initiatives, market penetration, and competitive analyses. Prior to working for VDC, Steve worked for more than thirty years in the information technology sector developing software, sales, and business development. Steve holds a BSBA from Eastern Nazarene College. About Chris Rommel: At VDC, Chris is responsible for market analyses and data collection on multiple projects and topics within VDC’s Embedded Software Market Intelligence Program including developer trends and requirements, market sizes, and key technical requirements. Chris’s experience also includes competitive analyses, strategic marketing collateral development, and vertical market opportunity assessments. Chris has authored numerous market research studies on Linux, multi-core components and tools, embedded/real-time and mobile application operating systems, software development tools, software and system modeling tools, and test automation tools. Chris is a graduate of Brown University (BA, Business Economics; Public and Private Sector Organizations). About VDC Research : VDC Research Group (VDC) is a technology market research and strategy consulting firm that advises clients in a number of technology areas including embedded, industrial, component, retail automation, RFID, AIDC, datacom/telecom, and defense markets. Using rigorous primary research and analysis techniques, the firm helps its clients identify, plan for, and capitalize on current and emerging market opportunities. During our nearly four decades of ongoing operation, we have served most of the world’s leading technology companies, many high-profile start-ups, and numerous blue-chip early and later stage investors. Our products and services consist of research reports, annual research programs, and custom research and consulting services. Founded in 1971, the firm is located in the Boston area.   Web. http://www.vdcresearch.com/   Tel. +1-508-653-9000

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