Avnet's customers are demanding a version of Linux that has industrial strength and comes with warranty and support, because the cost of building their own Linux platform is prohibitive.
Jeff Ittel, Senior Vice President,Semiconductor Business Group, Avnet Electronics Marketing

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Professional Services:
With unmatched technical experience, MontaVista's team can help you speed your Linux deployment while reducing development risk.

Packaged offerings include:

Highlights

  • Deep Linux Technical Expertise - in-depth knowledge of Linux kernel
  • Experience on all major embedded hardware platforms
  • Languages and Protocols - expertise in multiple programming languages, technologies, methodologies and protocols
  • Project Management - requirements analysis, design workshops, project planning, development, and rollout

End-To-End Professional Services Support

MontaVista's professional services organization provides complete, end-to-end services designed to assist Linux development teams in getting their deployments to market on time and with less development risk. With services ranging from pre-packaged offerings to full custom engagements, MontaVista Professional Services can tailor a consulting engagement to suit the specific needs of our customers.

In-Depth Knowledge of Linux for Embedded Devices

MontaVista Professional Services engineers are highly experienced with operating system internals, and have in-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel. They are experts at implementing the MontaVista Linux operating system and bring a deep understanding of issues such as power management, scheduling, preemption, and real-time Linux enhancements.

With implementation experience ranging from kernel development through middleware and applications integration, MontaVista Professional Services has deep expertise in all aspects of embedded system development. We also have deep expertise in device-specific implementations, with outstanding knowledge of networks, telecommunications, consumer-electronic devices, and mobile phones.

If you are developing a new product using an existing open source platform or software stacks like MeeGo or Android, MontaVista delivers commercialization services. We can help you meet your product delivery schedule, while making an open source stack like MeeGo or Android ready for use in a commercial product.

Demonstrated Leadership Through Customer Engagements

The MontaVista Professional Services team has assisted hundreds of leading companies in industries including data communications/telecommunications, mobile phone, consumer electronics, automotive and avionics, financial, retail, manufacturing, transportation and government. Our experience spans low-level microprocessor boot code and firmware, writing device drivers for a variety of technologies and interfaces, creating kernel features and middleware, all the way up to industry-specific applications in industries ranging from mobile handsets to medical imaging to naval hydro-accoustic embedded systems.

Project Management Expertise

The MontaVista Professional Services team assists customers with project management through each stage of the development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to development of project plans, to project deployment and rollout. Its outstanding communications skills contribute to areas such as facilitating design workshops, creating statements of work, and assisting in status reporting on budgets, schedule, and performance. It also stands ready to assist with items such as risk management and remote workforce management.

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