Wind River to power Motorola set-tops

BANGALORE: Embedded software and services provider, Wind River Systems’ technology is being deployed in Motorola's DCT2500 core interactive digital set-tops.

The world’s second largest mobile phone manufacturer’s DCT2500 is an enhanced version of the DCT2000--the world's most widely deployed digital cable set-top. Enhancements in the DCT2500 include a faster processor and more memory enabling it to run more robust interactive applications more efficiently.

"Wind River's products were chosen by Motorola because of their proven functionality, reliability and value," said Don Hopp, Vice President, Motorola Broadband Communications Sector. "Wind River provides a robust solution that allows us to manage system complexity, while providing the foundation technology to integrate the latest in interactive TV middleware."

"Wind River strives to provide an integrated software platform to help our digital video customers quickly and cost-effectively develop a wide array of products from one system architecture," said Ajit Edlabadkar, Country Manager, Wind River Systems, India. "We are extremely pleased to work with Motorola Broadband to support their continued technology leadership in interactive digital television."