It seems that QNX’s advances in embedded software systems have not gone unnoticed. OpenSystems Media (OSM), LLC, announced last June 15, 2012 that Embedded Computing Design magazine has awarded three top innovators for the following categories: Silicon, Software, and Strategies. Among the three winners was none-other than QNX’s Senior Vice President for Engineering and Senior Vice President BlackBerry OS, Sebastien Marineau-Mes, who was awarded Top Innovator in Embedded Design for Software.
In an article published on Embedded Computing Design, Editorial Director Warren Webb shared that the winners were chosen by the publication based on “creativity, uniqueness, and value to the embedded community.”
QNX’s Sebastien Marineau-Mes, Senior Vice President for QNX Engineering and Senior Vice President for BlackBerry OS, was awarded for advances in embedded automotive technology, mobile operating systems, and open source development tools.
“I see an ongoing battle between standardization and fragmentation,” said Sebastien Marineau-Mes, Senior VP, QNX Software Systems. “Yes, industry standards will play a greater role, but the temptation to deviate from them will remain strong. Take HTML5, for example. It lets you build rich, dynamic applications and user interfaces that can run on multiple types of devices without significant re-engineering. It also has the support of a large developer community and frees you from vendor lock-in.”
The two other industry leaders awarded for Silicon and Strategies (respectively) were Zvi Or-Bach, CEO of MonolithIC 3D, and Dr. Kwok Wu, Head of Embedded Software and Systems at Freescale Semiconductor.
The top three innovators in embedded design were selected by Embedded Computing Design’s editors from entries within the embedded design market. Overall, more than 25 entries were assessed for the Top Innovative Leaders. The winning companies were chosen based on innovative approaches or strategies in their business such as a new product, improvement in operations, or an innovative adoption of technology. The Embedded Computing Design Special Innovation issue will be an annual tradition following the innovative leaders and products.
To read the full article, head on to Embedded Computing Design.
To read the featured Q&A with QNX Senior VP for Engineering, Sebastien Marineau-Mes, click here.
Source: Embedded Computing Design